Selena Gomez is no stranger to the spotlight, but her latest public display of affection has left even her most devoted fans reaching for the “unsee” button. The Only Murders in the Building star recently made a guest appearance on the second episode of her husband Benny Blanco’s new podcast project, Friends Keep Secrets, resulting in a viral moment that has ignited a firestorm of criticism across social media.
The Moment That Went Viral
The incident occurred roughly an hour into the podcast episode. While Selena was seated on the floor, she leaned over and kissed Benny Blanco’s toes while his foot was resting on a coffee table. The gesture appeared to be a deliberate, if eccentric, show of love for her husband.
The reaction from Blanco was immediate. “I liked that,” he remarked, which prompted a playful scolding from Gomez, who warned him not to turn the gesture into a “moment”. However, Blanco doubled down on the affection, telling her, “It made me feel good. I love you so much”.
A Pattern of “Too Much Information”?
This foot-kissing incident didn’t happen in a vacuum. Just seven days prior, Blanco had already shocked fans by prominently displaying his feet—which many viewers described as “dirty”—during the pilot episode of his project.
For many fans, this latest stunt is part of a growing list of public behaviors they find “cringe-worthy” or “repugnant”. Social media users on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) were quick to weigh in, with some calling the couple “the smelliest” they’ve ever seen and others questioning why such a private act was shared with the world. The shock was so significant that some fans initially believed the footage was a deepfake created by Artificial Intelligence before realizing it was authentic.
Hygiene Rumors and Past Stunts
The backlash has reignited long-standing rumors regarding the couple’s personal hygiene. The sources point to past reports, such as a 2014 claim that Gomez’s dentist scolded her for not brushing her teeth. Similarly, Benny Blanco has reportedly claimed in the past that he goes up to seven days without bathing to “preserve his essential oils,” a detail that has only added to the “gross-out” factor for critics.
This isn’t the first time the couple has shared stomach-turning “romantic” gestures. Fans recalled a previous Valentine’s Day where Blanco reportedly created a trail of nachos on the floor leading to a bathtub filled with liquid cheese for Gomez.
The Public’s Verdict: Humiliation or True Love?
While the couple clearly views these moments as expressions of their deep connection, the public perception is far more polarized. Some commenters suggested the act was a “ritual of humilliation,” while others speculated that Selena is “trying too hard” to prove her love following her high-profile past relationships.
Despite the online vitriol, Gomez seems focused on her future with Blanco. She recently shared her desire to have a large family, mentioning she hopes to have four children with him.
As the internet continues to reel from the podcast episode, some fans are already bracing for what might come next. In the world of Selena and Benny, it seems there is no such thing as “Too Much Information”.
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