Actor Orlando Bloom has responded to rumors linking his former fiancée, Katy Perry, to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star, known for his laid-back demeanor, took to social media to react not directly to the Perry-Trudeau buzz, but to a satirical jab aimed at him amid the speculation.
The dating rumors between pop superstar Katy Perry, 40, and Trudeau, 53, ignited last week after the pair was spotted together multiple times in Montreal. On July 28, they were seen strolling through Mount Royal Park and later enjoying a dinner at the upscale Le Violon restaurant. Adding fuel to the fire, Trudeau attended Perry’s concert on her Lifetime Tours just two days later.
Sources close to the situation have described their connection as “instant,” noting that they first met months ago and share common interests, though any romance is reportedly in its “very early stages.”
Perry and Trudeau have yet to publicly address the speculation. The singer recently ended her long-term relationship with Bloom in June, after a decade together that included an engagement and the birth of their daughter, Daisy Dove, now 4. Meanwhile, Trudeau has been single since his separation from his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau in 2023.
Insiders emphasize that Perry and Bloom’s split was amicable, with both prioritizing co-parenting and maintaining a positive relationship for their child’s sake. Enter The Onion, the satirical news outlet, which seized on the Perry-Trudeau headlines to publish a faux article on August 1 claiming Bloom had moved on with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The piece, complete with an AI-generated image of the pair dining romantically, humorously mirrored the real-life rumors surrounding his ex. Bloom, 48, didn’t miss a beat—he commented on The Onion’s Instagram post with three clapping emojis (), signaling his amusement and approval of the parody.
Fans and followers quickly praised Bloom’s response, with many commenting on how it showcased his good-natured humor. “Orlando is handling this like a champ,” one user wrote, while another added, “Love that he’s in on the joke!” The reaction has gone viral, turning what could have been awkward tabloid fodder into a moment of levity.
This isn’t the first time celebrity dating rumors have crossed into political territory for Trudeau, whose charismatic public persona has often sparked media interest in his personal life. As for Perry, fresh off her split and amid a busy tour schedule, she appears focused on her music and family.
Representatives for Bloom, Perry, and Trudeau did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Whether the Perry-Trudeau connection blossoms into something more remains to be seen, but Bloom’s clap-back has certainly stolen the spotlight for now.
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