On the March 3 episode of the Friends Keep Secrets podcast, singer Selena Gomez joined her husband Benny Blanco and his friends Lil Dicky and Kristin Batalucco. During the show, she kissed Benny's toe while discussing their 'healthy episode,' a gesture that has sparked much discussion on social media.
Selena Gomez plants a kiss on Benny Blanco's feet
In the recent episode of Benny's podcast, Friends Keep Secrets, Selena was observed sitting on the floor as Benny relaxed on the sofa with his feet propped on the table. Selena kissed Benny's feet, prompting him to pause and glance at his friends Lil Dicky and Kristin Batalucco. He humorously asked them, 'You like that?' Selena playfully slapped his leg and remarked, 'Oh, don’t make it a moment!'
While their friends discussed how openly affectionate Selena and Benny are, Benny remarked, "During interviews with her, I make an effort to maintain professionalism because I know she values it. I try not to display too much affection since she is her own person. I want her to shine and be an independent woman. So, I make a conscious effort to restrain myself from being overly affectionate and constantly wanting to be close to her." Selena further mentioned that her relationship with Benny "is likely very healthy and one of the best aspects of life."
The online response
However, the online community did not share the enthusiasm for Selena's act of kissing Benny's feet. A social media user remarked, “Girl, there's already some dirt on his feet right there!” Another added, “How can I unsee this? Everything I know about them is against my will.”
One person remarked, "For the sake of my mental well-being, this is just AI, and I'm going to move on with my day and not dwell on it." Another commented, "Ewww, I'm at a loss for words after this; what was the purpose??"”
Selena's kiss follows a week after Benny received criticism for the initial episode of the podcast, during which he placed his feet on the couch, revealing his unclean feet. He also passed gas and inquired if the noise was captured by the microphone.
Regarding Selena and Benny
Selena and Benny started their relationship in July 2023, with rumors about their romance emerging later that year. In December, she addressed the speculation by stating on an Instagram fan page, 'He is my absolute everything in my heart. Why has he been the best thing that's ever happened to me. He's still better than anyone I've ever been with.' They became engaged in December 2024 and were married in September 2025.