The saga of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez continues to captivate fans, even years after their high-profile romance ended. The latest chapter in this ongoing drama unfolded when Justin, 31, reportedly had a strong reaction to Selena Gomez’s newly released album, Eternal Echoes, which dropped on April 4, 2025. Sources claim that Justin’s response has left his wife, Hailey Bieber, 28, furious, reigniting tensions in their marriage and fueling speculation that the pop star may still be “obsessed” with his ex.
Justin and Selena’s on-again, off-again relationship, which spanned from 2010 to 2018, was one of the most publicized love stories in Hollywood. Despite Justin marrying Hailey in 2018, fans have long speculated that he never fully moved on from Selena, 32, who has since focused on her music and acting career while remaining single. Selena’s latest album, a deeply personal project exploring themes of love, loss, and healing, has been hailed as a masterpiece, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 150,000 equivalent album units in its first week. Tracks like “Fading Memories” and “Echoes of Us” are widely believed to reference her past with Justin, with lyrics that hint at heartbreak and unresolved emotions.
According to insiders, Justin was “visibly emotional” after listening to the album, which he reportedly streamed in private shortly after its release. “Justin couldn’t stop talking about how powerful the songs were,” a source close to the singer told In Touch Weekly. “He said it brought back a lot of memories and feelings he thought he’d buried. He even reached out to mutual friends to ask how Selena was doing.” The source added that Justin’s reaction wasn’t just a passing moment—he’s been “obsessed” with the album, playing it on repeat and even discussing it with his team, which has left Hailey feeling sidelined and betrayed.
Hailey, who has been married to Justin for nearly seven years, reportedly “lost it” when she learned of her husband’s fixation on Selena’s music. “Hailey feels like she’s constantly competing with Selena’s ghost,” another insider revealed to Us Weekly. “She thought Justin was over that chapter of his life, but every time Selena does something big, it’s like Hailey doesn’t exist. She’s furious and hurt.” The tension comes at a particularly sensitive time for the couple, who welcomed their first child, Jack Blues Bieber, in August 2024. Hailey has been open about the challenges of new motherhood, and sources say she feels Justin’s focus on Selena is a “slap in the face” during this vulnerable period.
Fans have taken to social media to weigh in on the drama, with many pointing to Justin’s past behavior as evidence of his lingering feelings. “Justin has always been obsessed with Selena—it’s so obvious,” one user posted on X. Others sympathized with Hailey, with a fan writing, “Hailey deserves better. She’s been nothing but supportive, and Justin keeps dragging her through this.” Some even speculated that Selena’s album was a deliberate move to stir up emotions, though the Wizards of Waverly Place star has remained silent on the matter, focusing instead on promoting her music and her Rare Beauty brand.
As the drama unfolds, all eyes are on Justin and Hailey’s marriage, which has faced scrutiny in the past over similar issues. Will Hailey be able to move past this latest chapter in the Jelena saga, or is Justin’s apparent obsession with Selena a sign of deeper cracks in their relationship? For now, the Biebers are keeping a low profile, but the emotional ties between Justin and Selena seem as strong as ever, leaving fans—and Hailey—wondering what’s next.
