The pop star dated Gomez from 2010 to 2018 before marrying the former model Hailey Bieber.
A new report claims that Justin Bieber has no plans to dwell on the engagement news and wants Selena Gomez to be "well and happy at the end of the day."
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How Justin Bieber reacted to the news of Selena Gomez's engagement
According to Daily MailBieber was "stung for a moment" when he heard that Gomez and her boyfriend Benny Blanco were engaged.
A source close to the pop star said: "Justin is married with a child, we all know that, but when he heard that Selena was engaged, he'll admit, it burned him for a second."
The insider also claimed that the news made Bieber realize that it was "officially the end of an era," even though both he and Gomez have already moved on with their lives.
They added: "His past is so tied up with Selena, and now that she's engaged and he's married and a father, it's a bit of a shock to the system that they're all getting older."
After all, Bieber won't be "stressed out" by the engagement news and hopes Gomez is "well and happy at the end of the day."
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He also hopes this will serve as a sign to fans to stop "damaging" the relationship he once shared with the singer.
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Selena Gomez announced her engagement earlier this month
News of Gomez's engagement to Benny Blanco spread earlier this month after she posted a picture of her sparkling engagement ring on Instagram.
The singer also shared additional photos, including one in which Blanco is seen in a warm embrace kissing her on the side of the head, her face beaming with a smile.
She also shared another snap of herself grinning as she looked at the ring on her finger, which appears to have been taken during a picnic she had with Blanca.
Along with the photo carousel, Gomez added the caption, "Forever begins now," hinting at her excitement to walk down the aisle with Blanca.
Blanco returned the favor in the comments section, writing, "Hey wait... that's my wife."
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The couple has yet to announce a wedding date, but it wouldn't be surprising if they set it soon.
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Fans think Justin Bieber sent a secret message to Selena Gomez after the engagement news
A few days after Gomez announced her engagement to Blanca, Bieber posted a loving photo with his wife Hailey on Instagram.
While the image alone wouldn't raise many eyebrows on a typical day, the 30-year-old singer chose to play Lizzy McAlpine's "All My Ghosts" in the background.
When the post went viral, fans speculated that Bieber was subtly contacting his ex-girlfriend, as the song's lyrics reflect on sweet memories with his ex that the songwriter can't shake.
One fan wrote: "Guys take a good listen to that song and you'll know Justin is trying to get Sela a message," while another commented: "I don't know if Justin is real or joking at this point."
A third fan chimed in: "Please why did Justin Bieber post a picture of him and his wife with all my ghosts from Lizzy McAlpine days after Selena got engaged."
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Selena Gomez reportedly put engagement news on hold because of her ex-boyfriend
Although Gomez announced her engagement in December, Blanco reportedly proposed in August.
According to Daily Mailthe couple decided to keep their engagement a secret as the Rare Beauty founder was determined not to let the announcement coincide with news that her ex-boyfriend Bieber had become a father.
"They got engaged in August, and Selena didn't want her engagement to be tied to Bieber in any way," the insider said. "They knew he would."
The source explained that Gomez was wary of public speculation, saying, "Selena knew there would be stories accusing her of getting engaged to take attention away from Justin's baby or that people would claim she did it to him."
Despite the secrecy, rumors of their engagement surfaced in August when Gomez posted a selfie with a heart emoji strategically placed over her ring finger, sparking speculation among fans.
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Justin Bieber is focused on being a father
While it remains unclear whether Bieber was trying to reach out to Gomez, sources close to the singer previously said he was more focused on fulfilling his obligations to his child, Jack, and his wife.
These reports came after Bieber's name was dragged into conversations about rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested on sex crime charges.
According to The Mirrorsources claimed at the time that Bieber was aware of the allegations against the rapper, with whom he once collaborated, but had no intention of giving them much thought.
They also shared that Bieber has been in a "happy bubble" since Jack's birth and simply wants to "focus on being a great dad and husband."
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