He also spoke about feeling the pressure to be seen out with women in order to prove he was 'not gay.'
In 2019, Shawn said whispers about his sexuality were 'hurtful' in an interview with The Guardian.
The superstar addressed ongoing rumors about his sexuality once more in 2020, on the Dax Shepard podcast.
'It was so, so frustrating for me because there were some people in my life that I was very very close to, who were gay and in the closet,' he shared.
'And I felt like this real anger for those people.
We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. Do you like the songs?
A post by a fan on X (formerly Twitter) added fuel to the rumors, suggesting that Mendes might be romantically involved with Sabath, citing their affectionate behavior.
However, not everyone agreed with this speculation. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account.
I'm not gay and I'm like, "What does that mean?" I had these problems with the way my voice sounded. I think I’m an idiot to not, you know … But you can’t control your heart.
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Mendes’s most significant and well-documented relationship was with Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello.
The two had been close friends since 2014, and their chemistry became undeniable when they collaborated on the hit single “Señorita” in June 2019.
By July 2019, they confirmed they were dating, becoming one of the most talked-about celebrity couples at the time.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Mendes and Cabello quarantined together, growing closer as they shared more glimpses of their life on social media.
However, in November 2021, Mendes and Cabello announced their amicable split, stating:
Hey guys, we’ve [decided] to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever ❤️.
The Stitches hitmaker, 26 - who also seemed to address gay rumors in a new track titled The Mountain - was spotted loading luggage into a parked vehicle with the fellow musician, also 26. though this time they have their shirts on.
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As we reported ... Recently, he addressed these rumours, opening up about his journey and how the constant speculation has affected him.
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. “Why Why Why” and “Isn’t That Enough” by Shawn are out right now.
In 2021, Sabath - who has worked with other artists such as Selena Gomez, Lizzo and Meghan Trainor - was the composer and producer for Shawn's track titled It'll Be Okay.
Their latest outing in L.A. comes just one day after the Treat You Better singer got candid about his sexuality as he addressed his fans during a concert at the Red Rock Amphitheatre on Monday. He later clarified in November 2018:
I don’t even wanna put a title on it. This statement came after years of scrutiny, and Mendes expressed relief over finally being able to speak candidly.
Do you like me? Shawn responded to the years-long buzz about his sexuality, addressing it head-on during his Monday concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and saying it's a work in progress.
Shawn showed a lot of courage opening up in front of such a big audience, and it looks like he's got some friends to lean on here.
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And that’s all I really want to say about that for now.'
Shawn also shared: 'I was really young when I started.
'I thought, "You f*****g guys are so lucky I'm not actually gay and terrified of coming out,' he said at the time; seen in September in New York
Recently, Sabrina Carpenter hit the headlines for her single Taste, a acid-tongued song that is rumored to be aimed at Shawn and Camila; Carpenter seen in September in New York
'I'm always first to cross my legs and sit with a position of this feminine style and I really suffered with that s**t.'
He also flatly denied that he was gay in a Snapchat message to his fans in 2016, while urging them to concentrate on his work.
Although he has been the object of wild speculation about his sexuality, Shawn has only ever publicly dated women, such as fellow singer Camila.
Recently, Sabrina Carpenter hit the headlines for her single Taste, a acid-tongued song that is rumored to be aimed at Shawn and Camila.
Sabrina was briefly linked to Shawn in 2023, during one of the gaps in his long-running on-off relationship with Camila.
Shawn and Camila publicly got back together not long after his dating rumors with Sabrina, but have since broken up yet again.
Shawn and Camila publicly got back together not long after his dating rumors with Sabrina, but have since broken up yet again; seen in 2021 in NYC
Mendes and Cabello went public as a couple over the summer of 2019 and broke up in 2021, then briefly reunited last year only to break up after six weeks.
This summer Shawn released his song Why, Why, Why about a pregnancy scare that 'shook me to my core' - though he declined to name the woman involved.
He also previously sparked romance rumors with his chiropractor, Dr.
Jocelyne Miranda, 52, last year.
Shawn was also linked to Big Brother UK's Charlie Travers in 2023.
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It's such a tricky thing. actually. ♥️
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While both Mendes and Sabath have not addressed the relationship rumors, their interactions suggest a strong friendship rooted in mutual respect and professional collaboration.
Inside the Past Relationships of Shawn Mendes with High-Profile Celebrities
Shawn Mendes has had several high-profile relationships throughout his career, each drawing attention and sparking interest among fans.
In 2016, rumors spread that Mendes was involved with actress Chloë Grace Moretz after the two exchanged flirtatious messages on X (formerly Twitter).
However, the speculation quickly faded, and neither party confirmed the relationship.
Between 2017 and 2018, Mendes was linked to model Hailey Baldwin (now Hailey Bieber).
Sabath documents his friendship with Mendes, frequently expressing admiration for him on social media.
In one Instagram post, Sabath shared a photo of the two smiling shirtless, captioned:
…. She’s still one of the f—— coolest people ever — she’s not just a beautiful person visually, but she’s one of the most beautiful hearts I’ve ever met.
While loading suitcases into a sleek vehicle, the pair stopped to share a tight hug under the California sunshine.