Benny Blanco makes 'Sexiest Man Alive’ list, trolls suggest girlfriend Selena Gomez ‘paid for this’

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Selena Gomez's boyfriend Benny Blanco recently made headlines after he was featured in People's Sexiest Man Alive list.

However, the spotlight quickly shifted to some trolls who claimed that his pop star girlfriend "paid for" the accolade.

Benny Blanco praises Selena Gomez in ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ feature

The Grammy-nominated producer, 36, divulged his secrets to success in life and love and revealed details about his romantic mornings with the 32-year-old singer in the article.

He also flaunted his fashion sense in a related photoshoot, sporting various chic silk outfits and showcasing his red pedicure.

Blanco is set to be featured alongside other heartthrobs in the forthcoming issue of PEOPLE. The cover star for this year's Sexiest Man Alive — selected for their physical appeal, charm, and societal influence — will be revealed on November 12.

Blanco praised his relationship with Gomez during the interview. He confessed that the best part of his day is waking up beside his girlfriend, with whom he sparked engagement rumors.

"I'm a real morning person. It's my favorite time to spend with Sel because we both wake up really early. It's like our moment before the rest of the world wakes up," he told PEOPLE.

He continued to speak of the 'Calm Down' hitmaker as his "true best friend," someone he has the privilege to "do everything in the world with."

"Every day is the best day of my life," he expressed great enthusiasm when reflecting on his romance with Gomez, which began in mid-2023.

Benny Blanco faces online backlash after he is featured on Sexiest Man Alive list

Following the announcement that he would be featured in the 'Sexiest Man Alive' list, the internet has relentlessly trolled Benny Blanco, with some users alleging that Gomez paid for his inclusion in the issue.

"Selena paid for this," a social media user wrote, accompanied by three crying emojis.

Another said, "Benny Blanco is People’s sexiest man alive??? Yall I need 2024 to be over right now."

One commentator remarked, "Wait… they’re joking right."

"Did they throw a dart blindfolded to pick?" one person asked.

Another person remarked, "Benny Blanco and sexiest man alive should never be in the same sentence."

One troll wrote, "Had to make sure this wasn’t poo crave bc this can’t be real."

"Hmm we lost the meaning of the word," one X user claimed.

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