Joe Jonas reportedly upset by Sophie Turner’s “over-the-top” birthday wish to beau Peregrine Pearson

Joe Jonas is reportedly feeling blindsided by ex-wife Sophie Turner’s public birthday tribute to her new boyfriend, British aristocrat Peregrine Pearson, especially since their divorce was only finalized a few weeks ago. Sources close to Jonas, 35, claimed to DailyMail that Turner’s Instagram post—where she affectionately called Pearson her “angel pie” and shared an album of their romantic moments—felt like “a slap in the face.”

The post featured Turner and Pearson, 30, in a series of intimate photos, including snaps of the couple kissing, boating, and celebrating milestones together. Given the bitter, year-long custody battle they endured and the recent end of their marriage, friends of Jonas suggest the timing of Turner’s tribute “twisted the knife” even further.

Turner, 28, officially confirmed her relationship with Pearson through the post, which quickly went viral and sparked considerable public debate. Many fans were surprised by her decision to share such a personal message publicly, particularly given the high-profile nature of her split from Jonas.

Turner and Jonas share two young daughters, and while Jonas is reportedly committed to being an involved father and maintaining a cooperative co-parenting relationship, sources say he’s concerned that the public display could complicate their efforts. For his part, Jonas has kept his response to the post discreet, hoping that staying composed will prevent any additional media scrutiny.