Shawn Mendes Addresses Love Triangle

In a surprising turn of events, Shawn Mendes has seemingly addressed the love triangle involving himself, Sabrina Carpenter, and Camila Cabello for the first time. This revelation came during a preview for an upcoming episode of John Mayer’s SiriusXM show, “How’s Life.”

Confessions of Unresolved Feelings

In the clip, Mendes confesses that while he was in a relationship, he had a reunion with an ex-girlfriend due to some “unresolved feelings.” He shared, “Two days before going to hang with my ex, I express I’m going to hang with my ex because I have unresolved feelings.” Reflecting on the situation, Mendes candidly stated that he should have given his partner more notice, suggesting that he might have been better off saying something two weeks in advance instead of two days.

Lessons Learned

Mayer didn’t miss the opportunity to dive deeper, asking Mendes, “Is there something in all of this that you could say, ‘Yeah, I played that wrong?’” Mendes responded with the larger life lesson he has learned: “No one gets out of this life without getting hurt and no one gets out of this life without hurting someone.”

The Complicated Relationships

Though Mendes did not specify the identities of the women involved, it’s widely known that he and Camila Cabello were first an item from 2019 to 2021. Rumors of rekindled romance swirled in early 2023 after Mendes reportedly started dating Carpenter, but only briefly. Mendes and Carpenter were first spotted together shortly after Valentine’s Day in 2023, and things took another twist in April when Mendes and Cabello were seen kissing at the Coachella music festival and later enjoying an Eras Tour date night.

Musical References

Despite their breakup, Carpenter seemed to hint at the complicated love dynamics in her recent album opener, “Taste,” which narrates a tale of a man bouncing between a new relationship and his ex. In the song, she provocatively sings, “I heard you’re back together and if that’s true / You’ll just have to taste me when he’s kissin’ you.”

Cabello's Response

Cabello also appeared to respond to the unfolding drama in her own way, posting a TikTok where she lip-syncs her song “June Gloom,” which many speculate touches upon her relationship with Carpenter. Lyrics like “She’s cool, I heard / Won’t act surprised, I saw the pictures" suggest a hint of competition and awareness surrounding the love triangle.

Moving On?

In a twist of fate, Carpenter has also moved on to date “Saltburn” star Barry Keoghan, though they reportedly split just earlier this month. With so many ups and downs in their romantic lives, fans are left wondering who will emerge unscathed from this emotional whirlwind. Will Mendes, Cabello, or Carpenter find their happily-ever-after, or is the drama just getting started? Stay tuned!