Who Is Olivia Rodrigo's Ex Joshua Bassett? Drivers License And Love Triangle That Shook Pop Culture

Olivia Rodrigo is a popular American singer-songwriter and one of the leading names in the emotional, relatable genre of pop music. She attained global fame after the release of her debut single, Drivers License and breakout album, Sour, followed by her acting roles in Disney Channel's Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. So far in her career, Olivia has won three Grammy Awards, all at the 2022 ceremony.

Olivia Rodrigo’s reported split from Louis Partridge reignites memories of her highly publicised past relationships

Apart from being a famous singer-actress, Olivia Rodrigo has a strong Instagram following of 39.2 million, which speaks volumes about her impact on Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences. Labelled a youth icon by many, the 22-year-old American singer also dominates headlines from time to time. For instance, in December 2025, Olivia began trending online after a source close to a leading publication reported that she had parted ways with her boyfriend, Louis Partridge, a renowned British actor.

The news of Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge’s alleged breakup left their die-hard fans absolutely heartbroken. At the moment, there’s no official statement from Olivia and Louis in response to their breakup rumours. However, according to multiple media reports, they have allegedly broken up due to professional commitments, excessive public attention, and distance. As soon as the reports of Olivia’s breakup made their way online, the singer’s loyal fans experienced flashbacks of their favourite singer’s previous relationship with Joshua Bassett.

Here's why Olivia Rodrigo's breakup with Joshua Bassett remains her most talked-about relationship

Olivia Rodrigo has dated many notable figures in the past, including Ethan Wacker from 2018 to 2019, Adam Faze from mid-2021 to January 2022, and Zack Bia in early 2022. However, among all her previous relationships, it was her relationship and breakup with Joshua Bassett that still lives rent-free in her fans' heads. For the uninitiated, Olivia and Bassett met while working on the sets of Disney’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Their dating reports first surfaced in 2019, after their chemistry on the show started making a lot of noise in the rumour mills.

Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett reportedly started dating in 2019, and, unfortunately, their breakup rumours surfaced on the internet in January 2020. The couple’s parting speculations received a major boost when Bassett was spotted with American singer-songwriter, Sabrina Carpenter in July 2020. In January 2021, Olivia released her iconic single, Drivers License, which was widely interpreted as a reflection of her breakup with Bassett. However, it was much more than just a breakup song as its lyrics referenced betrayal, sudden distance, and a "blonde girl" which instantly ignited rumours of a love triangle between Bassett, Sabrina, and Olivia.

Olivia Rodrigo’s song, Drivers License debuted at No.1 and took her career to a new level. The controversy created a huge hype, and everything contributed to the song’s success. In the latter months, Olivia’s ex-boyfriend, Joshua Bassett, also dropped some songs that were reportedly a response to her song, but none of them could match the success and hype of Drivers License. The alleged love triangle brought intense trolling and backlash against Sabrina Carpenter, making it one of the most talked-about controversies of 2021.

When music spoke louder than the alleged love triangle: Olivia Rodrigo’s grace amid Joshua Bassett and Sabrina Carpenter’s rumoured romance

After the massive success of Drivers License in 2021, Joshua Bassett faced significant trolling and backlash from Olivia Rodrigo’s loyal fanbase. After the controversy had calmed down, in an interview with a publication, Bassett opened up about the serious mental strain and health complications he faced due to the online hate he received during that period. While Olivia’s fans were lashing out at Bassett and Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo kept her mum and avoided engaging with her fans, which stopped the controversy from dragging on for months.

After his breakup with Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett reportedly dated Sabrina Carpenter from 2020 to 2021, and remained single for some time afterwards. In September 2025, Bassett posted a picture with famous influencer, Amelie Zilber, and if the rumours are to be believed, they’re reportedly dating. Talking about Olivia’s relationship, she was all over the news in December 2025 after her alleged breakup with Louis Partridge.

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