Benny Blancohas sparked controversy following the premiere of his experimental podcast,Friends Keep Secrets, on Tuesday. The 37-year-old music producer, married to singer Selena Gomez since 2025, ignited a wave of online backlash after appearing barefoot on a sofa with visibly dirty soles.
The episode, co-hosted with rapper Lil Dicky and Kristin Batalucco, took an unfiltered turn as Blanco was seen and heard passing gas on camera. Clips of the producer's controversial actions swiftly circulated on social media, with fans branding the display 'disgusting' and questioning both his hygiene and the appropriateness of such behaviour on a high‑profile show.
Friends Keep Secretscombines podcast, livestream, and sitcom elements to give audiences an unfiltered look at the hosts' interactions. However, social media was quick to focus on Blanco's on‑screen antics.
Several users on X (formerly Twitter) shared clips of Blanco with his legs stretched out, showcasing his dirty soles. Critics remarked that they looked as though he had walked through soil or dust.
One reaction summed up the sentiment: 'Not even a minute into this Benny podcast, and I'm in complete disbelief,' while others branded the scene 'heinous' and 'dirty.'
Benny Blanco debuts his new podcast by farting with his dirty feet on his and Selena Gomez’s couch.— Benny Blanco talks about being unhygienic, about dicks, and other things.pic.twitter.com/AST9VDUuBw
A moment later, Blanco deliberately farted on camera. As one commenter put it, 'There's a difference between funny and gross,' while others stated the episode set an uncomfortable tone.
Criticism hasn't been limited to hygiene concerns. Some fans of Blanco's wife, singer and actress Selena Gomez, have voiced their disapproval online, even jokingly suggesting she reconsider her marriage.
Social media has questioned how Gomez can tolerate her husband's antics, with one remarking, 'That's disgusting — I don't know how Selena deals with this,' and another urging her to 'divorce him and find someone better.'
Some users went as far as to comment, 'She wanted that ring so bad🤢🤢... Justin dodged a bullet,' sarcastically referencing Gomez's past relationships and implying that marrying Blanco was a questionable decision.
Source: International Business Times UK
