Justin Bieber jokes his marriage to wife Hailey was 'arranged' after being introduced by their Christian parents in 2009... as singer reveals he is 'healthy' following Lyme disease battle
Justin Bieber said he believes his marriage to wife Hailey was 'arranged' after first being introduced by their Christian parents in 2009.
The singer, 26, who wed Hailey, 23, in 2018, makes the revelation on Ellen's daytime show airing Friday, where he joins guest-host Demi Lovato, 27.
Discussing their first encounter when they were aged 15 and 13, Justin said: 'We met in the early mornings of a Today show taping.
![Oh! Justin Bieber said he believes his marriage to wife Hailey was 'arranged' after first being introduced by their Christian parents in 2009](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/14/25624440-8083021-image-a-9_1583503459421.jpg)
Oh! Justin Bieber said he believes his marriage to wife Hailey was 'arranged' after first being introduced by their Christian parents in 2009
'We — I'm pretty sure she didn't want to be there. Her dad dragged her out of bed in the morning. And basically it was like — you know, because she was raised Christian and I think she….they found out that like, I…I think it was an arranged marriage, I'm pretty sure.
'Looking back now it was definitely an arranged marriage. They set this whole thing up.
Elaborating further on the pair's fateful first meeting, he said: 'But since she was raised Christian, she's like, "Oh I want to introduce you to Justin and his mom. They have similar values and believe the same thing.
'"We think you guys would be good friends." It was definitely an arranged marriage now that I'm thinking about it.'
![Where it all began: The singer, 26, who wed Hailey, 23, in 2018, makes the revelation on Ellen's daytime show airing Friday, where he joins guest-host Demi Lovato, 27 (pictured 2009)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/14/25625960-8083021-image-m-11_1583503794976.jpg)
Where it all began: The singer, 26, who wed Hailey, 23, in 2018, makes the revelation on Ellen's daytime show airing Friday, where he joins guest-host Demi Lovato, 27 (pictured 2009)
The Baby hitmaker also gave an update on his recent battle with Lyme disease which is an illness caused by a bacteria that is transmitted to humans through a tick bite.
In January he confirmed his illness, saying: 'While a lot of people kept saying justin Bieber looks like s**t, on meth etc. they failed to realize I've been recently diagnosed with Lyme disease, not only that but had a serious case of chronic mono which affected my, skin, brain function, energy, and overall health.
'These things will be explained further in a docu series I'm putting on YouTube shortly.. you can learn all that I've been battling and OVERCOMING!! It's been a rough couple years but getting the right treatment that will help treat this so far incurable disease and I will be back and better than ever NO CAP,' he added.
![Lol: He said: 'Basically it was like ¿ you know, because she was raised Christian and I think she¿.they found out that like, I¿I think it was an arranged marriage, I'm pretty sure'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/14/25624418-8083021-image-a-12_1583504048632.jpg)
Lol: He said: 'Basically it was like — you know, because she was raised Christian and I think she….they found out that like, I…I think it was an arranged marriage, I'm pretty sure'
![Healthy: The Baby hitmaker also gave an update on his recent battle with Lyme disease which is an illness caused by a bacteria that is transmitted to humans through a tick bite.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/14/25624436-8083021-image-a-13_1583504063267.jpg)
Healthy: The Baby hitmaker also gave an update on his recent battle with Lyme disease which is an illness caused by a bacteria that is transmitted to humans through a tick bite.
![Fateful: The star were friends for many years before igniting their romance (pictured 2014)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/14/25626162-8083021-image-a-15_1583504127274.jpg)
Fateful: The star were friends for many years before igniting their romance (pictured 2014)
![Strike a pose: Justin and Demi posed up for a happy snap on the show](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/14/25624422-8083021-image-a-14_1583504087258.jpg)
Strike a pose: Justin and Demi posed up for a happy snap on the show
Justin assured his fans he is healthy following his Lyme disease diagnosis and is looking forward to his wife, Hailey, joining him on his upcoming tour.
The interview with Demi comes as the Skyscraper songstress returned with her first music video since her overdose in 2018, which references her harrowing drug overdose and split from Wilmer Valderrama.
The two-time Grammy nominee announced her latest single I Love Me earlier this week on Instagram - dropping the video on Friday.
The haunting video included Easter Eggs for fans referencing her 2018 overdose and her split from actor Wilmer, 40, in 2016 after six years.
![She's back! The interview with Demi comes as the Skyscraper songstress returned with her first music video since her overdose in 2018, which references her harrowing drug overdose and split from Wilmer Valderrama](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/10/25618218-0-image-a-13_1583490255302.jpg)
She's back! The interview with Demi comes as the Skyscraper songstress returned with her first music video since her overdose in 2018, which references her harrowing drug overdose and split from Wilmer Valderrama
The video opens with the 27-year-old lounging around a chic spacious New York City loft as she begins singing the empowering track.
As she becomes consumed in her angsty boredom, she gets hit in the head with a magazine.
It then shows bad Demi, the devil on her shoulder dressed in all black, looking for a fight.
Meanwhile, good Demi meditates at the other end of the room while literally hovering in the air.
