Justin Bieber has said he ‘just wants to protect’ 18-year-old singer Billie Eilish in an emotional recent interview.

Bieber, himself a teenage singing sensation, appeared close to tears as he spoke about Eilish, who recently became the youngest artist ever to sing a James Bond theme song with the release of her track No Time To Die last week.

Justin Bieber attends the Premiere of YouTube Original's "Justin Bieber: Seasons" at Regency Bruin Theatre on January 27, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) More

Though Eilish would look to have her feet firmly on the ground after her music career took off over the past year, Bieber still appears concerned for her wellbeing.

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Speaking on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 Show, Bieber and host Lowe got to talking about the prodigious talent that is Eilish.

Bieber said: “Let her do her thing. If she ever needs me I’m going to be here for her.”

US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish poses in the press room with the awards for Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year, Best New Artist, Song Of The Year and Best Pop Vocal Album during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images) More

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