Orlando Bloom reacts to bizarre rumor he's romancing world leader amid Katy Perry's secret Justin Trudeau date
The 48-year-old actor was previously engaged to the Firework songstress - but their split was confirmed in June after nine years together and welcoming daughter Daisy, four.
Earlier this week, Katy was seen enjoying a dinner date with Justin in Montreal amid her Lifetimes Tour. And sources have since stated that the pair had an 'instant connection' and are 'interested in each other.'
On Friday, the satirical news site The Onion poked fun at the romance speculation by sharing a seemingly AI photo on Instagram of her ex Orlando on a date with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The Pirates Of The Caribbean star appeared to understand the reference and playfully jumped to the comment section to add clapping hand emojis.
The caption of the post read: 'Just weeks after announcing his split with fiancée Katy Perry, English actor Orlando Bloom was photographed Friday dining with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
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Orlando Bloom, 48, has reacted to a bizarre claim that he is romancing a world leader just days after his ex Katy Perry sparked up romance rumors with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; seen in March in Beverly Hills
'"Angela kept Orlando laughing all night - he couldn't keep his eyes off her!" said an insider source who spotted the pair sipping wine, slurping oysters, and splitting a decadent piece of chocolate layer cake at a Michelin-starred restaurant.'
In the seemingly AI-generated image, the Hollywood star and Angela could be seen sitting at a candlelit table inside a fancy eatery.
The original photo showed Justin at a restaurant with Angela as well as Christoph Heusgen in Berlin in 2016.
Earlier this week on Monday, Katy and Justin were seen enjoying dinner at Le Violon in Montreal amidst the Canadian leg of her Lifetime Tour.
In video obtained by DailyMail.com, the pair took part in a lighthearted conversation as they sat across from each other as they dined at the eatery.
At one point, the mom-of-one held a small smile on her face as she listened to what Justin was saying.
Two days later, the former Canadian Prime Minister - who announced his resignation earlier this year in January - was also spotted at her Montreal concert on Wednesday at the Bell Centre.
It comes two years after his split from ex-wife Sophie Gregoire in August 2023. The former couple are also parents to three children.
Katy and Orlando's separation came to light in June following their engagement in 2019 and birth of their daughter the following year.
The caption of the post read: 'Just weeks after announcing his split with fiancée Katy Perry, English actor Orlando Bloom was photographed Friday dining with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel'
A source told People in an article published on Saturday that the pair 'are interested in each other, but it will take a while to see where this goes.
'She is traveling around the world, and he is figuring out his life now that he is no longer prime minister of Canada, but there is an attraction. They have a lot in common.'
Aside from both having a passion for music, the insider added that they 'are idealists and still live in a world where they think they can make improvements, although it has gotten more difficult.'
While Katy and Justin are juggling their 'own personal responsibilities,' a long-distance relationship could be a possibility for the two.
A separate source also told the outlet that Justin 'is a [politician] who is used to living a secret life with his personal activity, and wouldn't put on a public display at this stage.
'He knows they were being watched and is smart enough to play it low-key for now. [The] timing seems good for them, although a romance is in very early stages.'
However, another source recently told DailyMail.com that the pair's dinner outing was simply 'a get together.'
'She hasn't told anyone it was anything more, and she usually wears her heart on her sleeve, so if something were happening, she'd let her close friends know. But right now it is nothing more than friendship.'
Following her split from Orlando, the singer 'isn't ready to start dating anyone right now' and is instead focusing on 'healing' from the separation.
'Could that change? Obviously, but the ball is in Katy's court right now. No relationship so far.'
Another insider stated that Katy and Justin first met at an event and that their dinner date this week was only 'a hangout.'
'They met at an event and they have had some good conversations. They text each other, it seems to be very friendly and nothing more at the moment.
'It could develop, of course, but it's not anything more than two single people who had dinner together and like to talk.'
The source further explained that Katy 'literally just became single five minutes ago and they haven't even separated all of their stuff yet. She's not going to fall in love with someone new so quickly.'
In late June, it was revealed that Katy and Orlando officially called it quits after dating for nine years.
At the time, a source told Us Weekly: 'Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable,' while also adding that the separation has been 'not contentious' thus far.
'Katy is of course upset but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life.'
The Teenage Dream hitmaker was previously married to Russell Brand from 2010 until their divorce in 2012.
The insider further added that the reported breakup had been 'a long time coming' and that their relationship had also been 'tense for months.'
And representatives for the two stars also confirmed to DailyMail.com: 'Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting.
'They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is - and always will be - raising their daughter with love, stability, and mutual respect.'
In the wake of the separation, Orlando also flew to Venice to attend the star-studded nuptials between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.
The actor was spotted mingling with a number of celebrities, including Kim Kardashian and Sydney Sweeney.
The former couple reunited last month in July for a mini reunion in Italy amidst a break in her Lifetimes Tour.
The pair were seen spending time along the Amalfi Coast - and were also accompanied by daughter Daisy, four. Orlando is also father to teenage son Flynn, 14 - whom he shares with ex-wife Miranda Kerr.
During the trip, Orlando jumped to his Instagram page to share photos that had captured memorable moments. One image was taken as he joined Katy for a relaxing boat ride at sunset with their daughter Daisy and his son Flynn.
Afterwards, the singer resumed her concerts - and had an emotional moment during her L.A. stop.
She seemingly referenced to her recent separation from the actor before singing the heartbreak track Not Like the Movies which had been requested by fans.
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