So, here’s the scoop: a former Toronto Maple Leafs player, Carlo Colaiacovo, isn’t too thrilled about Justin Bieber showing up at Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. I mean, it’s not every day you see a pop star in the stands, but Colaiacovo had some pretty strong opinions about it.
Colaiacovo, who played for the Leafs from 2002 to 2009, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his thoughts on Bieber’s presence behind the bench during the game against the Florida Panthers on May 18. He posted, “Who actually thought this was a good idea?” and shared a video of Bieber, 31, and his wife, Hailey, enjoying the game. Ouch, right?
Now, let’s talk about Bieber. The guy’s a lifelong Leafs fan, hailing from Stratford, Ontario, and he definitely made waves with his outfit and antics during the game. He was caught on camera bobbing his head to the music, rocking some shades, and, well, let’s just say his fashion choices didn’t go unnoticed.
One viewer even chimed in, saying, “Justin Bieber looks like Willem Dafoe starring in a Jamiroquai biopic,” which is a pretty wild comparison, if you ask me. Another person joked about his zip-up, saying, “Bieber is at the Leafs game looking like a lobster roll.” I mean, it’s all in good fun, but you gotta wonder how he felt reading those comments.
Despite the chatter about his look, Bieber shared a selfie from his seat, grinning with Maple Leafs stars Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner in the background. He captioned it, “I’m a slut for these boys,” which, honestly, is a pretty bold statement. But hey, he’s a fan, right?
Unfortunately for Justin, the game didn’t go as planned for the Leafs, who got crushed by the Panthers with a score of 6-1, which meant the end of their season. After the game, Bieber took to Instagram to express his love for the team, saying, “I don’t remember a time in my life when I haven’t been obsessed with the leafsssss.” He added that he was happy they made it further than in previous years and that he believes in the team’s potential. I mean, that’s some serious loyalty right there.
And let’s not forget, Justin’s been a dedicated supporter throughout the playoffs. He even skipped the Met Gala earlier that month just to catch Game 1 of the Leafs-Panthers series. Hailey went solo to the gala while Justin stayed home with friends to cheer on his team. Talk about commitment!
But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for the pop star. Recently, some fans have expressed concern over his social media behavior, which has included some questionable choices. A source told Us Weekly back in February that Hailey is doing her best to support him through it all. “Hailey is trying to be as supportive as possible,” the source said. “It can be hard for Hailey, but she’s always there for him and is understanding.”
On a more personal note, Justin’s been focusing on family lately, especially with the arrival of their first baby, Jack Blues, born in August 2024. The source mentioned that he’s a great dad and super protective of his little one. That’s sweet, right?
And just recently, Justin shared his grief over the loss of his grandfather, Bruce Dale, who he connected to his love of hockey. He posted a heartfelt message on Instagram after his grandfather passed, reminiscing about their time together at hockey games. “Papa, I always took all ur money lol,” he wrote, recalling how he’d convince his grandpa to spend on snacks during games. It’s moments like these that remind us there’s more to the story than just the glitz and glam.
So, while Colaiacovo might not be a fan of Bieber’s Game 7 look, it’s clear that the pop star’s heart is in the right place when it comes to supporting his team and cherishing his family. And honestly, that’s what really matters in the end.
