Why fans think Justin Bieber sent secret message to Selena Gomez after engagement
Interesting...


Despite their relationship ending for good six years ago, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have had a hard time shaking each other in fans' collective psyche.
So of course when Selena announced the happy news of her engagement to Benny Blanco last week, fans were bound to look for any clue as to a direct or indirect reaction from Justin. And whether or not they're seeing things where there's nothing to see — said fans found what they were looking for.
This week, Justin posted some sweet photos with his wife Hailey Bieber, including one where she was kissing his cheek. But it was a specific detail from the post that particularly had people's gossip radars going berserk.
The detail in question was the addition of the song "all my ghosts" by Lizzy McAlpine on the post, a soundtrack which the "Baby" singer has since removed (but which you can see on a screenshot posted by Page Six).
A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber)
A photo posted by on
So why did Justin take out the song? Well, clearly because of the fan reaction to it, especially given the lyrics. The track is about dealing with the ghosts of one's past, and includes the fairly telling words: "I can see it now / The wedding of the year / I can see it now / He stands up there and wipes his tears / I can see it now / When all my ghosts disappear / I can see it crystal clear"
Commenters on Justin's post seemed pretty convinced that he had chosen this song in reference to Selena. "Of course he was gonna post something now," wrote one person.
"But why that song," asked someone else.
Marie Claire Newsletter
Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!
Still, others thought this was just what it looks like: a sweet picture of a happy couple. "YOU GUYS ARE TOO CUTE," wrote one fan, while another added: "we love love"
Selena and Benny, a successful music producer, have been dating since around December of last year, and got engaged with the sweetest picnic scene and a VERY large ring.
Selena and Justin were on and off between 2010ish and 2018, with the Canadian singer marrying supermodel Hailey that same year. The two welcomed their first child, a son named Jack Blues, this past August.
Unfortunately, the two women have been pitted against each other in the collective narrative since Justin and Hailey have been together. Hopefully we can put all of that to rest now...
A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez)
A photo posted by on

Iris Goldsztajn is a freelance news writer for Marie Claire UK. She covers celebrity and royal news, and has previously written for titles including Marie Claire US, InStlyle, Women's Health, Bustle, Stylist and Red.
Aside from her quasi-personal investment in celebs' comings and goings, she is especially interested in debunking diet culture and de-stigmatising mental health struggles.
-
Forget Crunches – These Yoga Flows for Balance Target Your Core, Strengthen Your Hips, and More
You're welcome.
-
Struggle With Weak, Splitting Nails? Trust Me, This Restorative Treatment is a Game Changer
And you've likely never heard of it...
-
From Now, I Will Only Get Japanese Manicures—They Involve No Polish, and Literally Buff Nutrients into Your Nail Beds
For those on their nail health journey
-
Sources Close to Justin and Hailey Bieber Set the Record Straight on Marriage Rumours
Justin's comments about Hailey's new interview went viral this month
-
Hailey Bieber Has Shared Her Challenging Birth Story for the First Time
-
Justin Bieber Releases Statement About P Diddy Allegations Amidst the Ongoing Sex-Trafficking Trial
-
Why fans are concerned about Justin Bieber's posts on Hailey’s first Mother’s Day
-
Selena Gomez has re-entered the conversation about her 'Emilia Pérez' criticism
-
Why Selena Gomez finds Benny Blanco 'addictive'
Aw, these two
-
Selena Gomez has opened up about her sweet friendship with Taylor Swift
-
Selena Gomez has spoken out about her sadness at the narrative around her body