Shawn Mendesis just like the rest of fans: in the dark about Hailey Baldwin andJustin Bieber‘s relationship status.
The “In My Blood” crooner reacted to the duo’s apparent romance in an interview on Canada’sETALK,after Bieber and Baldwin have beenspending time togetherandshowing off plenty of PDAin recent weeks.
“I don’t know if they’re dating or not,” said Mendes, 19.
He added, “I love them both. They’re both really awesome people.”
Mendes and Baldwin walked the red carpet at the Met Gala togetherlast month amid rumors they were dating. However, the singer played coy while chatting about hisMet Gala datewithWmagazine.
“We’re really good friends,” he shared. “It’s funny, she’s such a pro with this type of stuff. I want it to be amazing for her, so I’ve been trying for the past 24 hours to be really silly so that she stays on. I’m happy to walk with her — she’s amazing.”
He later told PEOPLE that they were “not making our big debut.”
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The rumor mill went into overdrive after the pairwere first spotted holding hands at a Halloween partyand later cuddling in his hometown of Toronto over the holidays.
Baldwin, 21, spoke with PEOPLEabout Mendes in March,ahead of hosting theiHeartRadio Music Awards. “He’s amazing, and I think that his music is also amazing,” she revealed.
But when it comes to dealing with speculation about who she’s dating, Baldwin’s approach is simple.
“I just laugh most of it off. It’s quite funny to me, to be honest. I try to keep that side of my life as private as possible. I don’t feel like I have to explain myself to people because it’s my life,” she said.
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Bieber, 24, and Baldwin previously dated before they split in 2016. However, they seem to have recently rekindled their relationship.
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The pair were seen in N.Y.C. earlier this week, when they left the pop star’s hotel and made a Starbucks run, waving at the paparazzi. Bieber sported an oversized Tommy Hilfiger hoodie, Adidas sweats and sneakers for the outing, while Baldwin rocked a white tee under a tan jacket, denim cut-offs and white combat boots, as well as a band on her left ring finger.
“He is single and not dating anyone seriously,” the insider told PEOPLE on Wednesday. “He is doing very well. He has known Hailey for years — she is very involved in Justin’s church. He likes hanging out with her. She is a wonderful person. They have fun together, but they are not in a relationship. They are two single people that enjoy each other’s company.”
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Bieber waslast linkedto on-again, off-again flameSelena Gomez, 25. They began to rekindle their relationship in the fall after she broke up with The Weeknd, but they pumped the brakes on their reconciliation in March.
“Justin has no contact with Selena now,” said the source. “He seems fine with it.”
source: people.com
