Justin Bieber likes then unlikes Selena Gomez's post about her 'sweet memories'; fans say 'he just wants attention'
Justin Bieber liked ¡ª and then quickly unliked ¡ª a post celebrating Selena Gomez¡¯s upcoming wedding to Benny Blanco, sparking fan theories about his motives. The move reignited interest in the Jelena saga, with some calling it a cry for attention.
In the fickle world of celebrity romance, few stories have lived as rent-free in our heads as Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. The ¡®Jelena¡¯ rollercoaster ¡ª all the Insta posts, red carpet moments, and teary ballads ¡ª had fans fully invested from 2010 to 2018. And just when we thought the saga had faded, it¡¯s trending again. Why? Because Justin Bieber can't stop with his subtle social media antics.
Recently, Justin liked a post celebrating Selena Gomez's relationship with Benny Blanco ahead of their impending nuptials. The singer has since unliked the post, but not before fans took screenshots.
Justin's subtle Instagram activity leaves the internet buzzing
Amid the buzz around Selena¡¯s engagement, fans quickly noticed that Justin Bieber had liked a post by Complex, which was a reshared carousel originally posted by Selena Gomez herself. The post was a cozy mix of personal and professional moments: sweet snapshots of Selena and Benny sharing a kiss, writing their initials in the sand, and behind-the-scenes glimpses with her Only Murders in the Building cast. Selena had simply captioned it "a few memories," while Complex added their own touch with "Can¡¯t wait for the wedding nuptials."
It didn¡¯t take long for fans to clock Justin¡¯s like and start speculating. Per the screenshots now circulating on social media, Justin Bieber 'liked' the post shared by Complex, but he has since unliked it.
One fan wrote, "They are Twinflames. They got an unbreakable bond. He will foreever love Selena and crave her."
Another commented, 'So embarrassing and still his and his wife's fans have a nerve to say that Selena is the obsessed one."
"I'm convinced theyre both doing these things for attention. It gives desperate," wrote a third.
A fourth said, "He wants attention for his new album"
More about the 'Jelena' Saga
Justin and Selena¡¯s relationship began in the late 2000s, and by 2010, they were growing up in front of the whole world. What started as young love between two rising stars quickly turned into one of the most-watched and dissected romances in pop culture.
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They had their fair share of beautiful moments and painful ones, too ¡ª breakups, makeups, and everything in between. Despite the heartbreaks, they always found their way back to each other. However, love can't weather everything, especially under that kind of spotlight.
By 2018, they officially went their separate ways. Justin found love again and married Hailey Baldwin, while Selena took time for herself, focusing on healing.
New Beginnings: Selena and Benny's Love Story
Fast forward to December 2024, Selena Gomez announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco after over a year of dating. While it was initially a shocker for everyone, Selena and Benny have lately become the it couple on the internet, with netizens going from 'Why Benny' to 'I want to be with Benny' in just days.
Meanwhile, the couple recently released their first joint album, I Said I Love You First, and if fan theories are anything to go by, a few tracks on the album, particularly Don't Wanna Cry and How Does It Feel to Be Forgotten, are about Justin.
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