Justin Bieber’s Heartbreaking Reaction to Selena Gomez’s Engagement Shocks Fans!

Selena Gomez’s engagement to music producer Benny Blanco has taken the internet by storm, but one question has been burning in fans’ minds—how does her famous ex, Justin Bieber, really feel about it?

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez arrives at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 12, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

Now, an insider has spilled the truth, revealing that while Bieber is happily married and a father, the news of Gomez’s engagement still “stung” for a moment.

Justin Bieber Reacts to Selena’s Engagement: “It Stung for a Second”

Justin Bieber, 30, and Selena Gomez, 32, had a tumultuous, high-profile romance that lasted from 2010 to 2018. Their relationship was one of the most talked-about love stories in pop culture, making their eventual split heartbreaking for fans.

Just months after their final breakup, Bieber shocked the world by marrying model Hailey Baldwin. The couple has since built a life together, recently welcoming their first child.

Singers Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber arrive at the American Music Awards, in Los Angeles, California, on November 20, 2011. AFP PHOTO/VALERIE MACON (Photo credit should read VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

However, according to a source close to Bieber, hearing that Gomez was engaged was a moment of realization for the pop star.

💬 “Justin is married, he has a kid, and he’s moved on. But when he heard that Selena was engaged, he’ll even admit—it stung for a brief second.”

The source continued, explaining that Bieber sees this as the final closing chapter of their long and emotional history.

💬 “It’s the end of an era. His past is so connected with Selena, and now, with both of them fully moved on, it’s a bit of a shock to the system. It just hit him for a second, like, ‘Wow, time really flies.’”

Selena Gomez’s Engagement to Benny Blanco Stuns Fans

Selena Gomez announced her engagement last week in an Instagram post featuring a stunning diamond ring.

She captioned the post:

💍 “Forever begins now…”

Blanco, 36, jumped into the comments, playfully writing:

💬 “Hey wait… that’s my wife.”

Celebrities flooded the post with love and support. Taylor Swift commented:

💬 “Yes, I will be the flower girl!”

Meanwhile, Jennifer Aniston excitedly chimed in:

💬 “HONEY!! Congratulations, sweet mama!”

The engagement comes after over a year of dating, with Gomez previously gushing over Blanco online, calling him “the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 17: Selena Gomez (L) and Justin Bieber attend a basketball game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

The Internet Reacts: “Does Justin Still Have Feelings?”

Fans have been obsessed with Justin and Selena’s history, and Gomez’s engagement has reignited conversations about their past.

Bieber’s quick marriage to Hailey Baldwin after splitting from Gomez in 2018 was already controversial, with many speculating that he was trying to move on too fast.

Now, some are wondering if Selena’s engagement is bringing up old emotions for Justin.

💬 “Justin saying the news ‘stung’—is that a confession? 👀” one fan tweeted.

💬 “The way Jelena stans are going into meltdown mode over this engagement is WILD.” another joked.

💬 “Hailey better check on Justin tonight…” one user wrote, fueling speculation.

FILE - DECEMBER 12 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: (L-R) Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco attend the Second Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit Supporting Youth Mental Health, hosted by Selena Gomez, at Nya Studios on October 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

However, insiders insist that while the engagement momentarily caught Bieber off guard, he genuinely wishes Selena the best.

💬 “At the end of the day, he just wants her to be happy.”

Selena’s Journey to Love—And Letting Go of the Past

Gomez has been open about her healing process after her split from Bieber.

She famously released the song “Lose You to Love Me”, which was widely interpreted as a farewell to her relationship with Justin.

In her documentary My Mind & Me, she reflected:

💬 “I had to go through the worst heartbreak ever to rediscover myself.”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber are seen on August 29, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images )

She also revealed that before meeting Blanco, she had come to terms with being alone and even planned to adopt a child at 35 if she remained single.

💬 “I was alone for five years, and I got used to it. I accepted it.”

But then, Benny Blanco came into her life—and now, she’s happily engaged.

A New Chapter for Selena and Justin

While fans will likely never stop reminiscing about Jelena, one thing is clear: both Selena and Justin have moved forward.

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Bieber remains focused on his marriage and fatherhood, while Gomez is happily planning her wedding to Blanco.

Still, for fans who watched their love story unfold for nearly a decade, this engagement marks the true end of an era.