Paparazzi have reportedly captured pop sensation Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a seemingly close encounter on a yacht near Santa Barbara, as per recent claims.
After her separation from actor Orlando Bloom, speculation quickly emerged about the 40-year-old singer’s connection with Trudeau, 53, who finalized his divorce from Sophie Grégoire in September 2023.
Although the duo has not publicly confirmed their relationship status, TMZ previously published images of them dining together in Montreal.
The outlet mentioned that the pair had been communicating for ‘a couple of weeks after meeting at an event’ prior to being seen at Le Violon.
The ‘Dark Horse’ singer and the politician were spotted again the following day.
Just two days after this initial meeting, a video featuring Trudeau singing along to ‘Firework’ at Perry’s concert gained widespread attention online.
This sing-along took place during Perry’s Lifetimes Tour at Montreal’s Bell Centre in July.
More recently, images acquired by the Daily Mail on October 12 show Perry and Trudeau appearing to share a tender moment on a 24-meter yacht named the Caravelle.
Reports indicate that these explicit images were captured while the pair sailed in the Santa Barbara Channel, California, on September 29.
Local sources suggest that Perry owns the luxurious vessel.
An onlooker who noticed the pop star and the former Canadian leader mentioned that they positioned their boat next to the onlooker’s charter vessel before ascending to the upper deck.
“She brought her boat alongside a small public whale-watching vessel, and then they began kissing,” the witness described.
“I didn’t recognize who she was with until I noticed the tattoos on the man’s arm, and that’s when I realized it was Justin Trudeau.”
Fans have quickly reacted to the images, with many expressing surprise at seeing Trudeau, who seemed to be wearing skinny jeans.
“Why wear jeans on a yacht?,” questioned one Redditor. Another added: “I can’t get past the fact that he’s wearing jeans in this lol.”
Some have applauded the duo, with one user stating: “Seems like they had fun!”
“Trudeau securing the bag,” another added, while someone else commented: “Diplomatic relations just got… very personal.”
“Glad to see I wasn’t alone in my shock! Initially thought it was Jennifer Aniston’s ex. lol Didn’t even know she and Orlando Bloom had split,” another person remarked.
Before being linked to Trudeau, Perry was in a long-term, on-and-off relationship with actor Orlando Bloom, 48, from 2016 to June 2025.
The former couple, who met at a Golden Globes after-party, were engaged and share a five-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, whom they continue to co-parent.
In August, Bloom seemed to acknowledge the buzz surrounding his ex-fiancée and the former Liberal Party leader’s alleged relationship.
He humorously responded to a satirical Instagram post by The Onion, which appeared to make a nod to the ‘California Gurls’ singer’s meal with Trudeau.
“Just weeks after announcing his split with fiancée Katy Perry, English actor Orlando Bloom was photographed Friday dining with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel,” read the caption.
“Angela kept Orlando laughing all night; he couldn’t keep his eyes off her!”
In response, Bloom posted three clapping emojis, earning admiration from his followers.
LADbible Group has previously reached out to representatives for Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau for additional comments.