When Orlando Bloom punched Justin Bieber amidst cheating allegations

Back in July 2014, the celebrity world of Hollywood was set abuzz by reports of a physical altercation between pop sensation Justin Bieber and actor Orlando Bloom. The incident reportedly unfolded at the Cipriani restaurant in Ibiza, Spain, a popular celebrity hotspot where both stars were present on the same evening.

What exactly happened?
According to TMZ, Orlando Bloom reportedly attempted to punch Justin Bieber. While video footage did not capture the actual punch, it clearly showed a heated confrontation between the two men, with several individuals intervening to keep them separated. Eyewitness accounts suggested that the tension escalated when Bloom reportedly refused to shake Bieber’s hand. Some reports indicated that Bieber then remarked on Bloom’s former wife, model Miranda Kerr, which further inflamed the situation and allegedly triggered Bloom's physical reaction.

The rumors post the Victoria's Secret show
During the time the incident occurred, Orlando Bloom had recently separated from Miranda Kerr, whom he married in July 2010 and separated from in October 2012. Following their split, rumors began to circulate that Bieber and Kerr had developed a close relationship after the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, where Kerr walked the runway and Bieber performed. Tabloid reports suggested they were seen together backstage and reportedly attended the afterparty. However, Miranda Kerr and her legal representatives denied any romantic involvement with Justin Bieber.

Bieber's Provocative Social Media Activity and Further Speculation
Despite the denials, speculation about a connection between Bieber and Kerr remained strong, particularly after Bieber posted a photo of Kerr in a bikini on social media shortly after the confrontation in Spain. Although the post was quickly deleted, it further fueled rumors that the alleged affair was the underlying cause of the physical altercation between Bieber and Bloom. The timing of the post seemed to many to be a deliberate act of provocation.

Leonardo DiCaprio's Alleged Cheering and Onlookers' Reactions
A day after the news of the brawl broke, former Spanish journalist Anastasia Skolkova reported that Leonardo DiCaprio was present at the restaurant and was seated at Orlando Bloom’s table during the incident. Skolkova described the scene as a spectacle, stating that "Everyone stood up and started watching like it was a show and clapping," and that "DiCaprio was flipping out." TMZ also corroborated this, reporting that onlookers at the restaurant applauded when Bloom reportedly took a swing at Bieber, indicating a possible sentiment against Bieber's alleged behavior.

Subsequent Relationships and Lingering Questions
Bieber's Online Taunts and Subsequent Deletion of Posts
Following the physical altercation in Ibiza, Justin Bieber reportedly continued to provoke Orlando Bloom through online posts. He shared a photo of Bloom appearing emotional and later posted the message, “Keeping it positive,” on X (formerly Twitter). Both of these posts were subsequently deleted, suggesting a possible attempt to downplay the feud or perhaps intervention from his team.


Subsequent Relationships and Lingering Questions
Interestingly, Orlando Bloom was later romantically linked to Bieber’s former girlfriend, Selena Gomez, in 2014. They were reportedly seen together at various events and a club in Las Vegas, sparking relationship rumors. As of today, all parties involved have moved on romantically. Justin Bieber is now married to Hailey Bieber, while Orlando Bloom is engaged to Katy Perry. Notably, Perry even attended Justin and Hailey’s wedding in 2019, without Bloom, leaving some to speculate whether any lingering tension from the past feud might still exist.