Justin and Hailey Bieber have found themselves at the center of fresh relationship speculation after a series of eyebrow-raising social media moves set the internet buzzing. Fans began spiraling when Justin liked a fan-posted throwback photo from 2016 showing him locked in a romantic moment with Selena Gomez—an image straight out of the height of the Jelena era that once dominated pop culture.
The photo originally appeared on Justin’s own Instagram nearly a decade ago with the caption “Feels,” and remains one of his most iconic posts. His recent interaction with the image quickly sparked screenshots, theories, and heated debate, especially given that both he and Gomez have since moved on, with Justin now married to Hailey and the couple sharing a child. While some brushed it off as harmless nostalgia amid a wave of 2016 throwbacks, others saw it as a potential crack in the Bieber marriage.
Speculation intensified when celebrity gossip account Deuxmoi circulated a blind item about an “A-list male pop star” who had allegedly “quietly split from his billionaire wife,” a description many interpreted as a nod to Hailey and her wildly successful Rhode skincare brand. Fans began connecting dots, suggesting that the couple’s online behavior might be passive-aggressive messaging rather than coincidence.
The situation escalated further when Hailey reportedly liked a 2016 photo featuring her own ex, adding fuel to theories of tension between the couple. Around the same time, she was rumored to have reposted a TikTok video by creator Julie Theis, who analyzed what she described as unhealthy and codependent celebrity relationships—using Justin and Hailey as a central example. The video implied that one partner often endures mistreatment to keep the relationship intact, a narrative that spread rapidly online.
Hailey quickly shut that down. In a firm Instagram Story, she denied reposting any video about her marriage and called the claims false. She later took legal action against the TikToker, filing a lawsuit over what she described as defamatory statements. Still, fans couldn’t help but notice the contrast: Selena Gomez has long deleted photos of Justin from her feed, while his account continues to feature images from their past—another detail keeping the rumor mill churning.
