People.com Celebrity Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Split "She broke up with him about a week ago," a source tells PEOPLE By Sarah Michaud Sarah Michaud Instagram Sarah Michaud is the senior news editor of PEOPLE's music vertical. She has been with the brand for close to 15 years, holding various roles across the digital news team before focusing on music. In 2021, Sarah won the CMA media achievement award for her coverage of country music. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology, social work and English and resides outside of Boston. People Editorial Guidelines and Jessica Herndon Published on November 10, 2012 12:30 AM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic He’s no longer her boyfriend. Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have ended their relationship, PEOPLE confirms. “She broke up with him about a week ago,” a source tells PEOPLE. “With them being apart so much it got complicated. She had some trust issues. It’s not easy, but the relationship needed to end.” The actress, 20, and Bieber, 18, officially stepped out as a couple in February 2011 after months of dating quietly. How Justin and Selena Spent Weekend Apart The couple fought off breakup rumors in August 2011 and again this past July, but were spotted enjoying a haunted house together on Sept. 30. “I don’t ever want her to feel like I’m ashamed of her,” the pop star tells Oprah Winfrey of his decision to go public with his relationship despite fan backlash, in an interview set to air Nov. 25. E! News was first to report the breakup. Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez: Clues That It Was Over