Benny Blanco Rejects Live Shows for Joint Album with Selena Gomez

Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez released their collaborative album I Said I Love You First in March 2025, but Blanco has made it clear he has no interest in performing live shows to support the album. In multiple interviews, Blanco described live performances as his 'worst nightmare,' expressing a strong preference for staying home rather than appearing on stage, even joking about having a 'couch tour' instead. This candid admission has sparked some social media debate, with a few fans misinterpreting his comments as controlling towards Gomez, though others defended Blanco, emphasizing that he was only sharing his personal feelings about live shows. Blanco and Gomez's creative process for the album was intimate and therapeutic, with Blanco writing down Gomez's thoughts as they collaborated closely on the songs. The couple, who went public with their relationship in December 2023 and got engaged in December 2024, continue to focus on their music and personal life rather than planning tours or live performances. Gomez has publicly acknowledged Blanco's significant role in the album's creation, highlighting their deep connection and shared artistic vision.