Selena Gomez Turns 2017 Into Justin Bieber Split Comeback with Maluma & Niall Horan


Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber kept their fans hoping for years that the famous lovebirds would rekindle their romance. But following a war of words on Instagram involving Justin’s then-girlfriend Sofia Richie, the two seemed to be permanently estranged. Now, as she makes her comeback after a hiatus for her health, the “Kill ‘Em With Kindness” songstress is posed to turn 2017 into the year where she recovers from her romance with Bieber by having some flirty fun with not just one but two cute guys.

Gomez got her fans going wild when she followed Colombian hunk Maluma, reported E News, which noted that because she reigns as the celebrity with the most followers on Instagram, it’s always news. But add in the romantic allure of Maluma, and it’s OMG time.

Selena Gomez seems posed to turn 2017 into the year of her romance comeback. [Image by Jason Merritt/Getty Images]

In addition to following him, the 24-year-old songstress liked one of his pictures. Maluma added to the romantic excitement by promptly following Selena and her post captioned “Vente pa’ ca,” which is the title of Maluma and Ricky Martin’s song. Some fans speculated that she was hinting at a possible remix of the track.

Twitter fans shared their joy and hopes in a series of posts, including one in Spanish that dreamed of the two dating.

“If Selena Gomez dates Maluma I can die happy.”

While some just linked the two in tweets, others envisioned marriage and babies.

However, fans also “freaked” when Niall Horan re-entered Selena’s list of romantic possibilities, according to Hollywood Life.

It’s not known yet if Gomez will choose Horan over Maluma, or even if either of her possible boyfriends has a chance at dating her. But when Niall gushed on Instagram that he is “missing” the songstress, fans went wild over his flirty comment.

“He’s single, she’s single,” the publication pointed out to readers.

As for the signs that Gomez and Horan, 23, could be considering another chance at romance, Niall got the buzz going when he made a comment on her picture on January 9.

“Miss you guys,” wrote the One Direction star. “Can’t wait to see you all.”

Fans responded with everything from emotional “Awwwwwe!” comments to crying emojis.

Also, Horan has revealed that his single “This Town” is about the one girl you can’t forget, pointed out the publication. Although he’s not naming names, the media outlet speculated that it might be Selena, citing sources who revealed that Gomez is “beyond flattered by Niall’s compliments and sweet messages.”

As for what happened the first time around that caused their fling to fizzle? An insider told the media outlet that it was because of the songstress.

“The reason why everything cooled off was because Selena didn’t want to take anything further,” shared the source.

“Niall really was happy when they hooked up but now realizes it was a drunk hookup night that didn’t do anything more because Selena didn’t want it.”

When it comes to the status of the songstress’ relationship with on-again, off-again boyfriend, Justin Bieber, the two shocked their fans when they battled on Instagram in August. In September, an insider told Us Weekly that Gomez had changed her phone number and “told everyone not to give it to him.”

Selena Gomez reportedly cut off contact with Justin Bieber after their Instagram battle. [Image by Jason Merritt/Getty Images]

“Selena is tired of being hung up on Justin Bieber,” summed up Us.

The insider revealed that the August Instagram war of words with Bieber had a strong effect on Gomez.

“She can be fragile emotionally and Justin is a major factor.”

The impetus for her alleged decision to cut off contact with Bieber also reportedly stemmed from their August Instagram battle. Gomez advised Justin to end his posting of pictures showing Bieber with then-girlfriend Sofia Richie if he was unable to “handle the hate” from some of his fans.

“It should be special between you two only,” she advised.

Justin then allegedly hinted that she had been unfaithful with Zayn Malik.

“Oh I forgot about You and Zayn?” Bieber reportedly commented.

The outcome of that Instagram war with Justin allegedly proved the breaking point for the songstress.

“Selena lost it,” claimed the source.

The songstress subsequently canceled her Revival tour due to lupus-related anxiety and took a hiatus. But now that she’s back, it seems as Gomez is giving her followers plenty of fodder for romance rumors, with both Niall and Maluma reportedly possible candidates for a replacement for Justin Bieber.

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