At Coachella 2026, the music wasn’t the only thing drawing attention after dark. The real headline-making moment, at least according to the internet, belonged to a new wave of speculation around Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner, whose paths appeared to keep crossing throughout the festival weekend.
It all took place reportedly during Justin Bieber’s much-hyped Coachella set, already dubbed “#Bieberchella” by fans. Among the celebrities and stars watching his headlining performance was Elordi, who was seen fully locked into the set, singing along and wearing a “SWAG” hat, nodding to Bieber’s latest era.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupNearby, cameras and livestreams caught Timothée Chalamet with Kylie Jenner, adding even more star power to an already packed moment.
But while the set itself made noise, what happened after is what really set social media off.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupAccording to Deuxmoi and other unverified reports circulating online, Elordi and Kendall were seen getting close at a Justin Bieber after-party later that night. Some accounts even claimed the two were kissing, though those claims remain unconfirmed and have not been backed by clear photos.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupHowever, the rumors didn’t come out of nowhere. Fans were quick to point back to a previous encounter at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars party in March, where the two were reportedly seen deep in conversation.
Where they stand now:
Part of the fascination is the timing. Elordi has recently been linked on and off with influencer Olivia Jade, while Jenner has reportedly been single since her breakup with Bad Bunny.
© Diggzy/Jesal/ShutterstockNeither relationship ever fully settled into something clearly defined in the public eye, which only adds to the curiosity around what, if anything, is happening now.
© Grosby GroupFor now, the idea of Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi as a new Hollywood pairing remains just that, an idea, fueled by proximity, timing, and a very online audience watching every frame.
Celebrity sightings:
Of course, the Kendall–Jacob chatter was just one thread in a very busy weekend. The Bieber set alone felt like a flashpoint for celebrity convergence. Reports from the crowd described everyone from Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry dancing together, to Adele and Bad Bunny watching from VIP. Hailey Bieber was seen in the front row supporting her husband, who even took a moment during “Everything Hallelujah” to acknowledge her.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupAdding to the scale of it all, Bieber’s appearance reportedly came with a $10 million payday, making it one of the most lucrative festival sets in Coachella history.
