Selena Gomez opened up about her relationship with fiancé Benny Blanco during an appearance on “Live with Kelly and Mark” on September 12. The singer and actress confirmed that she was the first to say “I love you,” a moment that later inspired the title of their joint album “I Said I Love You First”. Gomez also reflected on milestones in their romance, including a recreated picnic date and her recent bachelorette trip, offering fans an intimate look at the couple’s love story as they prepare for marriage.
GettySelena Gomez Confirms She Said “I Love You” First to Benny Blanco
On “Live with Kelly and Mark“, Kelly Ripa asked Gomez whether she was the first to say “I love you” to fiancé Blanco—a reference to their joint album “I Said I Love You First“. Gomez smiled and nodded: she did. She admitted that, although Blanco had planned a moment to say it first, she “ruined it” by blurting out “I love you!” during a spontaneous moment. Blanco laughed, and then responded in kind.
Ripa noted a similarity with her own experience: her husband, Mark Consuelos, also said “I love you” early—by accident, Ripa said, “it fell out of his mouth.”
A Recreated Date & Sentimental Gestures
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have made a habit of revisiting the early chapters of their relationship through symbolic acts. For example, the two recently returned to the restaurant in Los Angeles where they had their first date E news reported. There, they cooked together—making shrimp curry alongside chef Jazz Singsanong. Gomez prepared parts of the dish (such as deep-frying the shrimp), and together they mixed curry and coconut sauce to craft a plate to share.
Another moment beloved by fans: when Blanco recreated one of their favorite dates by hosting a Taco Bell picnic to mark their engagement. During that picnic, Gomez and Blanco shared fast-food favorites—an homage to simpler days in their relationship.
Her Bachelorette & Album Success
Ahead of her wedding, Gomez recently celebrated a bachelorette trip in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, surrounded by friends. She shared photos and videos of the festivities—white dresses, “Bride to Be” veils, “Mrs. Levin” balloon banners, dance nights, dinners, boat rides, and the company of longtime friends People reports.
Meanwhile, the “I Said I Love You First” album—released in March 2025—debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 120,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. Fans purchased 71,000 copies outright, while the project generated more than 64 million on-demand streams. The album topped both the Top Album Sales and Top Vinyl Albums charts, marking Gomez’s strongest debut yet and Blanco’s first top-ten entry on the chart.
Among the standout tracks, “Bluest Flame” emerged as a viral hit, dominating social media platforms with fan edits and challenges that helped boost streaming numbers worldwide. The song’s momentum fueled international chart success, with the album breaking into the top ten across 15 countries, including the United Kingdom and Canada.
