Shawn Mendes hugs musician Mike Sabath after revealing truth about his sexuality following gay...

On Tuesday in Los Angeles, Shawn Mendes was spotted hugging musician Mike Sabath, just a day after he opened up about his sexuality.

The artist behind the hit song "Stitches," who is 26 years old, appeared to reference rumors about his sexuality in a new song called "The Mountain." He was seen putting bags into a car with another musician, who is also 26.

Earlier this week, on Monday, Mendes shared during a concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado that he is still in the process of understanding his sexual identity.

Shawn, who used to go out with Camila Cabello, opted for a laid-back look in some relaxed denim jeans and a simple white t-shirt.

The celebrity added a plaid jacket with a fluffy collar to their outfit to keep cozy in the chilly weather.

On Tuesday in Los Angeles, Shawn Mendes was spotted sharing a warm hug with his good friend Mike Sabath, just a day after he opened up about his sexuality.

Earlier this week on Monday, Mendes shared during a concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado that he is still in the process of understanding his sexuality.

Sabath opted for a casual look for the outing, donning some cozy white sweatpants along with a short-sleeved yellow top.

The record producer put on a long-sleeved shirt underneath and also wore a pair of brown boots.

As they loaded their bags into the stylish car, the two paused for a warm embrace beneath the bright California sun.

Shawn and Mike have been great friends for a long time and have worked on music projects together as well.

In 2021, Sabath, known for collaborating with artists like Selena Gomez, Lizzo, and Meghan Trainor, took on the role of composer and producer for Shawn's song titled "It'll Be Okay."

Sabath is among the producers for Mendes' forthcoming fifth studio album, titled Shawn, which is set to be released next month on November 15.

Their recent appearance in Los Angeles occurred just a day after the "Treat You Better" artist openly discussed his sexuality with fans during a concert at the Red Rock Amphitheatre on Monday.

The Canadian-born celebrity took a moment during his For Friends and Family Tour performance to connect with the audience and share some insights into his romantic life.

Shawn, who used to be in a relationship with Camila Cabello, dressed down in some relaxed denim jeans and a simple white t-shirt.

The celebrity topped off the look with a plaid jacket that had a cozy trim around the neck, keeping warm in the chilly weather.

As they were putting their luggage into a stylish car, the couple paused to embrace warmly beneath the bright California sun.

Shawn and Mike have been good friends for a long time and have worked on music projects together as well.

In 2021, Sabath, known for collaborating with artists like Selena Gomez, Lizzo, and Meghan Trainor, took on the roles of composer and producer for Shawn's song called "It'll Be Okay."

He expressed his thoughts on his sexuality, noting that it's been a topic of discussion for quite a while. He found it a bit amusing because he believes that sexuality is a wonderfully intricate subject, and it's really difficult to categorize it neatly.

To be honest, when it comes to my life and my sexuality, I'm just trying to understand it all like everyone else is.

It always seemed like an invasion into something deeply personal for me. It was a journey of self-discovery, a part of myself that I was still exploring and have yet to fully understand.

It can be quite terrifying since we are part of a society that has strong opinions on the matter. I’m making an effort to be courageous and give myself permission to experience my emotions. That’s all I’d like to share about it for the moment.

Shawn mentioned: "I started at a really young age, just 15. Honestly, I missed out on many typical experiences that come with being 15 and exploring different aspects of who I am."

In his latest track, "The Mountain," the artist explores themes related to his sexuality. He shared these thoughts while introducing the song during the performance.

The song features the line: "You might think I'm too young or too old, and you can judge me for liking girls or boys, depending on your perspective."

He shared his experience of creating the new song, mentioning, "Writing this song was really significant for me because it was a chance to express something that means a lot to me."

Sabath is one of the producers involved in Mendes' upcoming fifth studio album, titled "Shawn," which is set to be released next month on November 15.

"The honest reality of my life and my sexuality is that I'm still working it all out, just like everyone else," he said during his appearance in Rio de Janeiro in September.

I suppose I'm expressing my thoughts candidly right now because I really want to connect more with everyone and stay true to myself.

In a 2018 interview with Rolling Stone, he talked about rumors regarding his sexuality. He remarked, "You know, you all are really fortunate that I'm not actually gay and frightened of revealing that."

"That's a serious issue that can seriously affect people. It shows just how delicate the situation is. Do you enjoy the music? Do you appreciate who I am? Why does it matter if I'm gay?"

He also mentioned the stress of having to be seen with women to demonstrate that he wasn’t gay.

In a 2019 interview with The Guardian, Shawn described the rumors surrounding his sexuality as 'painful.'

In 2020, the celebrity once again talked about the persistent speculations regarding his sexuality during an appearance on the Dax Shepard podcast.

"It was incredibly frustrating for me because there were people in my life whom I was really close to, and they were gay but not openly expressing it," he explained.

I experienced genuine frustration towards those individuals. It's a complicated situation. You want to express, "I’m not gay, but it wouldn’t be an issue if I were; there’s absolutely nothing wrong with being gay. However, I'm not." It’s hard to figure out the proper way to react.

Since I was 15, people have constantly labeled me as gay. The truth is, I’m not, and it makes me wonder, "What does that really mean?" I've struggled with how my voice sounds and often found myself questioning the way I carry myself.

In a Rolling Stone interview from 2018, he talked about the rumors surrounding his sexual orientation. He remarked, "I realized how fortunate you all are that I'm not actually gay and afraid to reveal it." This was during an event in New York in September.

Recently, Sabrina Carpenter made news with her new single "Taste," a sharply worded track that’s believed to be directed at Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello. Carpenter was spotted in New York in September.

"I often find myself crossing my legs and sitting in a way that reflects a more feminine style, and it’s been a real struggle for me."

In 2016, he clearly stated in a Snapchat message to his fans that he was not gay and encouraged them to focus on his work instead.

Despite the rampant rumors surrounding his sexuality, Shawn has only publicly been in relationships with women, including fellow artist Camila.

Sabrina Carpenter recently made waves with her new single "Taste," a sharp and pointed track that's said to be directed at Shawn and Camila.

Sabrina was connected to Shawn for a short time in 2023, during one of the breaks in his ongoing turbulent romance with Camila.

Shawn and Camila reignited their relationship shortly after rumors surfaced about him dating Sabrina. However, they have since split up once more.

Shawn and Camila announced they were back together shortly after rumors arose about him dating Sabrina. However, they have since split up once more; the two were spotted together in New York City in 2021.

Mendes and Cabello announced their relationship in the summer of 2019, but they ended things in 2021. They got back together for a short time last year, but their reunion lasted only six weeks before they split again.

This summer, Shawn dropped a new track titled "Why, Why, Why," which reflects on a frightening experience related to a potential pregnancy that really affected him deeply. However, he chose not to reveal the identity of the woman connected to the story.

Last year, he also fueled speculation about a possible romance with his chiropractor, Dr. Jocelyne Miranda, who is 52 years old.

In 2023, Shawn was connected to Charlie Travers from Big Brother UK.