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Sombr’s Onstage Prank Call Reaches Benny Blanco, Not Selena Gomez

A viral clip captures the moment the singer’s crowd bit turned tense after Gomez’s husband answered.

Overview

  • During his “Call Your Ex” segment, Sombr attempted to phone Selena Gomez live from the stage but was met by Benny Blanco on the line.
  • Video posted to X shows the exchange grow awkward as a deep voice asked “Who’s this?” and Sombr identified himself before quickly ending the call.
  • Outlets including TMZ, Page Six, The News International, and News18 reported the moment after clips circulated widely on social media.
  • News18 reported the call occurred at Sombr’s October 27 show in San Francisco, where the crowd fell silent as the bit unraveled.
  • Neither Gomez, Blanco, nor Sombr has issued public statements, with coverage noting the context of Gomez and Blanco’s September 27 wedding.