Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato have publicly reunited for the first time in nearly ten years, marking a heartwarming moment for fans who have followed their friendship since their Disney Channel days. The reunion occurred at the opening night of Lovato's It's Not That Deep Tour in Orlando, Florida, on April 13.
Gomez attended the concert, sharing her excitement on Instagram Stories with photos and videos from the event. Over an image of Lovato performing, she wrote, "I am in tears. This was hands down one of the best shows. Oh and the VOCALS? Psh blown away." She also posted a backstage snapshot of the two hugging, adding a red heart emoji. Lovato reciprocated by resharing the photo, captioning it, "Thank you so much for coming!!! Loved seeing you."
This public appearance together is their first since 2017, when they were photographed at an InStyle event. Despite growing apart in the 2010s amid rumors of a feud, both have consistently expressed mutual respect and gratitude for their long-standing bond. Earlier this year, Lovato reflected on their friendship, highlighting their early days on Barney & Friends in the early 2000s.
"What was beautiful is, Selena and I had a friendship prior to Disney Channel because we were actually on Barney together," Lovato said on the Baby, This is Keke Palmer podcast in March. "So, I felt this safety when I came into the Disney Channel, having a built-in friendship there, already. I'm so grateful for that, will always be grateful for the friendship that I have and continue to have with her."
Lovato has also shown support for Gomez's recent milestones, including her album release and marriage to Benny Blanco. In September, Lovato praised Gomez's work, saying, "I couldn't be happier for her. I just wish her the best. I have listened to the album—really, really great job. I love the songs on it, 'Bluest Flame' was my song."
Gomez, in turn, has spoken fondly of her Disney peers, including Lovato, noting the joy of seeing them all succeed. "We were all, you know, from the Jonas Brothers to Miley [Cyrus] and Demi, and then it was Zendaya," she said on the Therapuss podcast in August. "It's just so cool to see all the people you went to school with, if you will, it's good to see them all do their thing."
The reunion underscores a enduring friendship that has weathered time and public scrutiny, delighting fans with a nostalgic and uplifting moment.