Selena Gomez 'not sure' about future with Benny Blanco as Stephen Colbert questions his 'intentions'

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Selena Gomez gave fans a glimpse into her relationship with music producer Benny Blanco during her appearance on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on Tuesday, December 3.

Colbert, 60, asked the 'Only Murders in the Building' star about her Thanksgiving celebrations.

"I watched my boyfriend cook everything," Gomez said, as Colbert revealed a sweet photo of the couple at home, with Blanco, 36, wrapping her in a warm hug.

Stephen Colbert's playful warning to Benny Blanco

The conversation took a humorous turn when Stephen Colbert, known for his quick wit, inquired about their relationship's future.

"If you don’t mind me asking, where is this relationship going?" he asked, catching Gomez off-guard.

"I thought you were going to ask where this picture was taken!" Gomez joked before adding, "You know what, I’m not sure — but I’m having a great time." 

Colbert, addressing Blanco directly through the camera, issued a playful warning.

"Benny? You must think you’re pretty special if you think you can do better than this, okay?" he said.

"And as America’s dad, I want to know what your intentions are with America’s daughter, right over here," he added.

Inside Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s relationship

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco confirmed their relationship in December 2023 following months of speculation.

Blanco has collaborated on Gomez's 'I Can't Get Enough' song in 2019.

Speaking about the sense of safety she feels with Blanco, Gomez previously described her relationship as "lovely."

"Without getting into too much detail, I think it's just really important to meet someone who respects you," she said in an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1's 'New Music Daily' in February.

An insider shared that Gomez is "really happy and present" in her relationship with Blanco.

"She seems to be really feeling herself at the moment," the source told People.

"Maybe that’s Benny or maybe that’s just where she’s at personally and professionally," they added.

Blanco has also opened up about their bond, describing Gomez as his "true best friend."

In a November interview with the outlet, the music producer shared that mornings are his favorite time to spend with her.

"We both wake up really early. It’s like our moment before the rest of the world wakes up," he said.

"I have a true best friend that I get to do everything in the world with, and every day is the best day of my life," Blanco added.