On Wednesday, May 8, Joy Behar didn’t shy away from asking Ricky Martin the bold questions during his appearance on The View. In a candid moment, she directly inquired whether the Puerto Rican heartthrob had a foot fetish. It was the kind of conversation that only Joy could steer with her signature no-holds-barred approach.
How It All Started: Ricky Martin's Shirtless Selfie
The topic ignited when the panel brought up a steamy selfie Ricky, now 52, posted on Instagram just days before. The photo showcased the star shirtless in nothing but underwear, sparking quite the reaction online. Sunny Hostin, ever the witty one, quipped, "Is this what you’d call a thirst trap?"
Ricky, the star of Palm Royale, was all smiles as he explained his strategy behind the post. "My posts were getting around 25,000 to 40,000 likes. I thought, why not push the boundaries a little? This one ended up with 300,000 likes!" he shared with a laugh. It was clear Ricky knew how to play the social media game, and his bold move certainly paid off.
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Joy Behar Goes Bold: Asking About Foot Fetish
With the ice broken, Joy, who’s 81 and never one to hold back, said with a grin, "We’re learning a lot about you." Then she delivered her zinger: "I heard you’re a foot fetishist also." Ricky, taken aback for a moment, quickly embraced the truth. "I love feet," he admitted proudly, adding a playful edge to the discussion.
Flirting back, Ricky told Joy, "I’ve heard you have beautiful feet." Sunny, 55, jumped in, confirming her cohost’s claim. "She does have nice feet," she chimed in, as Joy joked that not only she but the entire cast was featured on WikiFeet, a website dedicated to showcasing celebrity feet.
Whoopi Goldberg Weighs In
Whoopi Goldberg, not one to miss out on the fun, quipped, "Not me," referring to her feet. Joy playfully agreed, noting, "Yeah, Whoopi’s feet are a bit too big." The conversation then turned to Ricky’s own feet, with the "Shake Your Bon-Bon" singer admitting, "Mine, I don’t know. I’m a dancer, but some people really like them!"
Ricky and Joy both have been open in the past about their fascination with foot fetishes. In a February interview with GQ, Ricky opened up about his love for feet. "I have a foot thing," he confessed. "I adore foot massages and could kiss your feet for hours." He also shared how fans have drawn his feet as works of art, even recognizing them from a mile away.
Meanwhile, back on The View, Joy once confessed her feet were beautiful. "Not to brag, but my feet have created foot fetishists," she joked. Sarah Haines couldn’t help but agree, describing Joy’s feet as "very elegant." In a memorable moment, Whoopi got up and left the table during a hot topics segment. When she returned, Joy asked why she’d left. "I was so mesmerized by what you were saying that I needed to take a breath," Whoopi teased. Joy shot back with a laugh, "See, this is what my feet do to people."
