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Fans are shocked by Benny Blanco’s “emotional intelligence,” as he reveals his relationship with Selena Gomez and demonstrates that he is the epitome of a green flag.

The love story between Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez keeps winning hearts, but it seems his “emotional intelligence” is what stole hers. A recent podcast interview left fans calling Blanco a “walking green flag”.

Selena and fiance Blanco sat down with Jay Shetty for the On Purpose podcast and spoke about the importance of understanding each other’s needs and how communication plays a huge role in their relationship, leaving many social media users shocked by the depth of his devotion and understanding – especially during a disagreement.

Benny claimed that despite Selena getting “spicy occasionally,” he has learned enough about his partner to understand how to handle a fight between them. He said, “It’s about guiding the missile, not using machine gun artillery to top it,” when it was happening.

READ MORE: Fans convinced Justin Bieber threw major shade at Selena Gomez’s recent engagement

Benny said, “I’m never going to let it get that five minutes from now,” when she sees her entering a space where I’m like, man, this room could explore in five minutes.” What are all the tools I know that work for her that I have learned, I’m going to ask? I won’t, for example, make things worse.

Benny stressed the value of bringing things together and found a way to avoid being “in that situation where we’re both upset about something” (in that situation). The producer also emphasized the value of physical touch because it frequently aids in calming down a situation and that it is “very big” to him.

He came to the conclusion that it is simple to hold someone’s hand while you’re telling them, or to give them a hug while you’re telling them, and then say, “Okay, here’s what I think,” and you can work through these issues together in such a simple way.

The music producer shared the details of his first interactions with Selena. He revealed that they met in 2019 when Selena’s mother, Mandy Teefey, introduced them in hopes both would collaborate on a song.

The pair started dating in mid-2023, and their relationship became public in December of that year. Shortly after rumors began to surface that Selena was no longer available, Selena confirmed the relationship. In December of this year, Selena and Benny made their engagement announcement.

The couple also discussed how important mental health is, how they approach public scrutiny, how they collaborate on music, and how they view the future. The interview’s clips quickly became popular on TikTok, where almost five million views and thousands of comments praised him for having an “emotional intelligence,” being a “gentleman,” and creating a secure and loving space for their relationship.

Benny setting the bar pretty darn high, according to one user, who later added, “Blown away by his emotional intelligence.” Never base a book’s cover on its merits.

That’s not a green flag, it’s a whole green garden, according to a third author! This is how, according to another statement from Benny Blanco for all you men who wonder how he pulled a girl like Selena.

Five brand-new pairings are ready to compete in their quest to pass the final checkpoint first. Here’s the lowdown on this year’s contestants

Race Across the World gives viewers a bird’s eye view of five duos racing around the globe on their quest to bag the £20,000 winner’s prize. This year’s fifth series will see the teams attempt to travel 15,000km from China to India with £1,390 to spend and as usual, without the help of their smartphones, bank cards or the internet.

The tough challenge has proved a ratings hit for the BBC, with last year’s final watched by more than seven millions viewers, a record across all the series. Best friends Alfie and Owen proved victorious, becoming the youngest show winners as they reached the final checkpoint in Lombok, Indonesia.

This time around, the contestants include a former married couple, a grandmother determined to prove age doesn’t matter and brothers who admit they’ll be disappointed if they don’t win. We take a closer look at the five pairings…

READ MORE: ‘I lost my mum – her last promise to me makes Mother’s Day more bearable’

Yin and Gaz

This duo used to be a married couple until they separated three years ago. In honor of her late boyfriend, who loved to travel, Yin asked Gaz, who supported her during the grieving process, to collaborate with her for the show when Chris passed away in September.

“I wouldn’t probably do this with anyone other than Yin,” explained Gaz. “I know that sounds weird, because we’re not together, we’re not husband and wife but we’re still best mates. And I think even now, could I do this with my brother? No. Could I do this with any other mates? No. And Yin was pretty much the same.”

Yin remarked, “I definitely see it like a gift from Chris.” He’s gone, but I believe he put a meddling hat on this, he says. He would be laughing hysterically but also cheering us on, wishing he was there, seeing all the different things and getting the new experiences. We have used this process as a platform to discuss our marriage until now, but in a really nice way.

The teammates claim that talking and making plans are their “mini goals” for the challenge. “It’s a great memory for our daughter”, said Yin. She will regard us differently from her parents, not ours. She can observe how we interact with the local community and show her and their children long after we leave.

Elizabeth and Letitia

The sisters believe they have different personalities, with Letitia’s introverted personality outperforming Elizabeth’s. “I think I’m quite social so I think there will be a strength in the race”, said Elizabeth.

