Los Angeles, CA – Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have sent their fans into a tailspin today, April 6, 2025, after reportedly liking—and then unliking—each other’s social media posts. The fleeting interactions between the former couple, both now married to other people, have reignited the “Jelena” saga that’s gripped pop culture for over a decade, proving that even a single click can spark a wildfire of speculation.
The drama kicked off earlier today when eagle-eyed fans noticed Bieber, 31, had liked a post featuring Gomez, 32, on Instagram. The post, tied to her upcoming album I Said I Love You First with fiancé Benny Blanco, showcased the couple’s latest milestone. Almost as fast as it happened, the like vanished—prompting screenshots and frenzied chatter online. Not to be outdone, Gomez reportedly returned the favor, liking one of Bieber’s recent Instagram Stories—a cryptic black-and-white shot of him in the studio—before pulling it back. Neither has confirmed the moves, but the internet’s already running wild.
Fans of the onetime power couple, who dated on-and-off from 2010 to 2018, are losing it. Some see it as a nostalgic nod to their past, with one supporter gushing, “Jelena lives in their hearts forever!” Others are reading tea leaves, wondering if it’s a subtle jab—especially after Bieber’s eyebrow-raising Gollum meme last week, posted days after Gomez flaunted her engagement ring, which many took as shade. “He’s not over her, and she’s playing along,” one fan speculated online. Skeptics, though, call it a big nothing—pointing out the likes could be accidents or even fakes, with some claiming edited pics are floating around.
Bieber’s been married to Hailey Bieber since September 2018, and they welcomed their son, Jack, last August. Gomez got engaged to Blanco in December 2024, and the pair’s been all smiles since. Both seem settled—Bieber’s back in the studio after his Grammy-winning 11:11 (Deluxe), while Gomez and Blanco’s joint album drops this month. So why the frenzy? It’s the Jelena magic—or curse. Their rollercoaster romance, packed with breakups, makeups, and chart-topping heartbreak anthems, still has a chokehold on fans who can’t let go.
The timing’s juicy too. Bieber’s meme last Tuesday, captioned “Girls on social media when they get engaged,” hit just as Gomez’s ring moment glowed—and now these likes? It’s catnip for a fanbase that’s spent years dissecting every move. Some say it’s harmless—two exes who’ve moved on, still vibing to each other’s wins. Others aren’t so sure, whispering about tension, especially with Hailey’s low profile lately amid rumors (debunked by Bieber’s camp) of marital woes.
No one’s talking officially. Reps for Bieber and Gomez haven’t commented, leaving the speculation to fester. For now, it’s a fan-fueled storm—half the thrill’s in the chase, half in the nostalgia. Whether it’s a glitch, a slip, or something deeper, one thing’s clear: in 2025, Bieber and Gomez still know how to push the internet’s buttons, one like at a time.