PICTURE PERFECT: To the untrained eye, it looks like a group of happy friends enjoying lunch on their European adventure.
But beneath the surface lies an intense power struggle that’s been building within the group since their Euro adventure began two weeks ago.
The photo, posted by one of the group members, portrays a cheerful, peaceful and united front at a restaurant in sun-drenched Barcelona.
But DBT understands the image was taken just three minutes after a tense 30-minute argument about where they should eat, and when.
“Honestly it was like being on the UN Security Council,” says one insider who asked to remain anonymous.
“There was shouting, negotiating, a tearful meltdown and veiled threats to leave the group.”
Shortly after the bitter conflict, the group composed themselves enough to smile for the camera as though nothing had happened.
A few even had the audacity to show the peace symbol with their hands.
The resulting photo was captioned: #squadgoals.
“I’m really not looking forward to all the conflict about where to have dinner tonight,” the insider told DBT.
“I think I might just stay in my hotel room and get room service.”
