Not many couples in the busy world of celebrity relationships have captivated the public as much as NFL player Sauce Gardner and rapper Ice Spice. Since the two were recently spotted together in New York City, there has been a lot of speculation on the internet. Gardner, the star cornerback for the New York Jets, shared a set of pictures of himself and Ice Spice by a fancy automobile on Instagram with a simple Statue of Liberty emoji as the caption.
The post also included a cartoon image of a hot sauce bottle donning Gardner's No. 1 jersey, holding a spatula beside a red rose—a subtle nod, perhaps, to a budding romance. Ice Spice's cryptic comment of "1" only added fuel to the speculative fire. @nilofalvarado succinctly dubbed the duo
"Ice Gardner 😂," capturing the essence of the unexpected pairing.
Love, rumors, and a dash of sauce: Ice Spice & Gardner’s viral moment
As expected, the internet's reaction was swift and filled with humor. @nando17celtics quipped,
"How dare he do this," feigning mock indignation.
The culinary comparisons were inevitable, with @xohyranx noting,
"Two condiments in a cupboard," highlighting the serendipity of their stage names.
Not all were on board with the news, as evidenced by @diversefive's comment,
"who is this news for😭."
Some saw the lighter side, with remarks from @0xRin__ like,
"Spice & Sauce? Great combo ngl 😂."
@GrizzlyX10 expressed skepticism, stating,
"I swear this is like the 3rd time they tried launching this."
And of course, sports fans couldn't resist, with @findingforward_ noting,
"If there was ever any worse news the @nyjets could’ve received 😂😂😂."
A timeline of public appearances
Ice Spice and Sauce Gardner being spotted together isn’t exactly breaking news—it’s more like a recurring headline at this point. The two have been seen out and about plenty of times, only adding fuel to the dating rumors. Back in February, they were caught riding an escalator together, and, naturally, the internet ran with it.
That same month, they showed up at the premiere of Druski's Coulda Been Love YouTube series, further stirring the pot. Then came March, when they hit the red carpet at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, turning heads once again. And let’s not forget last September, when Ice Spice was spotted at a Jets game, hanging out with none other than team owner Woody Johnson and his wife, Suzanne.
Who are Ice Spice and Sauce Gardner?
For anyone who somehow missed the memo, Ice Spice is a 25-year-old rapper from the Bronx, best known for her viral hit Deli and her signature style. She’s been on a meteoric rise in the music world, quickly becoming a household name. Sauce Gardner, on the other hand, is a 24-year-old cornerback for the New York Jets, famous for both his lockdown defense and his magnetic personality. They’re both stars in their own right, which makes the idea of them together even more intriguing.
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The verdict?
Neither Miss Spice nor Sauce Gardner has officially said they’re a couple, but their growing list of joint appearances and playful social media exchanges have certainly kept the internet talking. Whether this is a full-fledged romance or just two high-profile friends hanging out, one thing is for sure—people are invested. And with the way celebrity gossip moves, there’s always room for another plot twist.
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