After months of speculation and public sightings, it looks like Sauce Gardner and Ice Spice may be done keeping things low-key.
The New York Jets star made an unexpected appearance in a mirror selfie shared to Ice Spice’s Instagram Story on Tuesday – sparking a frenzy of reactions online.
The picture, taken in what appears to be a hotel bathroom, features the duo side by side, casually dressed and posing with little context – but that didn’t stop fans from interpreting it as confirmation that they’re more than just friends.
With no caption accompanying the image, the post has been seen by many as a subtle “soft launch” of their relationship.
Though neither Gardner nor Ice Spice has publicly confirmed a romantic connection, the photo adds fuel to a fire that’s been burning since earlier this year.
Escalators, Oscars, and awkward kiss cams
The rumors first gained traction in February when Gardner and Ice Spice were seen together on an escalator, flanked by her security detail.
That moment – caught on video – went viral, with fans picking apart every frame for clues. Since then, the pair have popped up at several high-profile events.
They attended the premiere of Druski’s “Coulda Been Love” series, mingled at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, and were even spotted together on the kiss cam at a major boxing match.
While the latter moment didn’t capture a kiss, it did capture a slightly awkward exchange that only heightened public interest in their dynamic.
Despite regularly appearing at NFL events and even back-to-back Super Bowls with Taylor Swift, Ice Spice has admitted that football isn’t exactly her strong suit.
In a 2023 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, she laughed off her limited knowledge of the game. “I was incredibly confused. I’m still confused,” she joked. “I honestly would just wait until Taylor cheered.”
With Gardner – the 2022 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year – possibly playing a more significant role in her life, she might get a crash course on the sport sooner than expected.
So far, neither side has addressed the mirror selfie directly, and Ice Spice deleted the post shortly after it went up. But even without a formal announcement, fans are treating the moment as the clearest sign yet that the rapper and the NFL cornerback are an item.
Whether it’s a full-on relationship or just another high-profile friendship, one thing is certain – Sauce and Ice are keeping the internet talking.
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