“I’m not afraid to ask for assistance or attempt to communicate in a different language,” she said. So I believe that will enable me to seek out and obtain some assistance. I think my weakness could probably be my indecisiveness”.

Letitia cited her own strengths, saying, “I think I can be logical in my decisions. “I have a better understanding of the bigger picture and the plan.” I like to plan things. A step-by-step plan and process is what I prefer. That might be useful. Weaknesses, I think, maybe I can shy away from things or get overwhelmed”.

Time remains to be seen if the sisters, who are travelling together for the first time, will make a dream duo in the epic challenge but they are looking forward to the experience as much as the potential of winning. “Anything that we get out of this experience, I’ll be so grateful for,” said Elizabeth. “But I think just exploring the world and really pushing ourselves to the best of our ability.”

Tom and Caroline

This travel-mad mother and son duo feel Race Across the World was made for them, and as avid fans of the show, they’ve picked up a few tips from watching previous series. “I bought a little white board because I thought maybe we could use it for hitchhiking and signs of where we want to go,” said Caroline.

According to Tom, who believes his biggest challenge will be getting enough sleep and food, “We bought sleeping bags for the buses because we’ve seen them on previous series, and they look like they could use some kind of blanket,” added Tom. “We know we are going to struggle with the budget because Thomas needs to eat a lot – a huge amount”! his mother, he said.

With her son who spent six months backpacking through South America last year, Caroline believes Tom’s adaptability and ease of heart will help him succeed in the challenge. She calls herself competitive and determined, saying however bad it gets the couple will be able to “push on and push through”.

“I want to show that age doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting older and slower, and that you can still have the same opportunities and still get them,” said the mother. Even though I’m 60 and maybe my grandmother’s age, I can still travel and can carry a rucksack. I can keep up. Paul’s strategy is simple: “Just to be as nice as possible to people and hope they put out a hand to help you”.

Brian and Melvin

These brothers are hoping to recreate some of the childhood fun they had together on their journey of a lifetime. We’ve never spent this much time with our partners, Melvyn said, not to mention that we’ve never spent this much time together as adults. Brian and I have been married for 38 years, so it throws us a lot.

Brian’s main worry is being the first contestants to leave the show, saying “my children wouldn’t let me live it down” but Melvyn joked that: “The other worry from our families at home is that we shouldn’t embarrass them. We’ll go above and beyond to humiliate them.

The siblings say they are very competitive and will be disappointed if they don’t win the show. But the pair only recently discovered their shared passion for architecture and history, with Melvyn admitting: “If we get a chance to visit the Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Army, if it means missing a bus to go and see something like that, then I think we miss the bus.”

We must take advantage of this experience because we haven’t got time to go back, Brian said. You have time to do it if you’re 18 or 20 years old. We haven’t got time left to do it. So, we have this unique experience.

Fin and Sinoed

This young couple believes they can work well together in the difficult situation because Fin is more effective at keeping calm under pressure than Sinoed. “I believe it will be Sioned with the passports, the money, and me probably attempting to negotiate the best deals,” Fin said.

The loved birds admit they both have annoying habits to put up with from their other halves, with Sinoed saying: “He takes all my stuff. Like my food and water. I’m happy to share it, but it’s when I’m really rationing it and I’m like, okay, that’s annoying. Also snoring. That is annoying, but I can sleep through it so all good.”

Fin claims to be “talking.” “It gets to a point where i just want to be quiet and chill and she’ll not stop. She’ll only remain quiet after being offended, and I have to apologize because I’ve told her to be quiet.

Overall, the couple hopes that as they travel together and experience more of the world together, their strong bond will grow even stronger. “I hope it’ll make me step out of my comfort zone”, said Fin. “Explore fresh experiences with Sioned while allowing me to experience some incredible experiences.”

Five brand-new pairings are ready to compete in their quest to pass the final checkpoint first. Here’s the lowdown on this year’s contestants

Race Across the World gives viewers a bird’s eye view of five duos racing around the globe on their quest to bag the £20,000 winner’s prize. This year’s fifth series will see the teams attempt to travel 15,000km from China to India with £1,390 to spend and as usual, without the help of their smartphones, bank cards or the internet.

The tough challenge has proved a ratings hit for the BBC, with last year’s final watched by more than seven millions viewers, a record across all the series. Best friends Alfie and Owen proved victorious, becoming the youngest show winners as they reached the final checkpoint in Lombok, Indonesia.

