Olivia Rodrigo and Joe Locke just became the duo we didn't know we needed—here's a debrief on *those* pics

Worlds are colliding as pop-queen Olivia Rodrigo and Joe Locke—Heartstopper's very own Charlie Spring—were just seen partying together in London and naturally, fans need all the intel.

It's safe to say Olivia Rodrigo's dating life has been getting a lot of attention lately, following the release of her singles, "Bad Idea Right?" and "Vampire," thanks to their relationship and breakup themes. But now the rumor mill is going into overdrive over her connection to actor Joe Locke, after the pair were pictured out together on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

So, allow us to clear up any misconceptions about this new, unlikely pairing and share our favorite fan reactions...

What's going on with Olivia Rodrigo and Joe Locke?

We've just entered the Gen-Z multiverse is what! Fans just had their worlds well and truly rocked after the "Good 4 U" songstress jetted to the UK to hang out with the Heartstopper star—along with the likes of Amelia Dimoldenberg (who is one-half of another fan-favorite pairing with Andrew Garfield, we might add) and rapper Central Cee—for a dinner hosted by The Face magazine.

Olivia, who was wearing a very on-trend red dress, was then papped exiting the restaurant with Joe, before the pair got into a car together with some friends. 

The pair also went on to share a selfie together on Instagram and let's just say fans are obsessed. In fact, one tweeted: "The duo we never knew we needed."

Another quipped: "Joe Locke and Olivia Rodrigo being besties is my favourite thing ever actually."

Others are also manifesting a Joe Locke cameo in one of Olivia's upcoming music videos for her album GUTS.

Are Olivia Rodrigo and Joe Locke dating?

Let us stop you right there: no, they are not dating. Despite some fans theorizing about something romantic going on between them, Olivia and Joe are just friends.

For those who don't know, Joe opened up about his sexuality in an interview with Teen Vogue on August 7, 2023, saying: "I have been openly gay since I was, like, 12." Joe and co-star Kit Connor have been the subject of dating rumors, but like in the case of Oliva and Joe, their relationship is purely platonic. 

In fact, some fans were baffled by dating rumors, as one tweeted: "I really can't believe people are actually speculating Joe Locke and Olivia Rodrigo are dating??? I need y'all to be so very serious."

So there you have it, and fingers crossed we see these two reunite again real soon!