Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez Reunite at Tour Opener

The former best friends came together at the start of Demi's 'It's Not That Deep' tour in Orlando.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:00am

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Demi Lovato kicked off her 'It's Not That Deep' tour in Orlando, Florida, where she was joined by her former best friend Selena Gomez. Selena posted photos of the reunion on her Instagram Story, expressing how emotional she was and praising Demi's vocal performance. The two stars have known each other since appearing together on 'Barney & Friends' in 2002 and the 2009 film 'Princess Protection Program', though they had a falling out in recent years.

Why it matters

The reunion of Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez, two of the biggest pop stars of the 2010s, is a significant moment for their fans who have followed their friendship and careers over the years. It signals a healing of their relationship and could lead to future collaborations between the artists.

The details

During the concert, Demi also brought out her former boyfriend and 'Camp Rock' co-star Joe Jonas to perform 'This Is Me' and 'On the Line' with her. The rest of the setlist featured fan favorites like 'Heart Attack', 'Skyscraper', 'Confident' and 'Cool For the Summer'.

  • Demi Lovato kicked off her 'It's Not That Deep' tour in Orlando, Florida, on Monday night.
  • Selena Gomez posted photos of the reunion on her Instagram Story following the show.

The players

Demi Lovato

A popular American singer and actress who rose to fame as a child star on the Disney Channel. She is currently on tour for her album 'It's Not That Deep'.

Selena Gomez

A multi-talented American singer, actress, and producer who is one of Demi Lovato's closest friends, though they had a falling out in recent years.

Joe Jonas

An American singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to fame as a member of the pop rock band Jonas Brothers. He is a former boyfriend of Demi Lovato and co-starred with her in the 'Camp Rock' films.

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What they’re saying

“I am in tears. @ddlovato -this was hands down one of the best shows.”

— Selena Gomez

“Oh, and the VOCALS? Psh *blown away.*”

— Selena Gomez

What’s next

Demi Lovato will bring the 'It's Not That Deep' tour to Washington, D.C., on Thursday.

The takeaway

The reunion of Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez, two of the biggest pop stars of the 2010s, is a heartwarming moment for their fans and signals a healing of their long-standing friendship. Their onstage collaboration and Selena's glowing praise of Demi's performance suggest the two may continue to support each other's careers going forward.