Sofia Richie’s Instagram Clapback Shuts Down Cheating Rumors
Look, I shouldn’t have to point this out, but here we are—celebrity gossip strikes again. Rumors alleging Elliot Grainge’s infidelity with a mystery model exploded online in early June after a viral TikTok user claimed insider knowledge. Naturally, Sofia Richie and Grainge didn’t stay silent for long—because ignoring scandal is so last season.
According to Page Six, the whole saga kicked off when an anonymous account posted a series of direct-message screenshots supposedly between Elliot and an unidentified woman. The account owner insisted the messages hinted at “late-night meetups,” sparking a flurry of tabloid headlines. E! Online soon picked up the story, citing unnamed sources who alleged the couple had been “on the rocks” for weeks. Spoiler alert: this is where our beloved gossip factory goes into overdrive without actual evidence.
Enter Sofia, rolling her perfectly manicured eyes via Instagram. On June 12, she shared a series of Stories with a glass of red wine in hand, captioned, “Drinking to rumors? Pass. Real love doesn’t need filter.” She added a cheeky wink emoji and tagged Elliot’s handle, a clear sign that if there was trouble, she’d at least have her smartphone ready to document it. People magazine noted that Elliot reposted her Story with a single shrug emoji—subtlety level: expert.
Meanwhile, Liaison Public Relations, Grainge’s agency, issued a statement to People: “Mr. Grainge categorically denies these baseless allegations. He remains devoted to his wife and family.” End of story, right? Not quite. The tabloid hounds doubled down on unverified claims, pointing to a blurry paparazzi snapshot from a Los Angeles nightclub, where a hand on Elliot’s shoulder was mistakenly identified as “sneaky.” I told you so: context matters, folks.
To add more fuel to the rumor mill, an insider told Us Weekly that the pair “were seen leaving together around 2 a.m.,” implying covert rendezvous. But here’s the kicker—they were heading to the valet to drive home in the same car. Shocking. Groundbreaking. And yet, somehow, not scandalous.
After two weeks of headlines proclaiming a split, Sofia and Elliot stepped out for brunch in Malibu on June 18, hand in hand, looking happier than ever. Sources at the outing confirmed they laughed off every question about “the cheating rumor.” Classic move: face the music by ordering avocado toast and ignoring the paparazzi.
So there you have it—another gossip cycle chewed up and spat out. Did anyone expect a different outcome? No? Thought so. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Page Six, E! Online, Us Weekly, Sofia Richie’s Instagram Stories
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