Selena Gomez is pushing back against online calls for a split from husband Benny Blanco, making it clear that a viral podcast clip won’t shake their marriage.
The actress and singer addressed the wave of commentary Wednesday through a personal Instagram post, sharing an intimate video of the couple kissing. The affectionate clip appeared to be a direct — though unspoken — response to critics who had urged her to reconsider her relationship after Blanco’s widely circulated “gross” on-camera moment.
Overlaying the video, Gomez wrote: “I fall more and more in love with you every day, my love.”
The post arrived just days before the couple’s five-month wedding anniversary. Gomez and Blanco tied the knot in September 2025 in what was described as a private ceremony, marking a new chapter in a relationship that began publicly in 2023.
The controversy erupted Tuesday following the debut episode of Blanco’s new podcast, Friends Keep Secrets, which he launched alongside longtime friend Lil Dicky and Lil Dicky’s wife, Kristin Batalucco.
The unscripted show aims to capture candid, behind-the-scenes conversations among friends. But early moments in the premiere episode quickly overshadowed the format itself.
During the recording, Blanco lounged barefoot on a couch, with cameras clearly showing dirt on the soles of his feet. In another moment that fueled online reactions, he audibly passed gas and jokingly asked the room, “Wait, see if you guys could pick this up,” referring to the microphone.
Clips of the exchange spread rapidly across X, TikTok and Instagram, drawing thousands of comments within hours.
While some online users speculated about the impact of the viral moment on the couple’s relationship, Gomez’s Instagram post served as a direct show of unity. The video, filmed in a softly lit setting, shows the pair embracing and kissing, underscoring their closeness.
Gomez has collaborated professionally with Blanco in recent years, including on her 2023 single “Single Soon,” which he co-produced. Their relationship has combined both creative partnership and personal commitment.
As discussion surrounding the podcast continues, Gomez’s message signals that the couple remains focused on their relationship, marking another public moment of solidarity in their marriage.
