Diplo once again set the internet abuzz by sharing a seemingly AI-generated photo featuring pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The 46-year-old American DJ and music producer posted the viral image on social media, playfully captioning it with a reference to Perry’s 2010 hit: “the one that got away.”
Diplo shares a seemingly AI-generated photo with Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau
The post quickly ignited online chatter as fans debated whether Diplo was playfully teasing or subtly hinting at his past with Katy Perry. The cheeky upload came just days after the DJ appeared on the Smart Girl Dumb Questions podcast, where he fueled speculation by joking about Perry’s rumored link to Justin Trudeau.
During the interview, the music producer mentioned offhandedly, “And now Katy Perry is dating Justin Trudeau,” prompting laughter from the host. When she replied, “I know, pretty fire,” Diplo interrupted, quipping, “Dated Katy Perry — like me.” The host, caught off guard, responded, “Oh, did you date Katy Perry? I meant Trudeau.” Without missing a beat, he fired back, “Oh, I did date Trudeau, too. That was a weird one though… I’m not into politicians.” The host later clarified in the YouTube comments that Diplo had been joking, but by then, fans were already buzzing about his cheeky remark.
Amid the growing headlines surrounding his comments, the DJ-music producer doubled down on the humor by sharing a now-viral AI image. In the most likely digitally created photo, Diplo poses beside Trudeau as they take a selfie, while Perry appears in the background. The caption, referencing the singer’s song “The One That Got Away,” only added to the amusement and confusion online.
Diplo and Katy Perry briefly dated in 2014. During her “Witness World Wide” livestream with James Corden in 2017, she playfully ranked the DJ as her third-best lover, placing him behind Orlando Bloom and John Mayer.
