Benny Blanco is trending again, and this time it has nothing to do with chart-topping hits. The 37-year-old music producer raised eyebrows after debuting his new podcast, “Friends Keep Secrets,” alongside longtime friend Lil Dicky and Lil Dicky’s wife, Kristin Batalucco.
During Tuesday’s episode, Blanco lounged barefoot on a couch in an orange and white T-shirt with tan pants. The camera clearly showed what appeared to be dirt covering the soles of his feet and around his toes. Viewers did not miss it. Screenshots and clips quickly circulated online, with many fans zooming in on the details.
That was not the only moment that drew attention. At one point, Blanco deliberately passed gas into the microphone, announcing, “Wait, see if you guys could pick this up,” before doing it. The room reacted with laughter. Social media did not.
Selena Gomez Fans React Strongly on Social Media
The backlash came swiftly, especially from fans of Selena Gomez, who married Blanco in November 2025. On platforms like X, users shared sharp commentary. “I can’t believe she lets him touch her,” one person wrote under a podcast clip. “LITERALLY WHY would she marry him out of all the men in the world,” another commenter posted.
One user added, “That is disgusting idk how selena dealing with this.” Some comments escalated further, with a handful of users even suggesting Gomez should leave him. “Selena needs to divorce him and find someone better,” one post read. Another stated, “I have never been more disappointed in Selena than I am right now.”
The intensity of the reaction highlights how invested fan communities can become in celebrity relationships. A single viral clip can reshape perception in hours.
Not the First Time Hygiene Habits Made Headlines
This is not Blanco’s first brush with controversy over personal hygiene. In a November 2024 interview with People, he openly admitted he does not shower every day. “Some people I know shower two to three times a day, but I feel like the oils on your skin don’t have time to rejuvenate and get juicy,” he explained at the time.
He also described his preferred scent profile in detail. “I like to use a hodgepodge. I want to smell like tobacco, but also like cotton candy,” he said. “I want there to be an aroma as I’m walking by. I want it to smell a little bit like man, a little bit feminine. I definitely lean a little more feminine in every sense.”
© BennyBlanco/TiktokThat candid approach to grooming already divided opinion. The podcast moment simply added fuel to an existing narrative, as many believe that Blanco dated Lil Dicky before marrying Selena.
Public Persona Versus Private Relationship
Blanco has long leaned into an offbeat, unfiltered persona. From playful interviews to chaotic social media moments, he often embraces awkward humor. His friendship with Lil Dicky, known for absurdist comedy, fits that tone. The fart joke on the podcast may have felt on-brand for him. For some viewers, it landed as juvenile.
© Getty ImagesGomez, 33, rose to fame on the Disney Channel and has since built a polished, multifaceted career spanning music, acting, and beauty entrepreneurship. Her image has often been associated with poise and vulnerability. That contrast may explain why certain fans struggle with Blanco’s more irreverent style.
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