Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was spotted dining with pop star Katy Perry in Montreal on Monday evening, prompting speculation about a budding romance.
The two high-profile figures spent roughly two hours at the fine-dining restaurant, according to Samantha Jin, a communications consultant for the restaurant Le Violon.
Jin confirmed the dinner to The Associated Press but said there was no indication of romance in the air.
“No visual signs of PDA or anything,” she told the AP, using an acronym to refer to public displays of affection.
Jin said no patrons approached Trudeau and Perry for a photo during their meal, saying the two mostly kept to themselves.
“We kind of got the vibe that they were a little more chill,” Jin told the AP.
The meal began with a variety of appetizers including tuna, beef tartare, lobster and asparagus, and followed with lamb for the main course, Jin said, noting security watched from the bar throughout the dinner.
Perry is on tour in Canada this week, with stops in Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City. Next week, she is scheduled to perform in Toronto.
The singer recently split from her longtime partner, Orlando Bloom. Trudeau separated from his ex-wife Sophie Grégoire in 2023.
TMZ was first to report on the dinner.
A spokesperson for Perry was not available to comment.
Perry is known for his support of Democratic politicians, and performed at an event for then-Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Trudeau had a number of run-ins with President Trump while in office, most recently over the U.S. president's threats of tariffs on Canada and his suggestions that country should join the United States.
Source: The Hill - News
