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Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently made a brief, dancing appearance in a TikTok video posted by pop superstar Katy Perry on July 9, 2026, promoting her new single "Watch It Burn." The video, filmed in Germany during Perry's "Out of Office" tour, shows Trudeau hopping alongside Perry and her team as part of a lighthearted promotional effort for the track. The cameo quickly garnered significant attention, with some outlets, like The Post Millennial, labeling it "PURE CRINGE."
The TikTok clip features Perry lip-syncing and dancing to her new song, with Trudeau briefly bounding into frame, looking at Perry, and then hopping away. Perry captioned the video, "ancient texts say that if you hop to this song you will get 1,000 years of good luck." This marks one of the more public displays of affection from the couple, who have been romantically linked since mid-2025 following Perry's split from actor Orlando Bloom.
Perry and Trudeau publicly confirmed their relationship in October 2025 and made their red carpet debut at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of her concert film in June 2026. During a Q&A at the screening, Perry openly referred to Trudeau as "the love of my life," stating, "I fly super high... Sometimes I need to be anchored. To have that anchor finally makes me feel really whole." Trudeau has previously referred to his public support for Perry as "supportive boyfriend duties," notably explaining his absence from a Canadian World Cup match to attend one of her performances.
The reaction to Trudeau's TikTok appearance has been mixed. While many fans on social media found the cameo amusing and supportive, conservative outlets like The Post Millennial quickly criticized it, reflecting a sentiment echoed by some who called it "pure cringe." This commentary often draws on Trudeau's political past, including his resignation in March 2025 amid declining approval ratings.
Perry's single "Watch It Burn" was released on June 25, debuting at No. 38 on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay chart. Trudeau's unexpected involvement in its promotion highlights a new chapter in his public life, moving from political leadership to a more entertainment-focused role alongside the global pop star.
