Justin Bieber stirred major online conversation after performing his hit song “Sorry” during a recent Twitch livestream, a track long associated with his past relationship with Selena Gomez.
The 31-year-old pop star sang the 2015 chart-topping single while rehearsing for his upcoming Coachella performance. “Sorry,” released on his album Purpose ten years ago, has repeatedly been referenced by Bieber in old interviews as being inspired by his relationship with Gomez, now 33.
Following the livestream, the video quickly went viral across social media platforms, reigniting long-standing discussions about the former couple’s relationship and Bieber’s artistic inspirations. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) resurfaced clips from previous interviews where Bieber acknowledged Gomez as his muse during the Purpose era.
One user wrote, “Another interview from the Purpose era. These were before he married his wife. His fans can’t accept the fact that his most acclaimed album was about Selena Gomez.”
Another commented, “Fans keep trying to rewrite history, but there are countless clips of him saying Selena inspired him during that era.” Others chimed in questioning why Bieber revisited the song, with one saying, “Can he move on omg.”
Some users reignited comparisons between Gomez and Bieber’s wife, Hailey, with one fan adding, “He’ll never forget Selena… that kind of guilt is painful.”
However, others defended the singer, emphasizing that the criticism was unnecessary. One user countered, “It’s his song — he can sing it anytime.” Many fans echoed that “Sorry” remains one of Bieber’s biggest pop hits and a natural choice for live performances, especially ahead of a major festival like Coachella.
The viral moment once again highlighted the enduring public fascination with Bieber and Gomez’s past relationship, even a decade after the song’s release.