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Sombr’s Onstage ‘Call Your Ex’ Backfires When Benny Blanco Answers

A short concert clip spreading on X has driven tabloid coverage, with no public response from Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco or Sombr.

Overview

  • During his concert’s recurring “Call Your Ex” bit, the 20-year-old told the crowd he would phone his own ex, as seen in the video.
  • He dialed intending to reach Selena Gomez, but husband Benny Blanco answered and questioned who was calling.
  • Sombr identified himself and said he was trying to call Gomez, then cut the call as the exchange grew tense.
  • Footage from the moment was posted to X, where it spread quickly and prompted same-day write-ups by TMZ, Page Six and The News International.
  • Reports note Gomez and Blanco married on Sept. 27 in Santa Barbara, a detail used to explain why Blanco picked up.