#7 Hot People Only?: Why We’re So Invested in Who Celebrities Date

When Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco went public with their relationship, the internet had... opinions—lots of them. But the loudest reactions weren’t about their love story; they were about how they look together. Why are we so fixated on whether celebrity couples fit a certain beauty standard? In this episode, we explore why we feel entitled to judge celebrity relationships based on appearance. Is this a new social media trend, or have we always been this shallow? We unpack why people struggle to accept when celebrities date outside of the expected "hot couple" mold. Plus, what does this say about our own biases in dating and attraction? Find the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @TheIndustryIGuess! Tetris Kelly (@ItsTetrisBish) is a seasoned journalist, presenter, and talent currently representing Billboard News. Brooke Morrison (@IAmBrookeMorrison) is an Executive Producer and interviewer at radio brand Audacy.