Benny Blanco Recalled His First Date With Selena Gomez And Admitted He “Didn’t Even Realize” It Was A Date

“When I look at her, I do say, ‘I don’t know a world where it could be better than this.’”

Benny Blanco is looking toward the future with Selena Gomez.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco sitting close at a sports event

For context, Benny and Selena started dating nearly a year ago but didn’t go public with their relationship until December. And since then, the pair have made no secret of how much they enjoy each other’s company.

In a February interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music, Selena gushed about her beau, saying that their relationship is the “safest” she’s ever felt.

Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez at a sports event

And now, Benny’s shared some equally sweet words about Selena on The Howard Stern Show, where the host wasted no time before raising the prospect of an engagement.

Closeup of Benny Blanco on "The Howard Stern Show"

“I see love here, I’m predicting marriage,” Howard Stern said, prompting Benny to reply: “You and me both.”

Selena Gomez leaning her head on Benny Blanco at an event

“I take everything a day at a time,” he continued, discussing the possibility of a proposal. “When I look at her, I do say, ‘I don’t know a world where it could be better than this.’”

Closeup of Benny Blanco waving on the red carpet

Describing Selena as his “best friend,” the music producer also talked about his hopes of becoming a father, revealing that it’s his “next goal” in life.

Selena Gomez in a sparkling gown with shoulder straps, at an awards event

If it wasn’t already obvious, Benny couldn’t hide his admiration for Selena, whom he called “the coolest, nicest,” and “sweetest” person.

Benny also looked back on the very start of his and Selena’s relationship, revealing that the romantic element came as a bit of a surprise to him.

Closeup of Benny Blanco

Well, Benny noted that their one-year anniversary is right around the corner, so who knows what he might have in store? You can watch his interview on The Howard Stern Show here.

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