Justin Bieber is keeping tabs on Selena Gomez like the ultimate superfan—so much so that even when she’s not posting, he somehow finds a way to insert himself into the conversation. And his latest move? Oh, it’s got the internet talking!
Justin Bieber: Selena Gomez’s #1 Fan
Justin Bieber is back at it again, y’all. The man is out here acting like he’s Selena Gomez’s biggest fan, and the internet is not letting it slide. Seriously, someone get this man a hobby—preferably one that doesn’t involve stalking his ex’s Spotify stats.
Recently, Justin decided to pop off in the comments section of Tate McRae’s Instagram post. Tate, the rising pop princess, was flexing that six of her songs made it onto the U.S. Top Songs Debut chart. But here’s the tea: in the screenshot she shared, Selena Gomez’s name was right there in the mix. And guess who couldn’t resist chiming in? Yep, JB himself.
Justin commented, “Pure Class,” which, okay, sure, Justin. But let’s be real—was he complimenting Tate or low-key shouting out Selena? The internet is convinced it’s the latter, and honestly, we’re not mad at the theory.

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Fans were quick to call out Justin’s interesting timing. One user clapped back, “He never comments on photos, but the second Selena’s name pops up, he’s all over it.” Another added, “Bro, you have a wife and a baby. Why are you still lurking in Selena’s orbit?”
And let’s not forget Selena’s side of the equation. Some fans pointed out that Selena has been known to comment on posts where Justin makes a split-second appearance. Is it mutual obsession, or are these two just really bad at avoiding each other’s digital crumbs? We may never know.
Justin and Tate: A History of Social Media Shade (or Friendship?)
Before you go thinking this is all about Selena, let’s rewind. Justin and Tate McRae have a history. Tate was once a backup dancer for Justin back in 2012 (throwback to the Baby era, anyone?). Fast forward to 2025, and they’ve been spotted together at events, including a cozy hang in Toronto. Plus, Tate’s tight with Hailey Bieber, having attended the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball together in December 2024.

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So, is Justin’s comment about Selena, or is he just supporting Tate? The jury’s still out, but one thing’s for sure: Justin Bieber knows how to keep us talking.
Is This Love, Obsession, or Just SEO Bait?
Let’s be real—Justin Bieber is a master at keeping his name in the headlines. Whether he’s subtly nodding to Selena or just being a supportive king to Tate, the man knows how to stir the pot. And honestly, we’re here for it.
So, what’s the verdict? Is Justin Bieber still hung up on Selena Gomez, or is this just another case of “celebs being celebs”? Either way, we’ll be refreshing Instagram for the next chapter of this saga.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Fernando Eslava in Cultura colectiva.
