Oct 28
Shawn Mendes Opens Up His Phone's Photos, and Gay Twitter Goes Wild
Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 2 MIN.
Singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes revealed some of the contents of his phone's photos, and he did it while wearing a flattering T-shirt that almost – but didn't quite – show off his navel.
"The 'Treat You Better' singer gave fans a peek into his personal life when he showed off just a few of the very relatable screenshots he had on his phone, including photos of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, along with a shot of Brad Pitt," E! News recounted.
"The 26-year-old also shared that he had a pic of American rock climber Alex Honnold saved to his camera roll, joking, 'This is his hand. Those are the thickness of his fingers. You've never seen fingers that thick in your life, for sure'."
Also on the singer's phone: Pics of an anteater ("I was trying to show my friend what he reminded me of," Mendes explained) and cute dogs from the day care where his own pup goes.
Mendes showed the images to Interview Magazine, but the most transfixing sight of all was him wearing the skin-tight tee, which had the words "Feel Love" emblazoned across the chest.
Gay Twitter went gonzo.
"TOP ME OMFG" one fan panted, while another gasped, "HIS BODY???? He can top me".
"I have thoughts," another teased, "but I'll just not post them."
"He's fine affffff," another chortled, while another wisecracked, "That's some serious phone sneak peek!"
Mendes has been the subject of speculation even though he has said he isn't gay. The photo reveal only fed fuel to that fire, though.
"I can't think of a more perfect men," one fan declared, while another sighed, "off the bone..."
"He's sooo G," another added. "When will he come out". A third suggested, "now do his browser history".
"the more I see him," another added, "the twinkier he gets".
Someone else had a totally different spin, posting: "DADDY".
Have a look at what other's had to share in response to the flame emoji-worthy post.
But not everyone took the photos on his phone as proof that Mendes dwells in the closet.
Another fan had a different take:
Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.
