The long-standing feud between Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez has resurfaced, this time fueled by a viral TikTok post. The drama has placed pop superstar Justin Bieber in an uncomfortable position as he grapples with personal struggles, sources say.
Hailey Bieber accused of throwing shade at Selena Gomez
The controversy erupted when influencer Courtney Presto shared a TikTok post calling photos of Selena and her fiancé, Benny Blanco, “the WORST.” She then claimed that Hailey, 28, “liked” the post, adding a screenshot of what appeared to be a notification showing Hailey’s verified TikTok account engaging with it.
Presto declared that Hailey’s alleged interaction proved she was not as neutral about Selena as she had previously claimed. The model has consistently denied any lingering tension, once stating that everything between her and Gomez was “all love.”
Hailey’s representative quickly dismissed the allegations, stating the story was completely fabricated by a content creator looking to exploit an old narrative.
Justin Bieber caught in the middle
Justin, 31, is reportedly struggling with both his health and career, making the renewed drama even more stressful for him. An insider close to the situation revealed that the pop star does not need this kind of controversy right now.
“The guy is already dealing with enough problems, from his exhausted appearance to his antisocial behavior,” the source said.
The history between Selena, 32, and Hailey remains a point of discussion among fans. Justin and Selena famously dated on and off between 2010 and 2018, with Hailey entering the picture in 2014. The couple married in a courthouse ceremony just months after Justin’s final breakup with Selena, leading to speculation that Hailey had “stolen” him away. However, she has repeatedly denied those claims.
Old wounds reopened
In 2023, Hailey addressed rumors about their rivalry, calling the reports “vile, disgusting hatred” and insisting they were “completely made up.” She also publicly supported Selena and Benny’s engagement announcement in December by liking the actress’ social media post.
Despite Hailey’s attempts to shut down feud rumors, the latest TikTok drama has reignited tensions. A source close to the situation said it only feeds into fan speculation and drags up past wounds.
“People are still obsessed with this rivalry,” the insider explained. “Even if Hailey and Selena have moved on, the internet refuses to let it die.”
With tensions high and Justin seemingly caught in the middle, it remains to be seen whether this latest social media storm will blow over—or if it will cause further strain in his already complicated world.
Jaja has a degree in journalism and took classes in international law and business communication. Her career spans roles at prominent international media outlets, including International Business Times, Celebeat and Delightful Philippines. As a news editor, Jaja covered a wide range of beats, including legal, business, economy, cryptocurrency, personal finance, gaming, technology, and entertainment.