This time around, the contestants include a former married couple, a grandmother determined to prove age doesn’t matter and brothers who admit they’ll be disappointed if they don’t win. We take a closer look at the five pairings…

READ MORE: ‘I lost my mum – her last promise to me makes Mother’s Day more bearable’

Yin and Gaz

This duo used to be a married couple until they separated three years ago. In honor of her late boyfriend, who loved to travel, Yin asked Gaz, who supported her during the grieving process, to collaborate with her for the show when Chris passed away in September.

“I wouldn’t probably do this with anyone other than Yin,” explained Gaz. “I know that sounds weird, because we’re not together, we’re not husband and wife but we’re still best mates. And I think even now, could I do this with my brother? No. Could I do this with any other mates? No. And Yin was pretty much the same.”

Yin remarked, “I definitely see it like a gift from Chris.” He’s gone, but I believe he put a meddling hat on this, he says. He would be laughing hysterically but also cheering us on, wishing he was there, seeing all the different things and getting the new experiences. We have used this process as a platform to discuss our marriage until now, but in a really nice way.

The teammates claim that talking and making plans are their “mini goals” for the challenge. “It’s a great memory for our daughter”, said Yin. She will regard us differently from her parents, not ours. She can observe how we interact with the local community and show her and their children long after we leave.

Elizabeth and Letitia

The sisters believe they have different personalities, with Letitia’s introverted personality outperforming Elizabeth’s. “I think I’m quite social so I think there will be a strength in the race”, said Elizabeth.

“I’m not afraid to ask for assistance or attempt to communicate in a different language,” she said. So I believe that will enable me to seek out and obtain some assistance. I think my weakness could probably be my indecisiveness”.

Letitia cited her own strengths, saying, “I think I can be logical in my decisions. “I have a better understanding of the bigger picture and the plan.” I like to plan things. A step-by-step plan and process is what I prefer. That might be useful. Weaknesses, I think, maybe I can shy away from things or get overwhelmed”.

Time remains to be seen if the sisters, who are travelling together for the first time, will make a dream duo in the epic challenge but they are looking forward to the experience as much as the potential of winning. “Anything that we get out of this experience, I’ll be so grateful for,” said Elizabeth. “But I think just exploring the world and really pushing ourselves to the best of our ability.”

Tom and Caroline

This travel-mad mother and son duo feel Race Across the World was made for them, and as avid fans of the show, they’ve picked up a few tips from watching previous series. “I bought a little white board because I thought maybe we could use it for hitchhiking and signs of where we want to go,” said Caroline.

According to Tom, who believes his biggest challenge will be getting enough sleep and food, “We bought sleeping bags for the buses because we’ve seen them on previous series, and they look like they could use some kind of blanket,” added Tom. “We know we are going to struggle with the budget because Thomas needs to eat a lot – a huge amount”! his mother, he said.

With her son who spent six months backpacking through South America last year, Caroline believes Tom’s adaptability and ease of heart will help him succeed in the challenge. She calls herself competitive and determined, saying however bad it gets the couple will be able to “push on and push through”.

“I want to show that age doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting older and slower, and that you can still have the same opportunities and still get them,” said the mother. Even though I’m 60 and maybe my grandmother’s age, I can still travel and can carry a rucksack. I can keep up. Paul’s strategy is simple: “Just to be as nice as possible to people and hope they put out a hand to help you”.

Brian and Melvin

These brothers are hoping to recreate some of the childhood fun they had together on their journey of a lifetime. We’ve never spent this much time with our partners, Melvyn said, not to mention that we’ve never spent this much time together as adults. Brian and I have been married for 38 years, so it throws us a lot.

Brian’s main worry is being the first contestants to leave the show, saying “my children wouldn’t let me live it down” but Melvyn joked that: “The other worry from our families at home is that we shouldn’t embarrass them. We’ll go above and beyond to humiliate them.

The siblings say they are very competitive and will be disappointed if they don’t win the show. But the pair only recently discovered their shared passion for architecture and history, with Melvyn admitting: “If we get a chance to visit the Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Army, if it means missing a bus to go and see something like that, then I think we miss the bus.”

We must take advantage of this experience because we haven’t got time to go back, Brian said. You have time to do it if you’re 18 or 20 years old. We haven’t got time left to do it. So, we have this unique experience.

Fin and Sinoed

This young couple believes they can work well together in the difficult situation because Fin is more effective at keeping calm under pressure than Sinoed. “I believe it will be Sioned with the passports, the money, and me probably attempting to negotiate the best deals,” Fin said.

The loved birds admit they both have annoying habits to put up with from their other halves, with Sinoed saying: “He takes all my stuff. Like my food and water. I’m happy to share it, but it’s when I’m really rationing it and I’m like, okay, that’s annoying. Also snoring. That is annoying, but I can sleep through it so all good.”

