Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have set tongues wagging after being spotted enjoying an intimate dinner together in Montreal on Monday night, just weeks after the singer’s high-profile split from Orlando Bloom was confirmed.
The unlikely pairing was captured on video dining at Le Violon, an upscale restaurant in the heart of Montreal, where eyewitnesses described the 40-year-old pop star and 53-year-old politician engaged in what appeared to be thoughtful conversation. TMZ obtained footage showing Perry leaning across the table towards Trudeau as they chatted over cocktails and shared dishes, including lobster.
Security guards were positioned at the bar with their backs turned to the pair, monitoring them through mirrored glass, according to witnesses. The chef personally greeted the duo during their meal, and afterwards Perry and Trudeau made their way to the kitchen to thank staff, demonstrating the high-profile nature of their meeting.
The dinner comes as Perry tours Canada with her Lifetimes World Tour, performing in Ottawa on Sunday and scheduled to appear at Montreal’s Bell Centre on Tuesday. Trudeau, who announced his resignation as Liberal Party leader on 6 January but remained as Prime Minister until his successor was chosen on 9 March, has been navigating life post-politics following his separation from wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau.
Social media erupted with speculation about the nature of the meeting. “2025 is getting wild—Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau on a date???” one user posted, whilst another dubbed them a potential “new power couple.” The hashtags #KatyPerry and #JustinTrudeau quickly began trending as fans debated whether this was a romantic encounter or merely a friendly catch-up.
Perry’s representatives confirmed on 3 July that she and Bloom had been “shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting.” The statement emphasised that they would “continue to be seen together as a family” for their four-year-old daughter Daisy Dove, prioritising “love, stability and mutual respect.”
The split, which sources described as “a long time coming,” reportedly stemmed from mounting tensions following the poor reception of Perry’s seventh studio album, 143, released in September 2024. “Katy was deeply frustrated following the reception of her new album,” an insider told People magazine. “It made her very stressed. Orlando was understanding, but it did cause some tension.”
Bloom, 48, attended Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s star-studded Venice wedding alone earlier this month, whilst Perry remained in Australia on tour. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor subsequently shared cryptic Instagram posts featuring quotes about “loneliness” and “darkness” from psychologist Carl Jung, whilst Perry was seen breaking down in tears during her final Australian performance.
Trudeau’s romantic status has been the subject of speculation since his August 2023 separation from Sophie, with whom he shares three children after 18 years of marriage. The former Prime Minister has maintained a relatively low profile since stepping down from leadership, making Monday’s high-profile dinner all the more intriguing.
The timing of the dinner has raised eyebrows, coming just weeks after Perry’s split confirmation and amid her troubled tour. The Teenage Dream singer has faced significant career setbacks, with her latest album receiving largely negative reviews from critics who claimed it sounded “generated through AI.” Tour ticket sales have reportedly been slower than earlier in her career.
Adding to Perry’s recent controversies was her participation in a Blue Origin space flight in April alongside Lauren Sánchez, which drew widespread criticism. Sources close to Bloom suggested he found the intergalactic mission “cringe” and “embarrassing,” contributing to existing tensions in their relationship.
Neither Perry nor Trudeau has publicly commented on the dinner or addressed the romance speculation. Perry’s representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the Montreal meeting. Trudeau’s office similarly declined to comment on what they termed “personal matters.”
The Montreal encounter marks a surprising turn for both public figures. Perry, who was previously married to Russell Brand from 2010 to 2012, had been with Bloom since 2016, with a brief split in 2017 before their 2019 Valentine’s Day engagement. Trudeau, meanwhile, has been one of Canada’s most recognisable political figures for over a decade.
Restaurant staff at Le Violon confirmed the pair dined together but declined to provide details, citing customer privacy. However, the upscale venue is known for hosting celebrity clientele and offering private dining experiences, suggesting the meeting was carefully orchestrated despite being captured on camera.
As Perry continues her Canadian tour dates, speculation mounts about whether this was a one-off meeting or the beginning of something more. The singer is scheduled to perform several more shows across Canada before returning to the United States, leaving open the possibility of further encounters.
For now, the internet remains divided between those shipping the unlikely pairing and others dismissing it as a friendly dinner between two newly single public figures navigating high-profile breakups. Whatever the nature of their relationship, the Montreal dinner has certainly provided an unexpected twist to both Perry’s tour narrative and Trudeau’s post-political life.
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