express gazette logo
The Express Gazette
Sunday, November 1, 2026

Jessie James Decker Sprays Passenger's Bare Foot on Plane

The singer posted a video of the incident, asking followers what they would have done, sparking a debate about air travel etiquette.

US Politics • an hour ago
Jessie James Decker Sprays Passenger's Bare Foot on Plane

Jessie James Decker has shared a controversial moment from a recent flight, posting a video where she sprays a bare foot resting on her armrest, claiming it smelled bad. The incident, captured and shared on Instagram, has ignited a discussion among her followers about airplane etiquette and how to handle unpleasant situations with fellow passengers.

In the video, Decker is seen covering her nose as a bare foot appears near her seat. She then proceeds to spray the foot with what appears to be an aerosol can. "Someone’s foot smells so bad on the plane," read the text overlay on the video. Decker captioned the post, "Before you come at me…What would you have done?"

The post quickly garnered a wide range of reactions from her 4.4 million followers. Many expressed solidarity with Decker, agreeing that such behavior on a flight is unacceptable. "The nerve of some people!" one user commented, while another wrote, "I’d do just what you did!!! Spray the stinky foot!!!" Some suggested more drastic measures, with one user stating, "They should’ve been escorted off the plane."

One individual who identified as a former flight attendant criticized passengers who treat airplane armrests as personal footrests. "As a past flight attendant, when I saw people put their feet on the arm rest. I immediately told them no, this isn’t their home. Respect the plane & people around you. That is so F in nasty. I would have smacked his foot with my elbow," the commenter wrote.

However, the identity of the foot's owner remains unknown, leading to speculation among some commenters. Several users questioned whether the foot belonged to a stranger or to Decker's husband, former NFL player Eric Decker. "Please tell me that’s Eric’s foot and not some random person’s foot!" one follower asked, with another speculating, "I’m guessing that’s Eric’s foot? You are far too sweet to do that to a stranger…"

Others offered humorous suggestions for how to handle the situation, ranging from tickling the foot to using a Sharpie marker. One user proposed a stealthier approach: "You should have pretended to sneeze then sprayed his foot."

Decker, who is married to Eric Decker and shares four children with him, did not confirm whose foot was in the video or provide further details about the incident. The post leaves the question of air travel courtesy and personal space in the hands of public opinion.


Sources