Benny Blanco's Podcast Debut Marred by Hygiene Controversy
Music producer Benny Blanco, the husband of pop star Selena Gomez, has ignited a social media firestorm after fans branded him "disgusting" and urged him to "take a shower" following the debut of his new podcast. The 37-year-old launched Friends Keep Secrets on Tuesday, but it was not the content that captured attention; instead, viewers were horrified by his visibly dirty feet, which he placed on the sofa throughout the recording.
Fan Reactions: Outrage and Sympathy for Selena Gomez
Fans quickly took to X, formerly Twitter, to express their dismay, with many questioning Blanco's cleanliness and the state of his home. One user wrote, "Bro needs to take a shower and hire a better house cleaner," while others exclaimed, "I am HORRIFIED" and "not even a minute into this benny podcast and am in complete disbelief." The backlash extended to concerns about his marriage, with comments like "the fact that his feet are ACTUALLY that filthy makes me sick to my stomach like selena girl what’s going on" and "i can't do this anymore.... what does selena see in him." Some fans even called for a divorce, stating, "Selena needs to divorce him and find someone better."
Podcast Details and Past Controversies
Blanco's podcast, created in collaboration with Dave Burd (Lil Dicky) and his wife Kristin Batalucco, features A-list guests such as Ed Sheeran, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Paul Rudd. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Blanco described the show as blurring the lines between streaming, podcasting, and television, noting, "We're kind of blurring the line of, is it streaming? Is it a podcast? Is it an interview series? Is it a TV show? Is it NPR's Tiny Desk? You see Ed [Sheeran] come on and we're making a song from scratch." This incident is not Blanco's first brush with fan criticism; in December, he faced ridicule after appearing to ignore Selena Gomez's attempt to hold his hand during a Lakers game, a moment that went viral and sparked comments about his behavior.
Background on Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Relationship
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco tied the knot in a lavish ceremony last September at the Sea Crest Nursery in Santa Barbara, California. The star-studded event included guests like Taylor Swift, Paris Hilton, and Ed Sheeran. Despite the recent controversies, the couple has been publicly supportive, though fans continue to scrutinize their interactions, as seen in the hand-holding incident where Blanco was accused of acting like "the main character" while ignoring his wife. This ongoing public scrutiny highlights the intense interest in their relationship and Blanco's actions, fueling debates over his suitability as a partner to the beloved singer.
