Speculation is rife that Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and pop star Madison Beer might be more than just friends. The internet is abuzz after pictures emerged showing the two together during Beer’s music video shoot in Los Angeles, fueling widespread relationship rumors.

Neither has publicly confirmed a relationship, leaving fans to play detective with social media clues and subtle hints.

The Sighting That Started the Speculation

The rumor mill kicked off when the Daily Mail reported sightings of Justin Herbert accompanying Madison Beer at a Hancock Park residence, seemingly for a day-long music video filming session.

Images captured the pair together, with sources mentioning that Beer introduced Herbert to crew members before they departed the location together in his car.

This lone incident was enough to send social media into overdrive with speculations. The mix of the pop star, who enjoys being in the public eye, and the usually private athlete made their potential connection particularly fascinating to fans.

Devoted fans quickly combed through online hints that might validate their suspicions. A significant clue appeared on Reddit days before the photos were released. One user observed,

“Madison Beer and Annie (Cameron Dicker’s girlfriend) are following each other. Madison also likes Chargers content featuring Justin even though she’s not following them. Could something be going on?”

This was significant because Annie Buerk is the girlfriend of Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker, a known close friend and teammate of Herbert’s. For a star with over 40 million Instagram followers who follows fewer than 1,000 accounts, this new connection felt deliberate to many.

A History of Private Lives and Public Interest

Justin Herbert is famously private about his life off the field. While he has been romantically linked to NFL reporter Taylor Bisciotti since 2021, neither has ever confirmed a relationship. Conversely, Madison Beer’s dating history has often been public, including a long-term relationship with TikTok star Nick Austin.

The couple unfollowed each other on social media in 2024, fueling breakup rumors. Beer herself has trained her fans to scrutinize her social media for hints about her personal life, making every like and follow a potential clue.

The Internet’s Reaction to a Potential Power Couple

The possibility of this new A-list pair has generated hilarious and excited reactions online. One popular tweet perfectly captured the collective surprise:

“Justin Herbert and Madison Beer was not on the bingo card but I like it”

Others immediately drew comparisons to other NFL-celebrity power couples like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, wondering if this was the next big romance to capture the public’s imagination.

The unexpected nature of the pairing is a primary source of the excitement, blending the worlds of chart-topping pop and elite professional sports.