Justin Bieber was seen out solo in Los Angeles on Saturday — his first appearance since his latest public post sparked controversy.

Ariana Greenblatt, 17, made an Instagram post on Friday, sharing pH๏τos to promote her latest film, Fear Street: Prom Queen, which began streaming on Netflix that same day.  

‘fear street: prom queen is out now on netflix!!!’ the young actress wrote.

‘horror had always been one of my favorite genres and to have this movie be my introduction into the world was an honor. long live christy renault,’ she said, referring to her character’s name. 

Bieber, 31, who was spotted hanging out with controversial Disney star Kyle Mᴀssey, declared his admiration for the young star, writing, ‘I love youuuuuuuu.’

That opened up a huge can of worms, with fans voicing concern about his mental health and critics slamming the comment as inappropriate. 

Justin Bieber was seen out solo in Los Angeles on Saturday — his first appearance since his latest public post sparked controversy

Ariana Greenblatt, 17, had posted a series of pH๏τos on her Instagram account to promote her new film, Fear Street: Prom Queen, which began streaming on Netflix on Friday

Bieber, 31, wrote this message, which resulted in a huge controversy across social media platforms 

On Reddit, where Bieber’s blunder was discussed at length, one writer suggested he stay off social media altogether.

‘Bro needs to get off the internet. I’m sorry he’s so miserable, but being chronically online isn’t going to fix that,’ they said.

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Some rushed to the Stay singer’s defense.  

‘He’s just showing her love Imao,’ wrote a fan. ‘if you have a problem with that  go judge the other adults in the comments showing her love,’ they advised. 

Word of Bieber’s comment traveled like wildfire throughout the internet, and many were drawn to Greenblatt’s post just so they could make their own remarks.

‘Where is the Justin comment,’ was a common question.  

‘So sick to see people came here jus to see JB comment??? Guy’s she’s the IT Girl and y’all should appreciate her,’ declared a fan in the Barbie actress’s corner. 

Others even pointed out how Ariana bore a surprising resemblance to Justin’s ex, Selena Gomez. 

Bieber, 31, who was spotted hanging out with controversial Disney star Kyle Mᴀssey , declared his admiration for the young star, writing, ‘I love youuuuuuuu’

The singer’s comment opened up a huge can of worms for fans worried about his mental health and gave detractors a huge opportunity to slam him

One Reddit commenter suggested the American Music Award winner take a break from social media

Some fans defended Bieber’s comment

Many noted that Greenblatt bore a striking resemblance to Bieber’s former girlfriend 

Bieber and Gomez, now 32, dated on and off for several years before calling it quits in March 2018;  Pictured in Los Angeles in July 2011

‘She looks like Selena Gomez in this picture,’ wrote one commenter referring to the Yummy singer’s ex-girlfriend. 

‘She is like a little Selena Gomez,’ observed another. 

Gomez’s fans have accused Hailey Bieber of stealing the American Music Award winner away from Gomez ever since the couple’s courthouse wedding in September 2018.

Bieber and Gomez had broken up in March of that year.  

Since then, their fans have been in a continual toxic rivalry mostly played out online in cruel comments on both Hailey’s and Selena’s social media accounts.

The online debacle comes after Justin made a surprise return to the stage Friday night, with his wife Hailey in the crowd to witness every second—from what looked like the cheap seats.

Justin Bieber made a surprise return to the stage Friday night as he sang with SZA

Hailey posted clips of the moment on Instagram, gushing over the performance, but fans couldn’t help but notice her seat appeared surprisingly far from the stage 

The pop star joined SZA during the Los Angeles stop of her and Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Tour at SoFi Stadium, electrifying fans with a sultry performance of their duet Snooze.

Bieber hit the stage in an all-black outfit and Balenciaga jacket, trading flirty verses with SZA, dancing close, and even planting a few kisses on her hand as they took turns singing the chorus. 

The chemistry was undeniable, and the crowd erupted the moment he appeared—his first major live performance since Coachella 2024.

Hailey posted clips of the moment on Instagram, gushing over the performance, but fans couldn’t help but notice her seat appeared surprisingly far from the stage.