Selena Gomez is trending again, but this time the spotlight isn’t on her music or acting career. Instead, the buzz centers on her husband, music producer Benny Blanco, whose new podcast debut has triggered a wave of criticism online—and even prompted some fans to call for the singer to “dump him.”
The couple, who tied the knot in California on September 27, 2025, have largely kept their relationship out of controversy. But Blanco’s new podcast, Friends Keep Secrets, quickly sparked conversation across social media after several moments from the premiere episode went viral for what many viewers described as questionable on-air behavior.
The show, which features Blanco alongside comedian and rapper Lil Dicky (Dave Burd) and Burd’s wife Kristin Batalucco, is designed to capture a candid hangout-style atmosphere. Filmed with multiple hidden cameras inside the couple’s Los Angeles home, the podcast aims to feel like listeners are casually eavesdropping on a group of friends talking freely.
However, viewers zeroed in on one particular scene where Blanco appeared barefoot on the couch, with the camera catching what fans claimed were visibly dirty feet. The clip quickly spread online, sparking a mix of jokes and criticism from fans who found the moment oddly distracting.
Things escalated even further during another segment of the episode when Blanco joked about bathroom etiquette while recording. After asking Lil Dicky about the “rules” around passing gas during the podcast, Blanco went ahead and did exactly that on-air. The moment immediately became the most widely shared clip from the show’s debut.
Reactions across social media were sharply divided. Some viewers laughed it off as intentionally unfiltered humor that matched the show’s casual tone, while others labeled the moment “gross” and accused Blanco of going too far. As the clips circulated, a number of Gomez’s fans jokingly posted messages telling the singer to “divorce him,” though there’s no indication the comments reflect any real trouble in the couple’s marriage.
For now, the viral backlash appears to be more about internet culture than actual celebrity drama. While the podcast moment has sparked plenty of memes and heated reactions online, neither Gomez nor Blanco has publicly addressed the controversy—and there’s no sign the newlyweds are taking the internet’s advice seriously.
