In a rather unexpected turn of events, things have taken a complicated twist in the seemingly sweet relationship between Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom.

The reason behind this sudden twist?

None other than Selena Gomez.

TMZ has published photos showing Selena and Orlando in what can only be described as being “ALL OVER EACH OTHER” at Selena’s after-party following her tour stop in Las Vegas.

The images capture moments of the two engaging in quite intimate hugging gestures.

It’s not your usual hug like the one shared with your grandmother or a platonic friend you meet occasionally; they seem inseparable.

Despite the cozy display, TMZ clarifies that Selena and Orlando did not head back to a hotel room together, dousing any steamy speculations.

This situation is rather peculiar given the longstanding rumors of a potential romance between Orlando and Selena.

The whispers started during the infamous Justin Bieber/Orlando altercation.

Speculations were rife about Selena and Orlando’s budding connection at that time.

Their affectionate friendship didn’t help dispel the rumors either.

Selena publicly greeted Orlando on his birthday, affectionately calling him Orly, which some found nauseating.

However, the plot thickens as Orlando Bloom is officially dating Katy Perry.

Their public appearances, including wearing matching tamagotchis at the Met Gala, were seen as confirmation of their relationship status.

The couple has been enjoying vacations together, making it highly improbable that they called it quits in recent times.

Adding to the intrigue, Katy Perry was reportedly at a festival in California when the Orlando-Selena incident unfolded over the weekend.

The situation takes an even more bizarre turn as Orlando’s ex, Miranda Kerr, was supposedly present at Selena’s concert on the same day.

The overlapping connections are enough to boggle the mind.

So, what exactly is going on here?

Are Selena and Orlando romantically involved, or was it merely a friendly embrace?

Could this all be an elaborate scheme to revive the tamagotchi trend?

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