Benny Blanco shared a behind the scenes look into his proposal to Selena Gomez, but some fans questioned the legitimacy of the event
It was news that stunned fans as Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco announced to the world that they are engaged.
Singer Selena, 32, showed off her diamond sparkler in pictures on Instagram last week, gushing in the caption “Forever begins now”. She has been dating fellow musician Benny, 36, since June 2023 and, in August this year, sparked speculation they were going to tie the knot by sharing cheeky images on social media.
Now, with the news breaking, Benny has shared further unseen pictures of the proposal on his social media. The songwriter popped the question while on a romantic Taco Bell picnic, and the record producer showed his fans that the proposal was actually professionally filmed.
Sharing on Instagram and TikTok, Benny revealed the moment was actually filmed on a soundstage that had been made to look like a park. The snap showed lighting and camera equipment set up ready for the moment. The loved-up couple enjoyed a Taco Bell meal and a Champagne toast.
However, some fans weren’t convinced by the reveal and questioned why it appeared set up. One Instagram user commented: “So it was a set? Sponsored by taco bell? The picture looks all planned.” Another agreed, saying: “Same question. I thought proposals are a surprise.”
While there was some backlash, other fans leapt to the couple’s defence. One wrote: “The last time they had a romantic picnic date in a park fans kept coming up and saying hello and both Benny and Selena aren’t opposed to saying hi to their fans. The only way they could’ve made this moment special and just between the two of them was to do it this way. And she is clearly thrilled none the less! They also were able to control when the news got out this way. They both look so happy. Just let them be happy.”
Another added: “No he recreated one of their picnic dates, their favourite food that they always eat together is Taco Bell and he got her the diamond she sings about in her song. He thought about everything.”
As Selena showed off her engagement ring to her followers, the sentimental meaning was revealed. According to jewellery experts Steven Stone, Selena’s ring is valued at a whopping $200,000. The design, according to the experts, appeared to be 4-carat marquise-cut diamond, with diamond shoulders added for brilliance. And they also speculated that the ring holds a meaningful reference to the lyrics in her song Good For You, in which she speaks about ‘marquise diamonds’.
Maxwell Stone said: “Selena’s exquisite sparkler showcases a stunning 4-carat marquise-cut diamond, a true symbol of elegance and luxury. Its elongated shape holds special meaning for Selena, as it subtly alludes to the lyrics from her song ‘Good for You’, a personal touch from Benny.
“With meticulously crafted facets that come together to create an exceptional brilliance, the centre stone is complimented by diamond-encrusted shoulders. While marquise-cut diamonds are less common than the more traditional round or cushion cuts, they are highly coveted by those with a taste for individuality and distinction.”
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