Fin claims to be “talking.” “It gets to a point where i just want to be quiet and chill and she’ll not stop. She’ll only remain quiet after being offended, and I have to apologize because I’ve told her to be quiet.

Overall, the couple hopes that as they travel together and experience more of the world together, their strong bond will grow even stronger. “I hope it’ll make me step out of my comfort zone”, said Fin. “Explore fresh experiences with Sioned while allowing me to experience some incredible experiences.”

Fans are shocked by Benny Blanco’s “emotional intelligence,” as he reveals his relationship with Selena Gomez and demonstrates that he is the epitome of a green flag.

The love story between Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez keeps winning hearts, but it seems his “emotional intelligence” is what stole hers. A recent podcast interview left fans calling Blanco a “walking green flag”.

Selena and fiance Blanco sat down with Jay Shetty for the On Purpose podcast and spoke about the importance of understanding each other’s needs and how communication plays a huge role in their relationship, leaving many social media users shocked by the depth of his devotion and understanding – especially during a disagreement.

Benny claimed that despite Selena getting “spicy occasionally,” he has learned enough about his partner to understand how to handle a fight between them. He said, “It’s about guiding the missile, not using machine gun artillery to top it,” when it was happening.

READ MORE: Fans convinced Justin Bieber threw major shade at Selena Gomez’s recent engagement

Benny said, “I’m never going to let it get that five minutes from now,” when she sees her entering a space where I’m like, man, this room could explore in five minutes.” What are all the tools I know that work for her that I have learned, I’m going to ask? I won’t, for example, make things worse.

Benny stressed the value of bringing things together and found a way to avoid being “in that situation where we’re both upset about something” (in that situation). The producer also emphasized the value of physical touch because it frequently aids in calming down a situation and that it is “very big” to him.

He came to the conclusion that it is simple to hold someone’s hand while you’re telling them, or to give them a hug while you’re telling them, and then say, “Okay, here’s what I think,” and you can work through these issues together in such a simple way.

The music producer shared the details of his first interactions with Selena. He revealed that they met in 2019 when Selena’s mother, Mandy Teefey, introduced them in hopes both would collaborate on a song.

The pair started dating in mid-2023, and their relationship became public in December of that year. Shortly after rumors began to surface that Selena was no longer available, Selena confirmed the relationship. In December of this year, Selena and Benny made their engagement announcement.

The couple also discussed how important mental health is, how they approach public scrutiny, how they collaborate on music, and how they view the future. The interview’s clips quickly became popular on TikTok, where almost five million views and thousands of comments praised him for having an “emotional intelligence,” being a “gentleman,” and creating a secure and loving space for their relationship.

Benny setting the bar pretty darn high, according to one user, who later added, “Blown away by his emotional intelligence.” Never base a book’s cover on its merits.

That’s not a green flag, it’s a whole green garden, according to a third author! This is how, according to another statement from Benny Blanco for all you men who wonder how he pulled a girl like Selena.

Gemma Collins claims she has someone else read her emails for her, and that she “can’t stand” the administrative task, elevating her recognizable divaship.

We all dread the feeling of piling up unread emails after some time off work, but reality diva Gemma Collins has taken it one step further by having someone read her inbox for her.

“I’m the worst tech person in the world,” Gemma tells us. “I’ve just about managed to work out how to do a Zoom call and I still can’t stand emails. I get someone to open them for me and read them to me. I just find them so boring!”

While the GC may be living up to her high-maintenance inbox, she claims to be unconcerned about booking holidays and has collaborated with Peach Schnapps to create an AI travel agent tool that can help social media users plan extravagant minibreaks in the UK and Europe. “People simply want a quick, enjoyable, and fantastic holiday.”

At the touch of a button, there are so many more travelers in the world. And that’s exactly what the Archers AI travel agency does, Gemma, 44, the campaign’s campaign manager, Gemma, 44, claims. Whether you’re traveling with your besties or want to escape solo, this tool simply creates a 24-hour itinerary.

And as the reality guru admits she’s planning a trip soon, we can see how amazing she is looking to start a new weight loss journey. Gemma, who started the prescription-only version of Mounjaro earlier this year, claims that “I’m on Mounjaro babe, it’s life changing.”

You wouldn’t believe I’ve lost so much weight. I’ve the only thing I’ve ever been able to lose weight without following a demanding diet. It is a revolutionary, revolutionary drug that can help overweight people. I feel a million dollars more in myself than I do in myself.

