Selena Gomez reportedly delayed engagement news so as not to ‘one-up’ ex Justin Bieber’s baby news

Selena Gomez recently confirmed his engagement to Benny Blanco on Instagram, showing off her marquise-cut diamond ring.

Despite announcing it now, a source revealed they got engaged in August but kept it private to avoid overshadowing the news of her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber’s first child.

The newly engaged couple’s love story spans a decade, with Benny Blanco producing some of Selena Gomez’s hit songs.

Why Selena Gomez kept her engagement a secret for months

Selena Gomez recently took to Instagram to announce her engagement to Benny Blanco.

But according to Daily Mailsuggested Blanco in August. The couple reportedly chose to keep their engagement a secret because the Rare Beauty founder was determined not to let the announcement coincide with the news that her ex-boyfriend, Bieber, had become a father.

“They got engaged in August and Selena didn’t want her engagement to be tied to Bieber in any way,” the insider said. “They knew it would.”

The source explained that Gomez was wary of public speculation, saying: “Selena knew there would be stories accusing her of getting engaged to take attention away from Justin’s baby, or that people would claim she did this to spoil him.”

Despite the secrecy, rumors of their engagement surfaced in August when Gomez posted a selfie with a heart emoji strategically placed over her ring finger, sparking speculation among fans.

The singer announced her engagement to Benny Blanco with a heartwarming message

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Gomez delighted her 422 million followers by announcing her engagement to Blanco with a series of photos in which she proudly showed off a stunning marquise-cut diamond ring.

In her caption, she wrote: “Forever begins now.” One of the photos captured Gomez in Blanco’s arms and beaming with joy, while another showed the moment she broke the news to a loved one via video call.

In the clip, she beamed as she held up her ring and said: “I said yes to this.” The recipient of the call couldn’t contain their excitement and exclaimed, “Oh my God, it’s so beautiful!”

The announcement attracted an outpouring of love from fans and celebrity friends alike.

Actress Jennifer Aniston celebrated by commenting: “BABY!! Congratulations sweet mommy,” while her best friend Taylor Swift wrote: “Yes, I want to be the flower girl.”

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s collaboration and love story

Gomez and Blanco’s love story began long before their romance blossomed, with the two sharing a decades-long history of working together.

Their professional partnership included Blanco producing Gomez’s 2015 hits “Same Old Love” and “Kill’ Em With Kindness,” their 2017 track “Trust Nobody” featuring Cashmere Cat, and the 2019 single “I Can’t Get Enough ” with J Balvin and Tainy.

In August 2023, Blanco produced Gomez’s single “Single Soon”.

Their romantic journey began in June 2023 and in December the couple went public. In a heartfelt Instagram post, the “Only Murders in the Building” actress declared Blanco her “absolute everything.”

While promoting “Single Soon” on Sirius XM, Gomez also shared her vision of an ideal partner, stressing kindness, humor and a genuine connection.

“You have to be cool, man. Not cool in the sense that people think you’re cool. You just have to be nice and likeable, make me laugh and also just be good to my family and people around you,” she said.

Selena Gomez reveals the ‘safest’ she’s ever felt in a relationship with Benny Blanco

In an interview with The Hollywood ReporterGomez opened up about her romance with Blanco, describing it as the “safest” relationship she’s ever experienced.

“This is the safest I’ve ever felt in a relationship and I see a future with this person,” the singer shared.

Meanwhile, Blanco recently appeared on Kai Cenat’s Twitch stream and revealed that Gomez initiated their relationship.

“She asked me out. It was crazy,” Blanco said. “We were just talking and then she said, ‘Do you want to have dinner?’ I went to dinner and I had no idea.”

Blanco also shared that he wasn’t nervous about the first date because of their pre-existing personal and professional connection.

Benny Blanco shares his favorite time with the singer

Blanco recently shared that the quiet morning hours are his favorite time with Gomez. He noted that they prioritize starting their day together despite their hectic schedules.

“I’m a real morning person. It’s my favorite time to spend with Sel because we both wake up really early,” he revealed. “We usually have breakfast at 6:15. It’s our time before the world wakes up.”

Despite some days when he’d love to sleep in, Blanco admits he’s typically up before the sun rises.

“I get sleepy at night. I’m like an old man. I want to go to bed early. I want to lie down. I want to be wandering as fast as possible all day,” he joked. “I still wake up at 6, no matter what time (I go to bed). I go to bed at 5:30 and I’m up at 6:15.”