Nick Austin reacts to Madison Beer and Justin Herbert dating rumors with cryptic meme

NFL gossip and pop culture drama just collided in the most unexpected way. Madison Beer, the chart-topping singer known for her unpredictable dating history, has been spotted several times with Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

Naturally, the internet jumped straight into dating speculation mode. But what really sent this story viral? Beer’s ex-boyfriend, TikTok star Nick Austin, seemed to drop a cryptic reaction right as the rumors were peaking and fans are convinced it was directed at his ex’s alleged new NFL fling.

Nick Austin reacts to Madison Beer and Justin Herbert dating rumors in cryptic fashion

Nick Austin, who dated Madison Beer for over two years before they reportedly split, shared a Pink Panther meme on his Instagram story.

The post, seemingly harmless at first glance, came right as rumors about Beer and Herbert began swirling online. Fans immediately linked the timing, interpreting the meme as a subtle dig.

Now, the internet is spinning theories that his reaction wasn’t just coincidence, it was shade. The post spread quickly across X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and fan forums, fueling the narrative that Austin might not be too happy about Herbert stepping into the picture.

How Madison Beer and Justin Herbert rumors even started in the first place

The Herbert-Beer connection started with sightings of the two in Los Angeles, including an appearance together at what Herbert later revealed was a chess tournament. When pressed about it, Herbert laughed off the situation, saying Beer is “just a friend” and that they occasionally play chess.

But NFL and pop culture fans weren’t buying it. Social media went into detective mode, digging up past interactions, photos, and even subtle likes, treating the whole thing like a crossover episode of Euphoria meets ESPN Sunday Countdown. Given Beer’s high-profile dating history which has included stars from the music and influencer world, her rumored connection with Herbert added a brand-new twist, the singer possibly moving into NFL territory.Fans said he practically confirmed the rumors by choosing that exact moment to post. Meanwhile, Beer hasn’t addressed the chatter at all, leaving Herbert’s “chess buddy” comment as the only public statement.

The combo of Madison Beer’s rumored NFL link-up, Justin Herbert’s awkward denial, and Nick Austin’s viral reaction has created one of the most entertaining celebrity-sports crossovers of the year. Whether or not Herbert and Beer are truly an item, the drama has already secured its place as social media’s favorite rumor of the week.Also read - Justin Herbert shuts down Madison Beer dating rumors, says viral photo was just a chess game