Shawn Mendes Steps Out in LA—But What Happened After His Big Reveal?

Shawn Mendes was spotted looking casual while out running in Los Angeles on Wednesday—just days after opening up about his sexuality onstage.

The “Stitches” hitmaker, 26—who was recently mocked in an “SNL” skit—teased his arm veins and muscular biceps in a vintage Kansas band T-shirt and baggy jeans, completing the look with a baseball cap.

He tied his ensemble together with designer sunglasses and loafers, showcasing his infamous guitar and bird tattoos.

The Canadian singer’s sighting on his day off comes a week after he shocked fans by revealing the “truth” about his love life.

While performing at his Colorado concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre last Monday, the singer—previously linked to Camila Cabello—shared that he was still “figuring it out” when it comes to his sexuality.

“The real truth about my life and my sexuality is that, man, I’m just figuring it out like everyone,” he admitted.

“It always felt like such an intrusion on something very personal to me. Something that I was figuring out in myself, something that I had yet to discover and still have yet to discover.”

“And it feels really scary because we live in a society that has a lot to say about that. And I’m trying to be really brave and just allow myself to be a human and feel things. And that’s all I really want to say about that for now.”

He tied together his ensemble with designer sunglasses and loafers as he flashed his infamous guitar and bird tattoos. The Canadian singer’s sighting on his day off comes a week after shocking fans as he revealed the ‘truth’ about his love life.

While at his Colorado concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre last Monday, the singer—who was previously linked to Camila Cabello—claimed he was still ‘figuring it out’ in regards to his sexuality.

Shawn also shared: “I was really young when I started. I was 15 years old. The truth is that I didn’t get to do a lot of 15-year-old things and discover parts of myself that you do at 15.”

In the lyrics of his new song, the three-time GRAMMY winner touches on his journey of self-discovery.

He sings: “You can say I’m too young / You can say I’m too old / You can say I like girls or boys, whatever fits your mold.”

The “Señorita” singer also opened up about the songwriting process for the track, saying, “Writing the song felt really important to me because it felt like a moment where I could address it in a way that felt close to my heart.

“And I guess I’m just speaking freely now, because I just want to be able to be closer to everyone and just kind of be in my truth.”

Back in 2018, Mendes denied speculation about his sexuality, telling Rolling Stone, “I thought, ‘You f*****g guys are so lucky I’m not actually gay and terrified of coming out.’

“That’s something that kills people. That’s how sensitive it is. Do you like the songs? Do you like me? Who cares if I’m gay?”

On Saturday evening’s “SNL” episode, the cast took jabs at celebrities who did not make a political endorsement. Heidi Gardner, acting as Reba McEntire, quipped, “Well, here’s the thing: call me Shawn Mendes, ’cause I’m still figuring it out.”

Aside from Cabello, the singer has previously been linked to model Hailey Bieber, singer Sabrina Carpenter, and chiropractor Jocelyne Miranda.

The pop star’s candidness has sparked a wave of support on social media, with fans praising his bravery and vulnerability. As he continues his journey, Mendes‘ fans remain eager to see what the future holds for both his personal and professional life.

The real truth about my life and my sexuality is that, man, I’m just figuring it out like everyone,’ he admitted.

‘It always felt like such an intrusion on something very personal to me. Something that I was figuring out in myself, something that I had yet to discover and still have yet to discover it.’

‘And it feels really scary because we live in a society that has a lot to say about that. And I’m trying to be really brave and just allow myself to be a human and feel things. And that’s all I really want to say about that for now.’

Shawn also shared: ‘I was really young when I started. I was 15 years old. The truth is that I didn’t get to do a lot of 15-year-old things and discover parts of myself that you do at 15.’

And in the lyrics of his new song, the three-time GRAMMY winner touches on his sexuality.

He vocalizes: ‘You can say I’m too young/You can say I’m too old/You can say I like girls or boys, whatever fits your mold.’

The Senorita singer also opened up about the songwriting process for the track, saying, ‘Writing the song felt really important to me because it felt like a moment where I could address it in a way that felt close to my heart.

‘And I guess I’m just speaking freely now, because I just want to be able to be closer to everyone and just kind of be in my truth.’

Back in 2018, Mendes denied speculation he was gay, telling Rolling Stone, ‘I thought, “You f*****g guys are so lucky I’m not actually gay and terrified of coming out.”

‘That’s something that kills people. That’s how sensitive it is. Do you like the songs? Do you like me? Who cares if I’m gay?’

On Saturday evening’s SNL episode, the cast took jabs at celebrities who did not make a political endorsement for president. Heidi Gardner, acting as Reba McEntire, quipped, ‘Well here’s the thing: call me Shawn Mendes, cause I’m still figuring it out.’

Aside from Cabello, the singer has previously been linked to model Hailey Bieber, singer Sabrina Carpenter, and chiropractor Jocelyne Miranda.

The singer is currently preparing for his upcoming tour and new music releases, keeping fans eagerly awaiting his next move. His honest approach to his personal journey continues to resonate with his audience, offering a glimpse into the real Shawn Mendes beyond the spotlight.