Sofia Vergara and Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds have sparked dating rumours after being photographed holding hands during a late-night dinner in Beverly Hills, California. However, some fans believe the apparent romantic gesture was nothing more than a casual greeting, questioning whether the encounter deserved the attention it received.
The pair were spotted at Cipriani on 24 October, with TMZ publishing exclusive photographs and video of their evening the following day. While the outlet described the outing as a romantic dinner, the presence of other guests and the nature of the hand contact left Reddit users unconvinced.
'Looks Like a Handshake Greeting'
The discussion gained traction after the photos were shared on Reddit's r/popculturechat, where users challenged the suggestion that Vergara and Reynolds were getting cosy. One commenter wrote, 'Looks like a handshake greeting during a group dinner', adding that describing the encounter as a romantic dinner was 'so fucking lame'.
Sofía Vergara is sparking dating rumors with newly single Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds after the two were spotted holding hands during a late-night Beverly Hills dinner. They later left through the restaurant’s back exit around 12:30 a.m. pic.twitter.com/Hx4Pg1JYg4
— Brian Thomas (@FullContext_) October 25, 2026
Another user suggested that the photographs might have captured the pair greeting each other shortly after Vergara arrived. They pointed to her handbag being on the table in an earlier image, noting that it appeared to be gone in subsequent photos.
'I'd hardly call a brief handshake hello during a group dinner "getting quite cozy"', the commenter wrote. Other users expressed similar views, arguing that ordinary interactions between celebrities should not automatically be treated as evidence of a romance.
Fans Question the 'Romantic Dinner' Description
The fact that Vergara and Reynolds were not dining alone also became a talking point. According to TMZ, the pair were joined by two friends, including Anastasia Soare, the founder of cosmetics brand Anastasia Beverly Hills.
One of the thread's most popular comments challenged the romantic framing by pointing out that other people were present at the table. Another user joked about referring to their next group lunch as a 'romantic dinner' and their next handshake as 'getting quite cosy'.
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Others questioned whether the photographs showed any particularly intimate behaviour, noting the distance between Vergara and Reynolds across the table. The discussion reflected a broader disagreement over whether the encounter was romantic at all.
Dan Reynolds Recently Split From Minka Kelly
The sighting has attracted additional attention because Reynolds reportedly split from actress Minka Kelly after nearly four years together. News of the split emerged on 7 October, although neither has publicly detailed the reasons behind their separation.
Reynolds was also photographed with DJ Chantel Jeffries at a Miley Cyrus concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on 18 October. However, that appearance did not establish a romantic connection between them, just as the dinner with Vergara does not confirm that the pair are dating.
Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds are done after 4 years.
— Andray (@andrayofficial) October 7, 2026
Imagine Dragons frontman era, over.#MinkaKelly pic.twitter.com/6Cia1PCkQr
Vergara, meanwhile, finalised her divorce from actor Joe Manganiello in 2024 after the former couple announced their separation in 2023. Their former marriage has recently returned to the headlines following claims Manganiello made in his memoir, Bloodlines.
No Confirmed Romance
Despite the speculation surrounding their dinner, neither Vergara nor Reynolds has publicly confirmed that they are in a relationship. TMZ reported that it had contacted representatives for both stars for comment but had not received a response at the time of publication.
For now, the photographs remain open to interpretation. While some observers see a potentially romantic moment, others believe the interaction was simply a greeting between acquaintances.
