Selena Gomez was in for a surprise when she appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! following her Golden Globes appearance with fiancé Benny Blanco. During the show, Kimmel presented the couple with a hilariously unconventional engagement gift: a “Daddy Saddle,” a vintage toy meant for children to ride on their father’s back like a cowboy.
Kimmel jokingly remarked, “You can ride around on Benny in a very wholesome way,” leaving Gomez blushing and covering her face in embarrassment. Kimmel added, “I don’t want you to think that anything is being suggested here that isn’t…” before revealing that the gift might have been a regift.
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Selena and Benny, linked romantically since June 2023, announced their engagement in December, although their wedding date remains under wraps. At the Golden Globes, Gomez’s engagement ring sparked a playful moment with Martin Short, who pretended to pull the stunning marquise ring off her finger after she offered her hand.
Despite the joyful moments, fans on social media were quick to react to Benny’s behavior during the ceremony. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their discontent over his habit of chewing gum with his mouth open, with comments like “Benny Blanco nasty chewing gum with an open mouth at the Golden Globes” circulating widely.
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After the event, Selena and Benny attended a Golden Globes afterparty at Spago in Beverly Hills, wrapping up a memorable evening filled with both laughter and some lighthearted criticism.