Selena Gomez and her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, recently appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” where they shared the unexpected details surrounding their engagement, crediting none other than Taylor Swift for the romantic turn of events. The couple’s engagement, which took place after over a year of dating, came as a surprise to Gomez, who recounted her initial confusion leading up to the proposal.

During the interview, Fallon asked Gomez if she had any prior knowledge of the engagement, to which she admitted, “It was a complete surprise that turned my frown upside down.” She explained that the day of the proposal started off on a rather grumpy note, as she had been busy with promotional activities for her album. “I woke up and was very confused about what was happening and where we were going,” Gomez said, adding that her initial plan was to hang out with friends after the shoot.

Blanco chimed in, revealing that Gomez almost didn’t attend a gathering at Taylor Swift’s party following an awards show. “She was like, ‘I really don’t feel that well; I think I’m just going to stay home,'” he recalled, but he was determined to coax her into going. The couple reminisced about the night, humorously noting that they were both trying to keep their relationship under wraps at the time, despite being envious of Swift’s new romance with NFL star Travis Kelce.

Gomez playfully dismissed Blanco’s suggestion that she was jealous as he interacted with other women at the party, saying with a smile, “No, stop, don’t say that.” Blanco, on the other hand, reflected on the pressure of planning the proposal, stating, “Getting engaged to someone is the craziest thing in the world… It’s the hardest.”

The couple announced their engagement on Instagram in December 2024, showcasing a romantic picnic that included Gomez’s favorite Taco Bell. The engagement ring, featuring a stunning oval-shaped marquee diamond, was also displayed in the photos. Blanco shared that the six-carat ring had been hidden in a box inside a bag he believed no one would touch, calling it “the scariest week of my life.”

As Fallon steered the conversation toward their wedding plans, Gomez and Blanco clarified that their primary focus at the moment is on their upcoming collaborative album, “I Said I Love You First,” which is set to be released on March 21. “We’re definitely not planning exactly at this moment, but we do want to make sure that the music’s good,” Blanco stated, highlighting their commitment to their creative endeavors before diving into wedding preparations.

The playful banter and heartfelt revelations shared by Gomez and Blanco during their appearance on “The Tonight Show” captivated audiences, showcasing the couple’s chemistry and the joy of their engagement while emphasizing their dedication to their music careers.