Selena Gomez Admits She Didn’t Show On First Date With Benny Blanco!

In a heart warming and humorous interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 20, Benny Blanco shared the story behind his surprise engagement to Selena Gomez. The couple, who got engaged in December 2024 after a little over a year of dating, revealed that the proposal wasn’t exactly what Gomez was expecting, and Blanco had to work hard to pull it off despite some bumps in the road.

Selena’s Grumpy Mood Before the Proposal

Before the big moment, Gomez was not in the best of spirits. Blanco recalled that she was feeling a bit under the weather, which almost led her to skip their special day altogether. “She almost didn’t even come,” Blanco admitted. “She was like, ‘I really don’t feel that well. I think I’m just going to stay home today.’”

Gomez was tired and irritable after a long promotional shoot for their upcoming album, so the last thing on her mind was an engagement. “I woke up, and I was very confused about what was happening, where we were going, because it seemed kind of far,” Gomez shared. “So, I’m kind of a little grumpy. I’m, like, tired… I said, ‘After this shoot, I’m going to go hang out with my friends.’”

Blanco, however, wasn’t going to let that stop him. He revealed that despite her mood, he managed to convince her to go along with their plans for the day. “I’m trying to figure out a way to do it…,” Blanco explained. “It’s the hardest thing in the world. It’s like, right before you’re going to tell someone you’re going to be married to them forever, they’re like, ‘Show me how good you can lie to me.’”

A Surprise Picnic Proposal

The couple had been dating for just over a year when Blanco proposed in December 2024. He made sure to keep the proposal intimate and special by incorporating one of Gomez’s favorite things—Taco Bell. The romantic picnic was an unexpected twist that completely took Gomez by surprise. “It was a complete surprise,” Gomez said, describing how her grumpy mood turned into pure joy when she realized what was happening. She added, “It turned my frown upside down!”

The proposal came complete with a beautiful ring: an oval-shaped marquise diamond, which was prominently featured in several engagement photos shared by the couple on social media. Blanco had to keep the ring hidden in a secret spot leading up to the big moment. “It was in a box, and I had it hidden in a bag that I thought no one would go in,” Blanco revealed. “It was the scariest week of my life.”

Looking Ahead: Music Before the Wedding

When Fallon asked the couple about their wedding plans, they made it clear that their focus was on their music career for the time being. The couple’s collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, was set to drop on March 21, the day after their interview. For now, the two are prioritizing their creative partnership over wedding details.

“We’re definitely not planning exactly at this moment, but we do want to make sure that the music’s good,” Blanco explained, referring to their shared passion for music and the upcoming album.

Gomez echoed his sentiments, emphasizing how important it was to focus on the music before rushing into wedding plans. “The music is what we’re most excited about right now,” she said.

A Sweet and Surprising Journey

Blanco and Gomez’s engagement story is one of surprises, love, and a bit of humor. From Gomez’s grumpy mood before the proposal to Blanco’s nervousness about hiding the ring, the couple’s journey toward their engagement has been nothing short of entertaining. As they move forward with their shared music career, fans can expect even more exciting moments from the duo—whether it’s new music or updates on their upcoming wedding plans.

For now, it’s clear that the couple is savoring every moment, both in their personal and professional lives. With their album releasing and a new chapter beginning, it seems the best is yet to come for Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez.