Miranda Kerr's friendship with Justin Bieber a catalyst for Orlando Bloom split?

Reports are now surfacing that 19-year-old Justin Bieber had something to do with the split between Miranda Kerr and her husband Orlando Bloom.

Pictures of Bieber and Kerr from last year are now surfacing, which are said to be a catalyst for the model’s split with Bloom.

When Kerr reportedly taught their 2-year-old son Flynn to say “Bieber Fever,” Bloom wasn’t happy.

“Orlando heard that there had been some ¬flirting ¬going on and he wasn’t exactly thrilled about it,” a source told the Sunday People. “Miranda had always claimed that she was a fan of Justin’s music. She has taught her son how to say Bieber fever but it is supposed to have caused an issue.”

Kerr and Bieber spent time together after the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last year.

Kerr and Bloom have been married since 2010 and announced their separation last week. "After six years together, they have recently decided to formalize their separation,” they said.

After making the shocking announcement, Daily News notes they stepped out together arm-in-arm in New York City with their son. They were seen having lunch at Amaranth restaurant and walking through Central Park together. They are also reportedly still living in the same apartment in NYC together.

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