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Selena Gomez Backs Benny Blanco After Viral Podcast Debut Draws Backlash

Gomez answered the online furor by posting an affectionate Instagram video declaring she falls more in love with her husband every day.

Overview

  • Blanco launched Friends Keep Secrets on February 24 with co-hosts Dave Burd (Lil Dicky) and Kristin Batalucco in a casual, visual-audio format.
  • In the debut episode he appeared barefoot with visibly dark soles and intentionally passed gas on-mic after inviting the show to capture the sound.
  • Short clips spread rapidly across X and YouTube, prompting heavy criticism and even calls from some fans for Gomez to divorce him.
  • Coverage resurfaced a November 2024 People interview in which Blanco said he does not shower every day, intensifying scrutiny of his hygiene.
  • As of the latest reports, Blanco has not publicly responded while clips from the informal show continue to circulate widely.