![Demons: The star doesn't hold back when it came to reflecting on her past woes](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/10/25618220-8081683-image-a-14_1583490261284.jpg)
Demons: The star doesn't hold back when it came to reflecting on her past woes
![Lounging around: The video opens on the 27-year-old lounging around a chic spacious New York City loft as she begins singing the empowering track](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/05/25611768-8081683-image-m-15_1583474044246.jpg)
Lounging around: The video opens on the 27-year-old lounging around a chic spacious New York City loft as she begins singing the empowering track
![Angsty vibes: As she becomes consumed in her angsty boredom, she gets hit in the head with a magazine](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/05/25611700-8081683-image-m-16_1583474053336.jpg)
Angsty vibes: As she becomes consumed in her angsty boredom, she gets hit in the head with a magazine
![Duality of Demi: It then shows bad Demi, the devil on her shoulder dressed in all black, looking for a fight as good Demi meditates at the other end of the room](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/05/25611744-8081683-image-m-17_1583474066706.jpg)
Duality of Demi: It then shows bad Demi, the devil on her shoulder dressed in all black, looking for a fight as good Demi meditates at the other end of the room
![Inner fight: Ignoring good Demi's advice, neutral Demi gives into bad Demi, and they duke it out, kicking and slamming each other into walls](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/05/25611718-8081683-image-m-18_1583474080192.jpg)
Inner fight: Ignoring good Demi's advice, neutral Demi gives into bad Demi, and they duke it out, kicking and slamming each other into walls
![She's a winner: Neutral Demi finally drops bad Demi through a glass table before being named the champion, complete with a gold belt](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/08/25611722-8081683-She_s_a_winner_Neutral_Demi_finally_drops_bad_Demi_through_a_gla-a-1_1583484993998.jpg)
She's a winner: Neutral Demi finally drops bad Demi through a glass table before being named the champion, complete with a gold belt
Ignoring good Demi's advice, neutral Demi gives into bad Demi, and they duke it out, kicking and slamming each other into walls.
Neutral Demi finally drops bad Demi through a glass table before being named the champion, complete with a gold belt.
She then steps out into the street, rocking a sexy red patent leather duster, layered over a white laced-up top.
Demi passes two little girls in the street, which are believed to represent her and her little sister Madison De La Garza.
She then walks past a sexy black-clad diva surrounded by security, who supposedly represents her Confident era.
![Lady in red: She then steps out into the street, rocking a sexy red patent leather duster, layered over a white laced-up top](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/05/25611750-8081683-image-m-21_1583474127153.jpg)
Lady in red: She then steps out into the street, rocking a sexy red patent leather duster, layered over a white laced-up top
![Disney days: The former Disney star then passes a band on the street, which bears a striking resemblance to herself and the Jonas Brothers in Camp Rock](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/05/25611814-8081683-image-m-22_1583474136645.jpg)
Disney days: The former Disney star then passes a band on the street, which bears a striking resemblance to herself and the Jonas Brothers in Camp Rock
![Surviving and thriving: After a dance break in the street, she touches the arm of a woman being rolled on a stretcher into an ambulance, symbolizing her overdose](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/08/25611790-8081683-Surviving_and_thriving_After_a_dance_break_in_the_street_she_tou-a-2_1583484994011.jpg)
Surviving and thriving: After a dance break in the street, she touches the arm of a woman being rolled on a stretcher into an ambulance, symbolizing her overdose
The former Disney star then passes a band on the street, which bears a striking resemblance to herself and the Jonas Brothers in Camp Rock.
Seconds later, she crosses paths with a grown trio of men in metallic suits, resembling the brother band in their recent comeback.
After a dance break in the street, she touches the arm of a woman being rolled on a stretcher into an ambulance, symbolizing her overdose.
![Happier times: Demi and Wilmer split in 2016 after six years together (pictured 2016)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/09/25616480-8081683-image-m-5_1583486422903.jpg)
Happier times: Demi and Wilmer split in 2016 after six years together (pictured 2016)
A bride and groom then cross her path, apparently symbolizing ex Wilmer Valderrama's recent engagement.
Lovato was unconscious when paramedics arrived to her Los Angeles home in July of 2018.
Earlier that month, the Sorry Not Sorry singer had dropped her single Sober, which revealed to her millions of shocked fans, that she had relapsed on drugs after 6 years of sobriety.
Following the overdose, Lovato checked herself into a three month rehab facility.
![Moving on: A bride and groom then cross her path, apparently symbolizing ex Wilmer Valderrama's recent engagement](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/05/25611784-8081683-image-m-26_1583474185058.jpg)
Moving on: A bride and groom then cross her path, apparently symbolizing ex Wilmer Valderrama's recent engagement
In December of 2018, Lovato made a dramatic return to social media to let fans know that she would take the time to explain herself when she felt ready.
'Someday I'll tell the world what exactly happened, why it happened and what my life is like today...' she tweeted.
'...But until I'm ready to share that with people please stop prying and making up s–t that you know nothing about. I still need space and time to heal.'
At the time she emphasized that she was 'sober' and 'grateful to be alive.'
Demi has had a long history with drugs, having checked herself into rehab for cocaine use in 2010 when she was 18-years-old.
Followed by a sober living home in 2013, according to Us Weekly.
![Epic comeback: Demi announced the new single and video earlier this week on Instagram](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/03/06/08/25453846-8081683-Epic_comeback_Demi_announced_the_new_single_and_video_earlier_th-a-3_1583484994022.jpg)
Epic comeback: Demi announced the new single and video earlier this week on Instagram
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