Selena Gomez is ‘very upset’ about pal Demi Lovato’s drug overdose

They’ve been close on-and-off since the age of seven when they appeared together on Disney Channel show Barney And Friends.

And although Selena Gomez has publicly stayed quiet about Demi Lovato’s drug overdose, it has been claimed the star is shaken by the news.

The 26-year-old singer appeared to be sending a message of support for her old friend when she stepped out in Los Angeles, wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the words ‘Keep The Faith’.  

Shaken: Selena Gomez was spotted looking somber on Wednesday morning and according to sources the star is ‘very upset’ about Demi Lovato’s reported drug overdose

Speaking to People magazine, the insider revealed that the duo have always been there for each other regardless of where their friendship stands.   

‘I’m sure she’s very upset,’ they said.  ‘They’ve been friends since they were kids and have always been there for each other whether they’ve been close or not.’  

Selena looked somber on her way to breakfast with friends in Studio City on Wednesday, and appeared to be comforted by her companion.  

The make-up free beauty was barefoot, letting her oversized T-shirt and its powerful message take centre stage. 

Back in the day: Speaking to People magazine, the insider revealed that the duo have always been there for each other regardless of where their friendship stands. Selena and Demi are pictured together in 2008 

Back in the day: Speaking to People magazine, the insider revealed that the duo have always been there for each other regardless of where their friendship stands. Selena and Demi are pictured together in 2008 

Turning to friends for support: Selena was seen looking somber on her way to breakfast with friends in Studio City on Wednesday

Turning to friends for support: Selena was seen looking somber on her way to breakfast with friends in Studio City on Wednesday

The Back To You singer kept a low profile in a pair of dark shades with her brunette locks left out naturally and turned to a friend for some added support.

She kept warm in a long cardigan and accessorised with a dainty religious cross necklace. 

Earlier in the day, Selena’s mom Mandy Teefey shared a sweet throwback of her daughter with Demi at her sweet 16th birthday party exactly ten years ago. 

Hidden message? Selena appeared barefoot and turned to a friend while wearing an oversized Keep The Faith T-shirt

Hidden message? Selena appeared barefoot and turned to a friend while wearing an oversized Keep The Faith T-shirt

Devastated: Earlier in the day, Selena's mom Mandy Teefey shared a sweet throwback of her daughter with Demi at her sweet 16th birthday party exactly ten years ago

Devastated: Earlier in the day, Selena’s mom Mandy Teefey shared a sweet throwback of her daughter with Demi at her sweet 16th birthday party exactly ten years ago

‘This was exactly 10 years ago at S, Sweet 16,’ she captioned. 

‘@ddlovato we love you. The world is a better place because of these infectious smiles. My heart hurts.’ 

The image saw the pair seemingly having a blast throwing confetti in the air. 

Been through a lot: They've been on-and-off pals since the age of seven when they appeared together on Barney And Friends

Been through a lot: They’ve been on-and-off pals since the age of seven when they appeared together on Barney And Friends

Always been there: Although not the closest friends over the past few years, the pair have always been there for one another and shown their support for each other's art 

Always been there: Although not the closest friends over the past few years, the pair have always been there for one another and shown their support for each other’s art 

Selena stunned in a black and white mini dress while the Sorry Not Sorry singer dazzled in red.  

Reports that Demi had suffered a drug overdose first emerged on TMZ on Tuesday.

Law enforcement sources told the website that she was taken to a hospital in L.A., and that she was treated at home with Narcan, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses.

Early reports said Demi appeared to have overdosed on heroin, but TMZ later stated that members of team didn’t give first responders any information about the substance or substances she might have taken. 

Relapse: Reports that Demi had suffered a drug overdose first emerged on TMZ on Tuesday

Relapse: Reports that Demi had suffered a drug overdose first emerged on TMZ on Tuesday

Sources close to Demi have denied she was using heroin, The Blast reported. Sources told the website that the incident report indicates that a hospital nurse told authorities the singer had been using methamphetamine prior to the alleged overdose.

A spokesperson for the singer told MailOnline in a statement: ‘Demi is awake and with her family who want to express thanks to everyone for the love, prayers, and support.

‘Some of the information being reported is incorrect and they respectfully ask for privacy and not speculation as her health and recovery is the most important thing right now.’

Just last month, Demi released her latest single Sober in which she revealed how she had fallen off the wagon after six years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol. 

Speaking her truth: Just last month, Demi released her latest single Sober in which she revealed how she had fallen off the wagon after six years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol

Speaking her truth: Just last month, Demi released her latest single Sober in which she revealed how she had fallen off the wagon after six years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol



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