'N Sync, Justin Timberlake Reunite at 2013 MTV VMAs: Celebrities React!

From Ellen DeGeneres to politician Ted Deutch, stars can't get enough of seeing Justin, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, JC Chasez and Lance Bass back together

By Rebecca Macatee Aug 26, 2013 1:27 PMTags
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Justin Timberlake, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, JC Chasez and Lance Bass are still 'N Sync!

On Sunday, Aug. 25, at the 2013 MTV VMAs, the boy band reunited at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn during Justin's epic, multisong performance. This was the first time the guys had shared a stage in over a decade, and everyone—from pop stars to politicians—was happy to see 'N Sync back together.

Here's whey had to say.

Kaley Cuoco: "Finally just saw timberlake and nsync reunion. #VMA. Dream!!!!!! #PresidentofPop"

Scooter Braun: "This dude @jtimberlake was AMAZING! and my boys from NSYNC were back together. great moment. brought back memories."

Harry Shum Jr: "JT. So awesome seeing the old & new school dancers rip it on stage! Amazing performance! #thankyou #NSYNC #2013VMAs"

Hailee Steinfeld: "Just had a solo dance party to this JT/NSYNC performance. Now I'm crying. Not because I'm alone. But because it was SO GOOD."

Michelle Trachtenberg: "That was not nearly enough of #NSYNC #WhyWhyWhy :-("

Snooki: "Me over NSYNC tonight. Clearly I'm obsessed and 10 again. #1fan bringing it back. Now this is a boy band."

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Florida Congressman Ted Deutch: "If it were OK for me to tweet about Justin Timberlake and NSYNC, I'd be really excited to do it. #VMAs"

Ellen DeGeneres: "Portia just fainted. @NSYNC #VMAs"

Ashley Tisdale: "I literally just started jumping up and down on the couch when #nsync came on"

Jenna Dewan-Tatum: "Oh that nsync reunion just made me so happy...and dear Lord Justin just killed that performance #dropthemike"

As for the guys themselves? They also seemed pretty excited to be back together at the show. Justin, who received the 2013 Michael Jackson Vanguard Award for his career achievements (which include 14 VMA wins), made sure to thank his fellow bandmates. "Half of the Moonmen I won, I won with those four guys over there," he said. "We can keep it at my house but I share this award with them."

JC tweeted that it was "a pleasure #NSYNC performing with you guys," adding, "It was amazing supporting my friend @jtimberlake tonight. No one deserves the awards more."

Chris wrote, "Was so great to be with the greatest 4 guys on the planet!"

"Love my @NSYNC brothers," tweeted Lance. "@iamckirkpatrick @JCChasez @jtimberlake and @realjoeyfatone"

OK, guys, what's it gonna take? We want you back!