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Selena Gomez Says Vaping Nicotine Changed Her Voice
Gomez posted the video on Sunday and says she has finally stopped vaping; she earlier pointed to lupus and bipolar medication side effects when asked about her voice.
On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN OvernightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by E! News: “Selena Gomez Says Vaping Nicotine Changed Her Voice”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 12:15 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Gomez.
- BBN covered this story before: Brighton's Gomez goal was 51 metres; Palace fans silenced fast (October 18).
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What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAs promised, the pop star and her voice: Selena Gomez says vaping nicotine has permanently changed how she sounds, and she told fans so in a video on her Instagram Stories on Sunday.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHer words were, "It's so stupid. It's changed my voice."
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorShe also said, "I'm not gonna be able to change my voice," and that she has finally stopped vaping and hopes she can keep it up.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentShe's been asked about the voice for a while. Last year she pointed to side effects from her lupus and bipolar medications.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAnd in December of twenty twenty-five she said her throat sometimes swells inside. She has not shared specific medical details about what vaping did.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHer advice to anyone who dislikes the new voice is "Just don't listen to it."
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA refreshingly direct note for a public figure. I have known ambassadors who needed three weeks and a communiqué.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentCustomer service, but make it honest.
The story so far
- Selena Gomez sparkles in custom Prada at Rare Impact Fund Gala · New York Post
- Brighton's Gomez goal was 51 metres; Palace fans silenced fast · Yahoo Sports
- Selena Gomez Says Vaping Nicotine Changed Her Voice (this story)
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