Ricky Martin is back in the spotlight — and back on your Instagram feed — reminding the world exactly why he’s been a global sex symbol for more than 30 years.
On 30 September, the 53-year-old Puerto Rican pop icon caused a stir by posting a shirtless, nearly nude mirror selfie to his Instagram Stories. Taken in what appears to be a luxurious bathroom, the image captured Martin’s chiseled physique in all its glory: deep-cut abs, defined V-lines, and a full display of his signature tattoos. The cheeky grin he wore was as confident as ever — and fans took notice.
While no visible clothing was present, Martin appeared fully aware of the image’s power, walking the fine line between tasteful thirst trap and wardrobe malfunction. The post was paired with the track “Push” by Connor Price and Nic D, adding a playful soundtrack to the sensual moment.
A History of Skin and Confidence
This isn’t Martin’s first viral shirtless moment — and fans know it won’t be his last.
Earlier in September, ahead of his highly anticipated Latin Icon Medley at the 2025 MTV VMAs, Martin gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at his day. The Instagram carousel he posted on 7 September included several shirtless shots, one of which showed him sewing the waistband of his pants by hand after a minor “wardrobe malfunction.”
“Lots of laughter, friends and even a little wardrobe malfunction (I can sew if need be, by the way 😆),” he captioned the post. “It’s gonna be a very special day.”
Other images showed Martin glowing in natural sunlight, getting his hair trimmed, enjoying a pre-show bite, and laughing with his team — proving once again that he’s not just sexy, but down-to-earth and hands-on (literally).
Newly Single, Playfully Flirty
Since finalising his divorce earlier this year, Martin has been candid about enjoying life as a single man — and fans have responded in kind.
During a March appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Martin participated in the show’s “Pillow Talk” segment and described himself as a “generous, caring, and passionate” lover. When Cohen joked that his DMs must be “lit,” Martin smiled and confirmed, “Yeah, yeah. I’m a single man — I can say it!”
That same openness extended to a very specific revelation: his foot fetish. After mentioning it in a GQ interview earlier this year, Martin told Cohen that his DMs had since been flooded with foot pics.
“You have no idea,” he laughed. “It’s like I greenlit everybody. That’s all I get now — and I’m really happy about it. Some are kind of weird, though, so I’m like, ‘Whoa, no.’”
Ricky Being Ricky
Ricky Martin’s latest selfie is a reminder of why he continues to captivate audiences: he’s sexy, self-assured, and doesn’t take himself too seriously. Whether he’s on stage, in the studio, or sewing his own pants, Ricky Martin knows exactly how to keep fans watching — and wanting more.
