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Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello Were ‘Friendly’ for ‘Months’ Before Coachella Kiss: Source

This weekend atCoachellawasn’t the first timeShawn Mendeshas calledCamila Cabello"Señorita" as of late.

“They have been friendly for several months and hung out,” says the insider. “They always seemed to have a special connection.”

In avideoshared to 102.7 KIIS FM’s Twitter account on Friday, Mendes, 24, and Cabello, 26, can each be seen holding a drink in their hands while engaging in conversation.

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For the nighttime outing, the “Mercy” singer wore a graphic T-shirt, beige pants and a bandana around his neck, while the “Havana” crooner donned a white bustier top and denim cargo pants.

After years of friendship and a collaboration titled “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” Mendes and Cabello started dating in July 2019.

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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Shawn Mendes attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images); LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Camila Cabello attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

The pair spent the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic quarantined together in Miami, and Mendes said in August 2021 that the timebrought them closer together.

“Camila and I were so lucky because we were able to just kind of be in a still moment, and it was the first time in the past six years that we’ve been just able to relax and not work at all,” said the “Stitches” performer in an interview withAudacy Check Inat the time. “We were going on bike rides around Miami, and it just felt really beautiful.”

In November 2021, Mendes and Cabelloannounced their spliton Instagram through a joint statement.

“Hey guys, we’ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever ❤️” the statement, which they both shared on their Instagram Story, said. “We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends.”

“We so appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward ❤️❤️❤️ Camila and Shawn,” the statement concluded.

Coachella will continue for itssecond weekendfrom April 21 to 23.

source: people.com