Justin Bieber's flirty social media moment raises eyebrows
LOS ANGELES, Feb 15: Justin Bieber caused a stir on social media after leaving a comment under actress Keke Palmer's Instagram post that many fans perceived as flirty. The 30-year-old pop star's comment came amidst ongoing rumors about his marriage to wife Hailey Bieber, 28. The comment was made under a post where Palmer, 31, shared a glamorous snap of herself wearing a white crop top, low-rise beige pants, and a silk Burberry scarf wrapped around her head.
In the comment, Bieber wrote, "She said I'm poppin' out [heart-eyes emoji]," seemingly complimenting Palmer's outfit, which she wore to a New York Knicks game earlier that week. Though the comment was later deleted, Bieber was still among the 118,791 Instagram users who liked Palmer's post.
The comment sparked reactions from fans, with one writing, 'He's always showing so much love to other girls in the comments,' while another suggested, 'Justin Bieber already trynna move on from Hailey.'
Despite the confusion, Palmer and Bieber have long had a friendly relationship. The two have publicly supported each other over the years. Palmer also interviewed both Justin and Hailey at the 2021 Met Gala, praising the couple for their "obviously beautiful" appearance. In addition, Palmer spoke in favor of Justin's stance on protecting young talent in a podcast interview in November 2024, where she agreed with his views on how children in the entertainment industry are often taken advantage of.
In the past, Palmer has also spoken highly of Bieber. In 2010, she called him "such a sweet guy" and praised his "great personality." More recently, Hailey Bieber invited Palmer to appear on her YouTube series Who's In My Bathroom?, where the two shared a light-hearted moment, enjoying cookies and competing in a spelling bee.
Meanwhile, rumors about Justin and Hailey's marriage continue to circulate. Reports have described Justin's recent behavior as "unacceptable," with a source telling DailyMail.com that his actions have put a strain on the couple's relationship. The rumors intensified earlier this month when the couple was seen leaving the restaurant Bar Pitti separately. Hailey was spotted leaving alone, while Justin arrived with friends and exited solo a short time later.
Sources close to the couple have revealed that Justin has been struggling with anxiety and a fear of large crowds, which may explain his reclusive tendencies. "Justin has been struggling for the last couple of years, particularly with his fear of being in public spaces," a source shared. "That is one of the reasons he hasn't toured recently."
Hailey has been working hard to support Justin through these challenges. "She's been trying to help him overcome his concerns, which is why they went to Aspen together," an insider explained. "But her friends are growing concerned about Justin's behavior, and some have even suggested she leave him."
Despite their difficulties, sources indicate that Hailey continues to love Justin deeply, though her friends are worried about his behavior. 'She loves him madly, but he's a loose cannon," the insider said. "Some of her friends have advised her to go it alone."
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