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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s romance has been stealing hearts ever since they dropped their joint album I Said I Love You First on March 21. Over the past month, they’ve popped up on a bunch of podcasts and interviews, giving fans a sweet peek into their relationship—and honestly, people can’t get enough of their adorable stories.
On Wednesday, April 30, the couple joined the Table Manners podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware, and they got pretty open about their “embarrassing” first kiss. Turns out, it was such a wild experience that Selena ended up with a rash and her heart racing like crazy!
Benny shared that on one of their early dates, they played a game called We’re Not Really Strangers. One of the cards told them to “take a selfie with the person next to you.” Selena didn’t hesitate for a second—she just leaned her head on Benny’s chest, snapped a cute selfie, and basically melted everyone’s hearts. Benny was so smitten by Selena’s beauty that he couldn’t help himself and went in for a kiss. But the moment caught Selena off guard—her heart started pounding super fast and she even broke out in a rash! Talk about a memorable first kiss.
Selena confessed she felt a little embarrassed about how flustered she got. She explained it was because she hadn’t really liked anyone in years. “Some kisses are just for fun,” she said, “but when you actually feel something behind a kiss, it’s totally different.” She added that she’d been single for about five years, with just a few bad dates sprinkled in, but never felt that kind of spark—so yeah, it caught her by surprise.
The couple also shared another cute detail from those early days. Apparently, Selena would show up 20 to 30 minutes early for their dates and just hang out outside Benny’s place. Benny joked that he didn’t realize his cameras were catching her waiting there! Selena laughed, admitting she was nervous because she really liked him and wanted to get ready—maybe call a friend for some pep talk or fix her makeup before going in.
Rumor has it that Benny and Selena started dating around mid-2023. By December, they made it official with a social media post and even hinted at a secret engagement! For some quick background, Selena was previously linked to Justin Bieber and The Weeknd, but this new chapter with Benny seems to be all kinds of sweet and special.