Katy Perry jokingly reacts to ex Josh Groban's engagement

Pop star Katy Perry has shared a hilarious reaction to her ex-boyfriend Josh Groban's recent engagement, using her own iconic song in a viral video that has delighted fans with her signature sense of humour. The singer's playful response on TikTok is the talk of social media.

The "Firework" singer posted a funny video of herself feigning heartbreak over the news that singer Josh Groban, 45, is now engaged to stage actress Natalie McQueen. The viral clip, which originated on TikTok, shows Perry comically wrapped in a towel with wet hair. She pretends to sob dramatically while her own melancholic hit, "The One That Got Away," plays in the background. 

To clarify the subject of her mock-despair, the TikTok video cleverly includes screenshots of news reports announcing the Josh Groban engagement, leaving no doubt for her millions of followers.

The story behind "The One That Got Away"

For fans who may not know the history, Katy Perry and Josh Groban were briefly linked romantically back in 2009. While their relationship was short-lived, with Groban once describing them as "very good friends," the connection had a lasting musical impact. 

Perry later confirmed during a 2017 interview with James Corden that her platinum-selling ballad "The One That Got Away," from the album Teenage Dream, was indeed inspired by Josh Groban. 

This piece of pop culture history explains why fans so enjoyed the timing of her recent TikTok video. The reaction post is even more relevant as "The One That Got Away" is currently enjoying a viral resurgence, with new fans using the track in their own social media content.

Fans praise Perry's "iconic" social media humour

The public response to Perry's reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Social media comment sections were flooded with fans praising her self-aware humour and her talent for playfully referencing her past without any bitterness. Many users called the singer "iconic" and a "marketing genius." 

They noted how Perry turned the news of Josh Groban's engagement into a viral pop culture moment that celebrates her ex-partner's happiness while promoting her own classic music. This clever video is a perfect example of how Perry masterfully crafts her own narrative in the public eye.