Shawn Mendes's Twitter Comeback Is Making Waves With This Smoldering Photo

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Shawn Mendes is back!

Shawn Mendes poses in a green jacket with a hood. He smiles slightly and displays rings on his fingers
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If you remember, back in 2022, Shawn canceled the rest of his world tour to focus on his mental health and took a step back from the spotlight.

<div> <p>"As you guys know, I had to postpone the past few weeks of shows since I wasn't totally prepared for the toll that being back on the road would take on me. I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away," Shawn wrote in a July 27 Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CghLcRuLILp/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=dd67457b-c193-4097-87b5-b61e70da5b4f" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:post;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">post</a>. "I unfortunately have to cancel the rest of the tour dates in North America, and the UK/Europe."</p> </div><span> Theo Wargo / Getty Images</span>

Sure, we had a few singles, some features, a Tommy Hilfiger campaign, and a handful of paparazzi photos, but ultimately, Shawn remained pretty low-key.

Shawn Mendes walks down a city street wearing a white tank top, beige wide-leg trousers, and white sneakers while holding a green drink and a shopping bag
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Until now, that is.

Shawn Mendes smiles while lying down outdoors, with a visible tree and a tattoo on his arm
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Shawn announced his new album, Shawn, with two singles, "Why Why Why" and "Isn't That Enough," on July 31, and was immediately booked and busy between being scheduled to perform at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 11 and a handful of festivals in South America, like Lollapoolaza in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.

Shawn Mendes playing acoustic guitar on a porch

The self-titled project is his fifth studio album, set to be released on Oct. 18.

Shawn Mendes playing guitar

In classic Shawn fashion, he sprinkled the internet with samples of his new music and pictures of himself wearing his signature tank tops or going completely shirtless.

Shawn Mendes stands shirtless by a lake, looking upwards with his hair tousled and a tattoo visible on his upper arm. Trees and water are in the background

On Sept. 6, Shawn surprisingly popped back on Twitter (formerly known as X), and when a fan doubted it was him, how the "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" singer responded almost broke the internet.

Shawn Mendes smiles while wearing a floral crochet shirt with a necklace
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When Shawn innocently said, "hii, wow it's been a long time since i've been on here," an X user asked, "IS THIS REALLT YOU?"

Twitter: @crazyIive

Shawn responded, "yes ma'am," which prompted another user to reply, "PROVE IT, PICTURE," and the conversation took a turn.

Twitter: @lostboylawley

The "Señorita" singer responded with a thirst trap of him seemingly chilling in bed.

@shawnmendes / Twitter: @ShawnMendes

Now, sir.

Shawn Mendes is lying shirtless with tousled hair, looking at the camera with a slight smile. Tattoos are visible on his chest and arms
@shawnmendes / Twitter: @ShawnMendes

The reactions to Shawn's response were completely out of pocket. Here are the few I can post without fear of being sent to HR.

Twitter: @shawnminnesota

Vanity Fair / Twitter: @Clizzy_

Twitter: @patiencejennv

@drewbarrymore / instagram.com  Twitter: @Clizzy_

Twitter: @smstitches

Twitter: @crazyIive

Twitter: @perfctlytaylor

Twitter: @partiCARAlynat

Shawn thanked his fans, writing, "Guys i just wanted to say that i love you. Thank you for being infinitely supportive and loving, I really miss seeing you guys in human form!"

Twitter: @ShawnMendes

And then, as proof that Shawn is mastering protecting his peace, he posted, "Twitter makes me nauseous so i have to go but i love you guys so much... thank you thank you thank you."

Twitter: @ShawnMendes

Welcome back, Shawn!

Shawn Mendes, in a sleeveless top, interacts with a cheering crowd at a concert. Netflix logo in the bottom right corner
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