Selena Gomez stands firmly by her husband’s side Benny Blanco after her podcast debut “Friends Keep Secrets” sparked online debate over her outspoken hygiene comments and on-camera antics.
Rather than directly addressing the backlash, the pop star shared a sweet Instagram video of the couple kissing, writing that she’s falling “more and more in love” with him every day.
This display of affection comes as the newlyweds celebrate five months of marriage.
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Selena Gomez shows unwavering love for Benny Blanco amid podcast controversy
Selena Gomez is making it clear that nothing, not even a viral share, will shake her feelings for Benny Blanco.
Just a day after Blanco sparked discussion online with eyebrow-raising comments about her personal hygiene during the launch of her new podcast series “Friends Keep Secrets,” Gomez shared a playful video on her Instagram Story.
In the clip, the couple are seen laughing together in a park before leaning in for a kiss.
She captioned the post with a heartfelt message, writing that she’s falling “more and more in love” with him every day.
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Benny Blanco Sparks Reaction Online Over Barefoot Moment, Hygiene Confessions on Podcast
The first episode of Blanco’s podcast sent Gomez’s fans into a frenzy. During the Feb. 24 premiere, the music producer appeared barefoot on a couch, wearing an orange and yellow T-shirt and beige pants, with viewers quick to point out that his feet looked visibly dirty as they rested on the cushions.
The YouTube comments section was filled with reactions. Some fans playfully challenged him, writing: “Good podcast, wash your feet, Benny, and mop the floors.”
At another point in the episode, Blanco leaned into the shock factor by intentionally passing gas near the microphone, asking listeners to see if it would register on the audio.
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The video of Blanco’s feet quickly went viral on social media, sparking serious backlash from Gomez’s fans, with many going so far as to beg her to divorce her husband.
One person wrote on X: “LITERALLY WHY would she marry him of all the men in the world?”
Another commented: “He is absolutely disgusting. What is Selena doing??? sister, wake up. He is disgusting.”
However, based on Gomez’s latest post on her Instagram Stories, she doesn’t seem bothered by Blanco’s dirty, viral feet.
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Why Benny Blanco started a podcast series
Blanco said the inspiration behind her new digital series was rooted in positivity.
Talk to The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published on February 24, he explained that he wanted to create a space centered on friendship and humor.
“For all the Andrew Tates and terrible people in this world, I saw an opening because I love spending time with my friends, and my two best friends happen to be the funniest people I know and maybe the funniest people in the world,” Blanco said.
Amid the backlash over her dirty feet and hygiene, it’s worth noting that Blanco’s relaxed approach to hygiene isn’t entirely new.
In a 2024 interview with People MagazineBlanco admitted that he doesn’t shower daily and avoids washing his hair frequently.
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He explained that he believes natural oils need time to restore, noting that some people shower several times a day, but he prefers a less frequent routine.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco open up about their deep connection and early marriage certainty
Despite all this, Gomez remained openly affectionate. The couple has always expressed their admiration for each other.
In a joint interview with rolling stone Last March, Blanco said he knew early on that Gomez would be his wife.
“I was so sure I was going to marry her,” he said, adding that their relationship was unlike anything he had experienced before. He explained that they both wake up thinking about how to make each other’s day better.
The “Emilia Perez” star shared a similar view in her March 2024 cover story with Vanity Faircalling Blanco the “light” in her life and her best friend.
“I was never loved that way,” she said at the time. “He’s just been a light. A complete light in my life. He’s my best friend. I love telling him everything.”
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Selena Gomez Shares Loved-up Yacht Photos With Benny Blanco As He Calls Her ‘My Angel’
Most recently, Gomez gave fans another glimpse into their relationship with photos from a yacht getaway shared on Instagram.
The 33-year-old beauty mogul looked radiant in a white bikini, reclining on a lounge chair with her hair pulled back into a sleek bun. In one image, she leaned in to talk to Blanco as he relaxed nearby; in another, he kissed her forehead while she held a cup between them.
She simply captioned the post “Randoms,” along with additional photos of friends, uplifting messages, and a behind-the-scenes look at her Rare Beauty brand.
Blanco quickly jumped into the comments, writing, “My angel,” a response that attracted thousands of likes. Fans also flooded the section with messages of support, praising the couple and celebrating their affection for each other.