"What in the PR stunt"— Fans react as Justin Bieber claims someone else unfollowed wife Hailey from his account
Singer Justin Bieber has sparked a frenzy online after fans noticed that his Instagram account unfollowed his wife, Hailey Bieber. The incident, which unfolded on January 21, 2025, led to a wave of speculation about the couple's relationship status. However, the pop star addressed the situation in a now-deleted Instagram Story, stating:
"Someone went on my account and unfollowed my wife. S--- is getting suss out here."
The claim did little to quell the rumors, as fans questioned the authenticity of his explanation. Some wondered whether this was a genuine mishap or a calculated PR move.
The incident follows years of public scrutiny and online chatter about the couple, who tied the knot in 2018 and have often been the subject of breakup rumors. Fans immediately took to various social media platforms to share their thoughts and confusion.
"Idk what in the PR stunt this is but wtf," a Reddit user commented.
Netizens expressed their take on the situation.
"Oh okay this proves to me that they're one of those couples then. He was mad, he unfollowed her, he regrets it now," another Reddit user commented.
"Oh yes, because when I hacked into an international superstar's IG account the FIRST thing I wanted to do was unfollow people /s," one user said."
Some people couldn't believe it, while others speculated that it was a PR stunt.
"What I want to know is, in the history of all public claims of "someone hacked my account," has it ever been the case that someone's account was actually hacked?" a user asked.
"Hackers don't hack to unfollow wives lol," one user wrote.
"i don't really care whether he did it or someone else did, but as with a lot of celebrities, it is likely that members of his team have access to his account, so he wouldn't necessarily need to have been hacked for this to be true," another user wrote.
Justin Bieber and Hailey stay united amid parenting adjustments and rumors
The couple, who recently celebrated their son Jack Blues' fifth month, has maintained a relatively low profile since becoming parents in August 2024. Justin Bieber and Hailey expanded their family with the arrival of their baby boy, and sources close to the duo revealed they have been focusing on adjusting to parenthood.
As reported by People in November 2024, the source mentioned:
"They're very excited, but becoming parents and having a newborn has been a big adjustment for them."
Just days before the unfollowing incident, the couple was photographed enjoying a cozy winter date on January 18. Justin Bieber shared photos of their ice-skating outing on Instagram.
The Instagram activity occurred shortly after the singer shared heartfelt posts about Hailey, including photos from their recent ice-skating outing. While he later clarified in an Instagram Story that someone else had unfollowed Hailey from his account without his knowledge, he subsequently deleted the post, leaving fans questioning the incident.
The couple has faced similar rumors before, but sources close to them often dismiss the speculation. In November 2024, an insider told People that Justin Bieber and Hailey laugh off the divorce rumors, calling them "just noise."
As of January 2025, Justin Bieber is actively working on new music, marking his return to the studio after a hiatus since his 2021 album, Justice. The pop star has shared images of himself recording, generating anticipation among fans for a potential album release later this year.
Meanwhile, Hailey Bieber continues to expand her beauty brand, Rhode, which has gained significant attention for its minimalist skincare products. In response to recent natural disasters, Rhode committed $1 million to local organizations, demonstrating the brand's dedication to community support.
Looking ahead, Hailey plans to introduce new products, including eye patches, in 2025, aligning with emerging beauty trends and further solidifying Rhode's position in the skincare industry.
Both Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are actively engaged in their respective professional endeavors, balancing their careers with their roles as new parents to their son Jack Blues.
