Katy Perry Reacts To Ex Josh Groban’s Engagement With A Hilarious ‘Congrats’ Comment, Internet Can’t Stop Talking About It

Katy Perry reacted humorously to ex Josh Groban’s engagement, posting a playful TikTok with her song “The One That Got Away” and mock crying over juice. Her lighthearted “Congrats” moment went viral, with fans praising her self-aware, theatrical response.

By: Bhumi Vashisht
Last Updated: May 13, 2026 13:40:32 IST

Katy Perry showed an extremely amusing response to her ex-boyfriend Josh Groban’s engagement announcement, which has created a current social media frenzy. Grobann announced his engagement to British stage actress Natalie Mcqueen after he proposed at Disneyland. With fans swarming social media to wish the couple congratulations, Perry opted for a more flirty, theatrical reply.

She posted a video on Instagram of herself commenting on the engagement announcement by sharing a screenshot from it and accompanying it with her haunting ballad, “The One That Got Away,” and captioning it with “Congrats.” In the video, Perry is wearing a white bathrobe as she pours herself a big glass of orange juice and then, mock-crying, drinks it all and allows a little to spill for comedic effect.

Singer’s Lighthearted “Congrats” Comment Goes Viral Online

The reaction of Katy Perry to Josh Groban’s engagement created a theatrical performance that combined emotional extremes with controlled behavior. Theatrical performance, which she created for heartbreak, showed her actual response through one word, which she used to say congratulations. The two elements that she presented showed their differences to the audience.

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Fans quickly picked up on the irony, with many praising how she turned a potentially awkward situation into something light and self-aware. The visual elements of the performance brought out humor because her social media followers showed her past love stories through her Instagram stories. Perry showed amusement about the situation while she pretended to be upset about it. The combination of exaggerated feelings with subtle backing made the video popular because viewers described it as smartly executed celebrity comedy.

Josh Groban’s Engagement Sparks Nostalgic Buzz Around Past Celebrity Romance

Josh Groban’s engagement creates a new personal milestone while it revives an old Hollywood romance that people now discuss again. Groban and Katy Perry dated for a short time in 2009 before she became a worldwide pop star and he entered Broadway performances. The short relationship between them became a lasting memory for both partners, which they maintained throughout their lives.

Perry made a humorous remark about her previous relationships during a 2017 livestream event where she mentioned Groban as her top former boyfriend because he brought her laughter during her early career. She also playfully connected him to the inspiration behind one of her popular songs.

The public now examines Groban’s engagement news, which leads them to research his past romance with Perry through old interview content and photographs that capture their unexpected yet delightful relationship.

Social Media Reacts to the Friendly Exchange Between the Former Couple

Social media platforms show mostly positive responses because users describe the exchange as “ex goals.” The fans of Katy Perry and Josh Groban showed appreciation for their lighthearted interactions, which created a different experience from the typical dramatic atmosphere that exists between celebrity couples.

People flooded the comments under both stars’ posts, laughing at Katy’s humorous video and also showing support for her current life and relationship, including her bond with Justin Trudeau.

The online sentiment showed that listeners still associate “The One That Got Away” with heartbreak, but Perry and Groban’s real-life relationship displays a more developed story that shows how people can stay friendly after their relationship ends.

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