Is it too late now to say sorry? Apparently not for Justin Bieber, who made headlines after giving Shohei Ohtani a playful thumbs-down during Game 3 of the World Series on October 27th at Dodger Stadium.

As Ohtani launched a massive home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers, cameras caught Bieber — wearing his signature ball cap and casual denim jacket — booing the moment with exaggerated disapproval. The clip quickly went viral, with fans flooding social media to debate whether the move was serious or just in good fun.

Justin Bieber Gives Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Thumbs-Down In Viral World Series Moment

Turns out, Bieber was simply showing some love for his home team — the Toronto Blue Jays — who were facing off against the Dodgers that night.

“He’s Canadian, of course he’s rooting for the Blue Jays!” one fan commented on X. “It’s all fun and games!”

Despite Bieber’s spirited energy, the Blue Jays ultimately fell to the Dodgers in a nail-biting 18-inning showdown — tying for the longest World Series game in history. The six-hour marathon kept everyone on edge until the Dodgers sealed a dramatic 6–5 win.

A Star-Studded Night at Dodger Stadium

The Biebers weren’t the only celebrities spotted in the crowd. Stars including Jeff Goldblum, Jacob Elordi, and Rob Lowe attended a lively pre-game celebration, while SmartLess podcast hosts Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes joined Brad Paisley, who performed the national anthem.

Justin Bieber Thumbs Down Shohei Ohtani Home Run at World Series

Actor Glen Powell also made waves after his priceless reaction to the Dodgers’ walk-off home run was caught on camera, instantly becoming a meme-worthy moment across social platforms.

While Bieber’s thumbs-down may have sparked a few laughs, it’s clear he was simply showing loyalty to his hometown heroes. And judging by the energy in the stadium — and online — baseball fans everywhere were feeling the heat.