Katy Perry just turned an ex’s engagement into a full pop-culture wink. The singer posted a playful TikTok after Josh Groban announced his engagement to Natalie McQueen. In true Perry fashion, she poured a drink, played devastated and used “The One That Got Away.” The joke landed because fans still connect that song to Groban.
Katy Perry Toasts The One That Got Away
Perry’s clip leaned straight into the old rumor with a perfect deadpan setup. A news post about Groban’s engagement appeared behind her. Then Perry raised a glass, overpoured her drink and pretended to fall apart. Her caption kept it simple with a congratulations and a champagne emoji.
The timing gave the moment its sting. Groban proposed to McQueen at Disneyland in April and shared the news online. Perry then answered weeks later with the kind of joke only an ex can safely make. It was messy, polished and very aware of the internet watching.
A 2009 Romance Fans Forgot
Perry and Groban briefly dated in 2009, long before this TikTok era. Their romance stayed low-key, which explains why some fans looked shocked this week. Still, Perry later stirred the lore during a 2017 livestream. She called Groban the one that got away, and the internet never fully let that go.
Groban later admitted the comment surprised him. He also questioned whether the song truly fit his life. After all, the lyrics mention details he said did not match him. Even so, he spoke warmly about Perry and said they stayed friends.
Josh Groban Gets His Disney Ending
Groban’s actual love story now belongs to McQueen, a British stage actress. The pair made their relationship Instagram official in 2023. Since then, they have shared glimpses of a private, steady romance. Groban has also praised their communication and mutual respect.
His Disneyland proposal gave the engagement a fairy-tale finish. Photos showed the couple celebrating near Snow White’s wishing well. For theater fans, the pairing makes sense. For pop fans, Perry’s reaction made the news travel faster.
Perry, meanwhile, kept the tone light enough to avoid real drama. She is currently linked to Justin Trudeau, while Groban looks happily locked into wedding mode. That makes the TikTok feel less like heartbreak and more like expert fan service. Sometimes, the best celebrity callback is the one everyone instantly understands.
