What started as a podcast joke has now turned into a headline-worthy story. Diplo invited internet chatter after joking that he not only dated Katy Perry, but also her new boyfriend, Justin Trudeau. And according to insiders, the comment was reportedly not accidental. However, while the DJ’s joke was allegedly intended to stir buzz, the new couple seems totally unfazed.
Diplo ‘joked’ about dating Justin Trudeau, says source
During an appearance on the “Smart Girl Dumb Questions” podcast, Diplo talked about Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry, saying, “I did date Trudeau, too.” The remark immediately went viral, fueling wild speculation across social media. While the podcast hosts later confirmed it was a joke, the reaction had already exploded by then, and a source exclusively told Rob Shuter, “He wanted attention — and he got it.”
The timing of Diplo’s joke was reportedly deliberate. Perry and the former Canadian prime minister have allegedly been in a relationship since earlier this year. Recently, the couple made their public debut in Paris during Perry’s birthday celebration, making their relationship official, with sources describing their chemistry as “electric.”
Their romance has been drawing attention from fans worldwide — and Diplo’s comment added an unexpected twist. He followed the podcast joke by posting a selfie with Trudeau on Instagram, captioning it, “The one that got away” — a nod to the singer’s hit song. Moreover, he paired the post with Perry’s song, “Firework,” playing in the background.
Diplo and Perry briefly dated in 2014 after her split from John Mayer. Though their relationship lasted only a few months, they kept it friendly after their split. Meanwhile, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau continue to appear publicly together, from yacht getaways to Paris dinners.
Insiders claim that they’re not letting online jokes or rumors distract them. For Diplo, the joke might have brought him to the spotlight, but for Perry and Trudeau, it seems that love, not gossip, is all they care about right now.
Originally reported by Ishika Mishra on RealityTea.
