Selena Gomez Sends Love to Benny Blanco Amid Buzz Over His Appearance
- Selena Gomez affirmed her affection in an Instagram Story video on Feb. 25, kissing Benny Blanco and saying she falls more in love each day after his Friends Keep Secrets podcast debut.
- In the episode's opening shot, Blanco's bare soles covered in black dirt drew immediate attention as he set up with cohosts Lil Dicky and Kristin Batalucco during the Friends Keep Secrets podcast debut.
- During the debut episode, Blanco asked about 'gas' and urinating then farted on camera, prompting mockery from Sloan Hooks and others, with some defending him by saying `I would wear socks`.
- One day after the debut sparked commentary, Selena Gomez posted a loving tribute, emphasizing she 'loves Benny Blanco from his head to his toes' amid social media users' focus on his feet.
- The Feb. 24 debut illustrates how small on-camera details can prompt viral scrutiny, as Benny Blanco's bare, dusty soles sparked criticism despite his intent to spread good vibes on Friends Keep Secrets podcast.
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Selena Gomez Reaffirms Her Love For Benny Blanco In New Post
MEGASelena Gomez is standing firmly by husband Benny Blanco after his "Friends Keep Secrets" podcast debut sparked online debate over his candid hygiene comments and on-camera antics. Rather than address the backlash directly, the pop star shared a sweet Instagram video of the couple kissing, writing that she falls "more and more in love" with him each day. The show of affection comes as the newlyweds celebrate five months of marriage. Selena Go…
Selena Gomez Defends Husband Benny Blanco Amid 'Dirty Feet' Podcast Backlash: 'More in Love Every Day'
Selena Gomez reaffirmed her affection for husband Benny Blanco with a romantic Instagram Story post on Feb. 25, 2026, captioning a kissing video "I fall more and more in love with you every day my love" — a move many interpreted as a direct response to viral backlash over his barefoot, visibly dirty feet and on-air flatulence during the debut of his podcast "Friends Keep Secrets."
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