The ongoing battle between Selena Gomez supporters and Hailey Bieber fans shows no signs of stopping. Recently, Selenators flooded the comments on a post from Justin Bieber, doubting that the "Love Yourself" singer was the one who uploaded the content.
On Monday, December 16, Justin, 30, posted a photo on his Instagram account featuring his wife, Hailey, 28, kissing him near his ear. However, many social media users alleged that it was actually Hailey who posted the image.
"Guess Hailey is posting for you again," one user commented, while another said, "This is Hailey posting these pictures!"
Another Instagram user chimed in, "Hailey, log off, omg."
Added to the post was the song "All My Ghosts" by Lizzy McAlpine, which inflamed Selenators even more. The song, dealing with an ex’s wedding, made Hailey's detractors smell something fishy, especially considering the timing of the post closely followed Selena, 32, announcing her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco on December 11.
One person commented, "My God, this post is pathetic and so sad. Of course, his hysterical fans will say I’m paranoid, but you need to stop lying to yourselves! He’s trying to send a message! Or maybe just trying to get attention. But seriously, why at this specific moment and with this song? Why?”
Earlier that same day, Justin uploaded a series of photos from a recent vacation with his wife, where the song "The Dress" by Dijon played, a tune that reminisces about past relationships.
“We should go out and dance like we used to dance, we should go out and hold hands like lovers hold hands, and I can’t tell you who’s gonna last, well, maybe that’s a question and answer I don’t have,” sings Dijon, 32.
Jeffrey Mayer / Getty ImagesPrior to these posts, Justin hadn't been active on social media since November 1, with many speculating that his recent interactions were prompted by Selena's engagement. Additionally, he hadn't provided a personal update since the arrival of his and Hailey’s son on August 23.
The long-standing conflict between Selenators and Beliebers surfaced when Hailey and Justin started their relationship in 2018. The "Baby" singer and Selena had an on-and-off relationship from 2011 until their final breakup in 2018. During a break with Selena, Justin reconnected with Hailey, leading to their engagement in July 2018, followed by a private wedding two months later. Despite Justin being a married father, Selena's fans believe he still has feelings for his ex.
Selena began her relationship with Benny, 36, in June 2023 but only confirmed their official status in December 2023. Since confirming their relationship, she has frequently shared how happy she and Benny are. On December 12, the "Who Says" singer announced Benny's proposal by sharing a photo of a sizable marquise-cut diamond ring on her left hand.