Selena Gomez fans are up in arms after Benny Blanco’s new podcast revealed his questionable hygiene habits, leading to widespread calls for divorce. The incident has reignited discussions about celebrity relationships and public personas, exposing the pressures faced by high-profile couples.
Benny Blanco’s debut podcast episode has become the latest lightning rod in celebrity gossip, but not for the reasons he intended. The Grammy-winning producer, 37, launched “Friends Keep Secrets” with Lil Dicky and Kristin Batalucco on Tuesday, only to spark a fan revolt over his on-camera hygiene habits. Footage of Blanco’s dirty feet and intentional flatulence has sent Selena Gomez’s loyal fanbase into a frenzy, with social media flooded by calls for the actress-singer to divorce him.
Why a Podcast Clip Has Fans Calling for Divorce
The controversy stemmed from two moments in Blanco’s podcast debut. First, he appeared barefoot on camera with visibly dirty soles while wearing an orange-and-white T-shirt and tan pants. Later, he intentionally farted audibly, prompting co-host Lil Dicky to quip, “Wait, see if you guys could pick this up.”
While the antics might have been intended as casual humor, Gomez’s fans interpreted them as grounds for reevaluating the couple’s relationship. Comments poured in across platforms, with one X user declaring, “I can’t believe she lets him touch her,” while another posted, “LITERALLY WHY would she marry him out of all the men in the world?”
The Bigger Issue: Celebrities and Public Personas
The backlash isn’t just about hygiene—it reflects the intense scrutiny faced by power couples. Blanco has previously discussed his unconventional approach to grooming, telling People in 2024 that he doesn’t shower daily. “Some people shower two to three times a day, but I feel the oils on your skin don’t have time to rejuvenate,” he said. He also admitted favoring a “hodgepodge” of scents: “I want to smell like tobacco, but also like cotton candy… I want it to smell a little bit like man, a little bit feminine.”
For Gomez, whose career has been defined by meticulous image control, Blanco’s unfiltered persona presents a challenge. Fans who have followed her since her Disney Channel days associate her with poise and polished professionalism—a contrast to Blanco’s chaotic energy. The podcast moment underscores the tension between authenticity and public perception in modern celebrity relationships.
Inside the Gomez-Blanco Marriage
The couple tied the knot in November 2025 after Blanco earned a mention in People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” issue. Gomez’s public affection for him—including an Instagram Story calling him “the love of my life” for satisfying her Taco Bell cravings—painted a picture of genuine devotion. Yet the juxtaposition between her marketed relationship bliss and this week’s hygiene drama highlights the precarious nature of parasocial relationships.
Gomez’s fanbase, which has fiercely protected her through health struggles and breakups, now appears ready to turn that protectiveness against Blanco. “Selena needs to divorce him and find someone better,” wrote one X user, echoing sentiments that demand she prioritize their collective standards over personal happiness.
Beyond the Drama: What’s Next?
This incident may ultimately be less about Blanco’s hygiene and more about increasingly short public attention spans. Celebrity relationships that once enjoyed honeymoon periods now face immediate judgment. With Blanco’s career pivoting into audio and video content, and Gomez potentially gearing up for new music, the question remains: Will they address the backlash together or let it drive them apart?
For Gomez’s loyal followers, this latest dustup is another test of her resilience in the face of public opinion. The 33-year-old has navigated personal battles with lupus and mental health transparently, but fan loyalty always comes with conditions. Her next move—whether a public statement or silent indifference—will likely be under even greater scrutiny than Blanco’s podcast premiere.
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