Weight loss and diabetes medication is only available on prescription. It was first introduced in the UK privately last year as a weekly self-injectable pen.

Gemma claims that her dress size is shrinking after the injection, and that it’s a gradual progression rather than a race to lose weight. “I want to lose another two stone, but this time I’ve done it super, super slowly, and without feeling any pressure.” I followed it exactly as I had to. I’m wearing everything oversized because all of my clothes are currently too big.

I’m just going to start putting on tighter clothing as the weather warms up, but I’m not yet ready. I’ll wear pyjamas and a nightie, and I’ll think, “God, these are massive.” I find it hard to believe they once suited me and are now hanging off.

She continues, “Wow, even when I travel and people photograph me,” she says. Is that the real me? and I’m not requesting that they teleport me or anything else to make me appear larger. I’m not carrying a lot of weight because my body isn’t in that much pain. So, yes, it’s nice, but I’m not a sucker for it, hun. I’m not going to die because I’m thin, either. It just begins to move along slowly.

Gemma says she hasn’t given much thought to negative outcomes despite the negative feedback that also comes with weight loss injections.

“I’ve only seen positive things, but there might be some.” I don’t think people who are stick-heavy or have weight issues should use Mounjaro. If you’re using it and don’t need it, it’s like anything and needs to go in the right hands. I believe I’m actually saving the NHS. I won’t be using the NHS because I have an illness related to obesity. I’m enjoying life, sweetheart.

Gemma Collins has taken her iconic divaship to a new level as she says she has someone else read her emails for her, admitting she ‘can’t stand’ the admin task.

We all dread the feeling of piling up unread emails after some time off work, but reality diva Gemma Collins has taken it one step further by having someone read her inbox for her.

“I’m the worst tech person in the world,” Gemma tells us. “I’ve just about managed to work out how to do a Zoom call and I still can’t stand emails. I get someone to open them for me and read them to me. I just find them so boring!”

While the GC may be living up to her high maintenance reputation when it comes to her inbox, she says one bit of admin she doesn’t mind doing is booking holidays, and has been working with peach schnapps brand Archers on their new AI travel agent tool, which can help social media users plan extreme mini breaks in the UK and Europe. “People just want a holiday that is quick, fun and fabulous.

So many more people are travelling now at a drop of a hat. And that’s exactly what the Archers AI travel agency does, whether you’re off with your besties or you want to escape solo, this tool just sorts out a 24 hour itinerary in seconds,” says Gemma, 44, of the campaign.

And as the reality star admits she’s hoping to jet off on a holiday soon, we note how incredible she’s looking after beginning a new weight loss journey. “I’m on Mounjaro babe, it’s life changing,” says Gemma, who began prescription-only jab Mounjaro, which is used for weight loss and diabetes, earlier this year.

“I’ve lost so much weight, you wouldn’t believe it. It’s the only thing I’ve managed to lose weight on without putting myself on a stressful diet. It is a revolutionary, life changing drug for people that are overweight. I feel so much happier in myself, I feel a million dollars!”

Mounjaro is a prescription-only treatment for weight loss and diabetes treatment. It comes as a weekly self-injectable pen and was launched in the UK privately last year.

As Gemma gets used to her dress size shrinking from the injection, she says it’s a slow and steady journey for her – not a race to drop the pounds. “I want to lose another 2 stone, this time I’ve done it super, super slow and I’ve not put any pressure on myself. I’ve followed it exactly how I needed to do it. All of my clothes are too big now, that’s the problem, I’m wearing everything oversized.

“As the weather gets warmer, I am just gonna start being able to wear tighter stuff and things like that, but I’m not quite there yet. I’ll put some pyjamas on and a nightie, and I’m like, ‘God, these are massive’. I can’t believe they used to fit me and now they’re hanging off.”

She continues, “Even when I go places and people take pictures of me, I’m like, ‘Wow. Is that really me?’ and I’m not asking them to angle the camera higher or anything to make myself look smaller. And my body isn’t in so much pain so I’m not carrying so much weight. So it’s nice, but I’m not obsessed with it, hun. I’m not dying to be thin and all of that. It’s just slowly, slowly with me.”

Despite weight loss injections also receiving backlash alongside positive results, Gemma says negativity isn’t anything she has paid attention to.

“There might be negativity, but I’ve only seen positives. I don’t believe that people who are stick thin or don’t suffer from weight problems should use Mounjaro. It can have a negative impact if you’re using it and don’t need it, it’s like anything and needs to be in the right hands. I think I’m actually saving the NHS.. I won’t be going to the NHS with an obesity related illness so I won’t be putting any strain on it. I’m loving life, honey.”