CBC: Cute or cringe? The internet weighs in on Trudeau's TikTok 'dancing debut'
The clip drew more than 1.5 million views as fans split between mocking Trudeau and praising the couple’s playful public display.
- Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared in a music video for girlfriend Katy Perry, dancing in the background of her new clip.
- The video has circulated widely online, sparking sarcastic and funny reactions as users mocked the former leader's appearance in the footage.
- Another posted, "Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is now bouncing around in the background of girlfriend Katy Perry's new music video like an 18-year-old backup dancer."
- Supporters defended the former politician, with one user writing that Trudeau was such a "down to earth Canadian Prime Minister."
- Every time Canada thinks they are tough, users suggest spamming the video, while another quipped, "And she shows Trudeau," referencing the song lyrics.
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Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has proven to be a big fan of the singer and is supporting her during her tour in Europe
Cute or cringe? The internet weighs in on Trudeau's TikTok 'dancing debut'
It's been more than a year since Justin Trudeau stepped down as Canada's prime minister, but he keeps bouncing back. This week, he hopped into millions of social media feeds in a promo video for his popstar girlfriend Katy Perry's new single Watch It Burn, setting off online debates about whether he's cool, cringy, disgraceful or all of the above.
Justin Trudeau makes TikTok dancing debut in Katy Perry’s ‘Watch It Burn’ video
Justin Trudeau made a surprise dancing appearance in Katy Perry's TikTok video. The former Canadian Prime Minister joined the singer and her team for a brief moment. This playful cameo promoted Perry's new song, Watch It Burn, during her tour. The couple, linked since July 2025, has made several public appearances together. Trudeau's unexpected participation garnered significant attention across social media platforms.
Justin Trudeau, 54, Makes an Unexpected Cameo Dancing in Girlfriend Katy Perry’s Viral TikTok Video
Eagle-eyed fans spotted Trudeau hopping to the beat.Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry attend the Tribeca Festival’s world premiere of “Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour — Live from Paris” in New York City on June 8, 2026.Credit: Getty ImagesThe GistJustin Trudeau made a surprise cameo in Katy Perry’s promotional video for her new song, “Watch It Burn.”The former Prime Minister of Canada was spotted dancing and hopping up and down in the background of t…
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Justin Trudeau seems ready for anything for her lover Katy Perry... Even dancing with her in a music video!
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