Justin Bieber Sparks Breakup Rumors by Unfollowing Wife Hailey on Instagram

In recent days, Justin Bieber fans have noticed that the musician has unfollowed several people he was once close to on Instagram – including his wife, Hailey Bieber. Justin, 30, and Hailey, 28, tied the knot in 2018 and welcomed their first child together, son Jack Blues, in August 2024. But despite their history, it seems Justin has now unfollowed his own wife on social media.

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Fans reacted on social media, with some wondering if Justin and Hailey might split up.

“They just had a child-” one person wrote on X (formerly Twitter), with others wondering if this means they’re separating.

Normally, something like this would likely be the first hint at trouble in paradise. But as multiple fans pointed out, right before Justin unfollowed his wife, he shared photos from their Aspen, Colorado, vacation. On Saturday, he posted pictures from an ice-skating date. Over a photo of Hailey shared to his Instagram Stories, he wrote, “The greatest woman I have and will ever know.”

Because of this, some fans asserted that the unfollow was clearly a ‘mistake.’

“it’s very clear it’s a mistake as he posted a sweet message to her the other day, I know many people keep wishing on these two downfall and I think it’s so pathetic,” a fan wrote on X. Another fan defended the couple, writing, “They’re literally on vacation together with their child LMAO leave them alone.”

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Some thought it was a PR stunt.

Although many fans did not have any doubts about Justin and Hailey’s marriage, some still believed Justin unfollowed his wife on purpose. He has reportedly been unfollowing a lot of people on Instagram, such as Usher (yet not Sean “Diddy” Combs, some fans pointed out).

One fan who accused Justin of unfollowing his wife as a PR stunt wrote, “Justin Bieber realized that he has to release music soon, so what does he do? unfollows Hailey as a PR STUNT so his music can make some noise.”

“Unfollowing her for some drama before his new music comes but still following diddy????” another fan commented.

Justin posted to his Instagram Stories to clarify.

Around 10 a.m. EST Tuesday, Justin responded to the rumors. In all caps, he wrote, “Someone went on my account and unfollowed my wife. S— is getting suss out here.” He later deleted the post.

At the time of posting, Justin had started following Hailey on Instagram again. Even during the period of time in which Justin was not following his wife, Hailey continued to follow Justin on the platform.

The singer has recently teased new music.

In addition to sharing vacation snaps featuring his wife Hailey, Justin has shared photos in which he appears to be working on new music. He posted the photos just a few days after he shared a short clip of a new song to his Instagram Stories.

Maybe Justin will clear up what’s actually going on soon …