Last night was a pure Disney Channel fever dream come to life: Joe Jonas shocked the crowd by bringing out Demi Lovato at the Jonas Brothers’ JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour at MetLife Stadium.
The crowd lost it as Demi and Joe slayed Gotta Find You, This Is Me, and Wouldn’t Change a Thing, instantly transporting everyone back to peak Camp Rock era.
Because it couldn’t just be a normal reunion, Demi even dropped a TikTok video of her and Joe lip-syncing to Debby Ryan’s iconic “Sat Down with the President of Disney Channel” audio and every 2000s kid legitimately LOST IT.
Why It’s a Big Deal (AKA #NostalgiaHit)
For all the GenZers out there who *may* have no clue what the big deal is here, this isn’t just some random collab. Demi and Joe were briefly a thing back in 2010 (!!), after meeting on the set of the first Camp Rock movie.
Their onscreen chemistry turned real, and they officially dated for a few months before Joe ended it, saying he cared more about preserving their friendship.
That breakup was intense—Demi actually had to leave the Jonas Brothers’ tour later that year to enter treatment, so seeing them reunited on stage now? It’s full-circle feels.
A Quick Flashback: What happened between Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato?
Joe and Demi first crossed paths on the set of Camp Rock in 2007, but it wasn’t until around 2010 that things sparked romantically. As fans know, Joe admitted at the time, “Demi and I knew going into our romantic relationship that it may not be an easy one,” and honestly, it wasn’t. Here’s what went down:
- The Timeline & Feelings
The romance was short-lived, just a few months (March-May) into 2010. When things ended, Joe explained (via Parade), “I feel I care more about our friendship right now. It was my choice to break up, but I love her as a friend.” - Demi’s Reaction
Demi didn’t hold back. In an interview with Nightline (via Digital Spy) she shared, “We were in a relationship and we broke up, and at one point, I was really mad at him.” - Public vs. Private Realness
It got tricky holding down the romance when the world was watching. Demi reflected on Twitter, pairing public pressure with private emotion: “I kind of learned throughout this whole experience that having my private life public isn’t as awesome as it might seem.” - From Lovers to Friends
Flash forward, Demi softened, calling Joe and Nick “like brothers” and emphasizing, “We have a great friendship. … We may not be as close as we used to be, but that’s okay.”
So nutshell? Demi and Joe’s fling was as short as it was iconic—and yes, the breakup was real, messy, and emotional. But they navigated the fallout with honesty, and ultimately found their way back to a place of friendship (with a chunky dose of nostalgia thrown in).
‘Camp Rock 3’ Rumors: Are We Getting a Sequel?
Oh, and while everyone’s freaking out over the reunion, rumors are popping that Demi has finalized a deal to return for Camp Rock 3 alongside the Jonas Brothers, with filming supposedly starting in September.
While Disney hasn’t officially said “go,” fans on X (a.k.a. Twitter) are buzzing, and Disney fanatics are living.
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