Summary
The viral rumor claiming that Sid is the father in 'How I Met Your Father' makes no sense because the show never hinted at any romantic connection between Sid and Sophie.
The show's creators would not have risked not providing clues about the father's identity in the first two seasons, making it unlikely that Sid is the father. It would make more sense for other characters like Jesse or Ian, who had stronger romantic relationships with Sophie throughout the series. Therefore, Sid is highly unlikely to be the father.
Following the cancellation of How I Met Your Father, speculation surrounding Sophie's potential love interest and the father of her child has been rampant. However, one viral rumor in particular lacks credibility. How I Met Your Father is a spinoff of the wildly popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother, which aired for nine seasons between 2005 and 2014. Hilary Duff portrayed Sophie, a hopeless romantic navigating her newfound friendship circle in New York City. The talented ensemble cast also included Christopher Lowell, Francia Raisa, Suraj Sharma, Tom Ainsley, Tien Tran, and Kim Cattrall.
Upon learning of How I Met Your Father's cancellation, social media was flooded with posts speculating on Sophie's love interest. One tweet, written by @hankofjuly, gained considerable attention by claiming that during a John Mulaney comedy show, an ousted writer of How I Met Your Father disclosed that the father character was intended to be "the Indian guy," also known as Sid. Although this tweet generated significant buzz, the show's creators have neither confirmed its veracity nor does it logically align with the storyline.
How I Met Your Father Never Teased Any Connection Between Sophie & Sid
Christopher Lowell and Suraj Sharma in How I Met Your Father season 2
The argument that Sophie would have ended up with Sid is unfounded because the series never indicated any romantic connection between the two characters. It is illogical for the showrunners of How I Met Your Father to not drop hints about the father in the earlier seasons if they were hoping for multiple seasons. There was no indication of any romantic relationship between Sid and Sophie, and the showrunners would have wanted the father's identity to be a surprise, not a sudden twist. Therefore, the idea of Sid being the father seems unexpected and unlikely.
This is especially true considering Sophie's interactions with other male characters. Throughout the show's two seasons, Sophie went on numerous dates with different men and had ongoing romantic chemistry with characters like Jesse. It is possible that Sid could have become a potential romantic interest in a later season, but it seems odd that the creators did not provide any hints about him in the first two seasons. This decision is a risky move, considering the likelihood of shows being canceled.
Who Should've Been The "Father" In HIMYF (If It's Not Sid)
In addition to Sid not making sense as the father, there are other characters in How I Met Your Father who make more logical sense. For instance, Jesse is a clear candidate for being Sophie's ultimate love interest and the father of her son. Their romantic connection has been evident since the beginning of the series, making it plausible for their early relationship to culminate in a future together. Another strong possibility is Ian, Sophie's first date on the show. Despite ongoing rumors about Sophie's love interest, it is highly unlikely that Sid is the father.