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just dropped its entire third season on June 26, giving fans 10 new episodes that chronicle the goings-on at the show’s titular restaurant, including the relationship between two central characters. The intimate friendship and co-worker dynamic between chefs Carmy and Sydney is a core part of but some viewers vehemently disagree about whether it’s meant to be romantic or platonic. Their bond has inspired so much speculation over the last few years, actors and had to blatantly squash rumors that things get romantic between their characters.

“There was no talk in the rooms about any romantic implications” between Carmy and Sydney, White said at a June 24 ahead of Season 3’s premiere. They’re not the only ones to shut down speculation about that, either. Showrunner Christopher Storer spoke out just one month after the show premiered in 2022, telling that the “friendship” and creative partnership between the characters is paramount.



Per writers and actors on the show have told the media at least eight times that “SydCarmy” just isn’t going to happen. Rooting for a romance between people or characters is known online as “shipping.” The concept has had an impact on how viewers engage with content for many years, “endgame” characters who get together (like Ross and Rachel on ) and those that don’t (like Jo and Laurie in .

Shipping can drive engagement and foster community among viewers — especially as the internet makes it easier to discuss our favo.

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