During a live performance at the O Son do Camiño festival in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, the 40-year-old singer made her romantic history part of the show. The pop artist used a giant smartphone prop on stage to display incoming calls from former partners while performing her 2019 hit “Never Really Over” on Thursday. The theatrical moment included declined calls from several high-profile names before accepting one from her current partner, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The interactive performance piece became a public statement about her past relationships and current romance. Social media videos captured the audience’s reaction as each name appeared on the oversized phone display. The staging choice transformed a song about unresolved feelings into a playful commentary on her romantic journey.
Producer and musician Diplo receives first rejection during stage act
The first caller to appear on the prop screen was Diplo, the electronic music producer and DJ. Perry nervously hit the decline button multiple times before covering her eyes and walking away from the phone. The two had a brief romantic connection in 2014 after being spotted together at Coachella during a break in her relationship with Mayer.
Their brief involvement became public fodder years later when Perry ranked her former partners during a 2017 appearance on “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” In that interview, she placed Diplo behind both Bloom and Mayer when asked to rank bedroom performances. The producer later responded to the ranking with humor, posting on social media that he had won the “bronze medal in the sex Olympics.”
Contact labeled “JM” appears next as singer turns away from phone prop
The second incoming call displayed on the screen came from a contact saved as “JM,” an apparent reference to musician John Mayer. Perry and Mayer maintained an on-and-off relationship for nearly three years between 2012 and 2015. The connection was marked by multiple breakups and reconciliations before ending permanently.
During the performance, Perry walked back toward the phone when Mayer’s initials appeared. She held up her hand in a stopping gesture before backing away from the prop. The crowd reacted as she struck a pose and continued singing.
Ex-fiancé Orlando Bloom gets finger wag as third rejected caller
The third declined call came from a contact labeled “OB,” referencing actor Orlando Bloom. The two first met in 2016 and maintained a relationship for nearly a decade. Their romance included a split in 2017, followed by reconciliation in 2018 and an engagement announcement in 2019.
Perry and the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star share a five-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove. The couple ended their engagement and relationship in June 2025. During the performance, Perry wagged her finger at the screen and struck a pose when Bloom’s initials appeared.
Former Canadian Prime Minister’s call accepted with Canadian flag and heart emojis
The performance concluded with a contrasting response to a caller identified as “JPJT” on the screen. The contact name referred to Justin Pierre James Trudeau, the former Canadian Prime Minister, accompanied by a Canadian flag emoji and a red heart symbol. Perry emphatically pressed and held the accept button as the song ended, prompting cheers from the festival audience.
Romance speculation between Perry and Trudeau began in July 2025 when they were photographed dining together at Le Violon in Montréal. Days after their dinner date, Trudeau attended the singer’s sold-out concert in Canada. The couple made their relationship official in December 2025.
Couple makes red carpet debut at Tribeca Festival premiere
Earlier this month, Perry and Trudeau walked their first red carpet together during the Tribeca Festival in New York City. The occasion was the premiere of “Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris,” a concert film documenting her recent performances.
In an interview at the event, Perry spoke about how the relationship has affected her personal life and artistic work. She described feeling more grounded in various aspects of her life since meeting Trudeau. The singer explained that the concert film was recorded after meeting him, which she believes influenced her performance.
“I feel like a more grounded person in so many aspects of my life,” Perry stated. “I am very in love. And actually, that show was after I met the love of my life, and so I felt very anchored by that, because I’m a little bit like a rainbow kite.” She added that she flies high and sometimes needs to be anchored, noting that having that anchor finally makes her feel whole.
Last week, the couple was spotted sharing affectionate moments during a picnic in Santa Barbara, California, ahead of their one-year anniversary. Bloom was recently photographed arriving solo at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding, further confirming the separation from Perry.
