Katy Perry had the internet doing a double-take after reacting to Josh Groban’s engagement in a way only she could pull off.
The singer posted a hilarious TikTok after news broke that Groban had proposed to girlfriend, Natalie McQueen, and fans quickly spiraled over her dramatic response.
While some viewers wondered if Perry was still emotional about her brief romance with the singer years ago, longtime fans already knew the pair have remained friendly since their relationship ended.
Katy Perry turned Groban’s engagement announcement into social media gold with a playful TikTok that instantly went viral.
The singer appeared in a May 11 video reacting to news that Groban had proposed to actress Natalie McQueen after three years together.
The clip showed Perry staring at a screenshot announcing the engagement before slowly pouring herself an overflowing glass of what appeared to be alcohol.
As her hit song “The One That Got Away” played in the background, Perry dramatically chugged the drink while spilling it down the front of her bathrobe.
She kept the joke going in the caption by congratulating the couple and adding a champagne emoji.
Perry Leaves Fans In Stitches With Her Hilarious Reaction
In no time, the comment section was filled with stunned fans. Many couldn’t believe Katy Perry shared such a video, with some fans even saying they thought the post was from a fan account.
“I was like ‘oh she looks like Katy Perry’ looked at the profile picture then the account name and was like ‘wait that is Katy Perry,’” one fan wrote alongside laughing emojis.
Another person commented, “I’m crying, I didn’t even realize that this is Katy Parry’s account,” while a third added, “Katy, you accidentally pressed the post button.”
Other fans pointed out how funny it was that the song playing in the background was about Groban.
“The song is about Josh Groban,” one fan wrote, while another shared, “The song playing is about the man in the video. Ohh okay.”
Katy Perry Once Revealed Josh Groban Inspired ‘The One That Got Away’
Katy Perry’s viral TikTok hit differently for fans who remembered her surprising confession years earlier.
Back in 2017, the pop star revealed during a livestream that her emotional hit “The One That Got Away” was inspired by Groban. The revelation even stunned the Broadway star himself.
“I was not expecting that,” Groban admitted during a 2018 appearance on “Watch What Happens Live,” further noting, “That was a double take and a spit of my coffee. It’s very sweet of her to say that.”
However, after revisiting the lyrics, Groban joked that some details didn’t exactly match his life.
“I’m like, ‘I’ve never owned a Mustang, I don’t have a tattoo.’ Are you sure that’s about me?” he joked.
Despite the unexpected confession, the singer made it clear there was no awkwardness between them. He explained that he and Perry remained close long after their romance fizzled out.
Perry And Groban Stayed Friends After Their Split
While Katy Perry’s latest TikTok sent fans into a frenzy, there doesn’t appear to be any real heartbreak behind the joke.
The singer has remained friendly with Groban for years following their brief romance, and both have publicly spoken positively about one another.
Groban previously explained that the relationship ended simply because they worked better as friends.
“We were both very private and we realized we were better as friends,” the singer shared.
Meanwhile, the “Dark Horse” hitmaker has also moved on romantically over the years. She was previously engaged to Orlando Bloom before their split, and reports now say she has been dating former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau Nearly Cross Paths With Orlando Bloom
Last month, Perry and Trudeau nearly found themselves in an awkward situation during a recent Hollywood outing that also included Perry’s ex-fiancé, Orlando Bloom.
According to The Blast, the couple attended Netflix’s “Beef Season 2” Montecito Tastemaker event on April 10, hosted by Netflix executive Ted Sarandos at his California home.
Bloom was also among the guests, creating the possibility of an uncomfortable run-in between the former couple.
Perry and Trudeau appeared relaxed throughout the night, posing together for photos with Sarandos and his wife, Nicole Avant.
Perry wore a white boucle-style dress, while Trudeau kept things casual in dark jeans and a gray jacket.
Bloom also took photos separately with the hosts, though reports noted it remains unclear whether he and Perry interacted during the evening.
