Wait, are Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco engaged? If a newly-shared post by Gomez is to be believed, it sure looks like it.

On August 8, 2024, Selena Gomez took to her Instagram stories to post what appears to be a tease that she and Benny Blanco are engaged. In the picture, Gomez is seen in a bathroom setting, taking a mirror selfie while wearing a champagne-colored midi dress. Blanco is seen barefoot in the background, wearing floral pants and a white tank top.

What's setting off engagement alarms is the fact that Gomez decided to purposely cover the fourth finger of her left hand, where one would usually wear engagement and wedding rings, with a heart emoji. “A night out,” she wrote in the photo.

Gomez's post seemingly teasing the engagement comes as speculation is at an all-time high. At the start of the week, popular gossip account Deuxmoi posted a “blind item” that many interpreted to be about Gomez and Blanco, which claimed a singer-actress “got engaged over the weekend to her boyfriend of a year."

The blind item claimed the engagement was “at their usual beach house hang out” and they were “surrounded by friends.” (Gomez famously has a beach vacation house in Malibu, where she films Selena + Chef and which she frequently frequents with Blanco).

Back in May, Blanco had expressed his desire to tie the knot and eventually start a family with Gomez in an interview with Howard Stern. When Stern said he was “predicting marriage” for the two, Blanco, without even hesitating, replied: “You and me both."

While we'll wait for official confirmation of the couple's engagement, judging by Gomez's photo, we are also predicting marriage.

The Instagram Post That Started It All

Selena Gomez shared a new snap to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, Aug. 8, seemingly sparking engagement rumors with boyfriend Benny Blanco. The photo features Gomez in a champagne-colored gown, looking elegant as the sparkly dress falls just above her knees. However, what truly caught fans' attention was a strategically placed pink heart emoji over her left ring finger.

Gomez's caption, “A night out,” appears to be a nonchalant attempt to deflect from the obvious implication of the emoji. Blanco is also featured in the snap, wearing floral pants and a white vest top. He appears to be getting ready in the bathroom's mirror, standing shoeless.

Speculation Fueled by Previous Hints

The latest photo, coupled with previous hints from both Gomez and Blanco, has further fueled speculation about a possible engagement. Back in May, Blanco expressed his desire to marry and have a family with Gomez in an interview with Howard Stern. He even went so far as to say, “When I look at her, I don’t know a world where it could be better than this.”

Gomez has also been vocal about her affection for Blanco, calling him the “love of my life” on her Instagram Story for his birthday. While they haven't publicly confirmed any engagement plans, the recent Instagram post has fans buzzing with excitement and anticipation.

A Timeline of Romance

Gomez and Blanco confirmed their romance in December 2023 after she liked fan account posts of the two and commented, “He is my absolute everything in my heart.” Since then, they have been openly affectionate, with both sharing numerous photos and videos of their outings on social media.

The couple's relationship seems to have blossomed quickly. Blanco told Howard Stern that he couldn't imagine a better situation than the one he's in with Gomez, hinting at the possibility of engagement and marriage in the near future. While Gomez has not directly confirmed engagement rumors, her recent Instagram post, strategically obscuring her ring finger with a heart emoji, has certainly fueled speculation about a possible engagement.

Engagement or Not, They're In Love

Whether or not Gomez and Blanco are officially engaged remains a mystery. What's clear is that they're deeply in love and enjoying their time together. Regardless of their relationship status, fans are eager to see what the future holds for this beloved couple. And maybe, just maybe, we'll get some official confirmation soon. Stay tuned for updates, as more speculation is sure to emerge in the coming days.