The controversy surrounding Milett Figueroa has reached a new level in Argentina. After the host of the show and the model’s partner, Marcelo Tinelli, justified his role as a judge on ‘Cantando 2024’ by saying that he had studied at the National Conservatory of Music in Lima, the Argentine media echoed a report by ‘Magaly TV, the Firm ‘, where the Peruvian conservatory denied that statement.
The incident has generated a series of criticisms from various entertainment journalists in Argentina, who were quick to react. Among the harshest comments were phrases such as: “What a liar Milett is,” and “Marcelo doesn’t know what to do to impose her,” reflecting the discontent of Argentine hosts after the revelation of the deception.
Argentines attack Milett
The program ‘Magaly TV, the Firm ‘ was the first to investigate Milett Figueroa’s claims about her alleged training at the National Conservatory of Music in Lima. The investigation concluded that there was no record of the model at that institution, which immediately sparked a reaction in the Argentine media. The news reached the entertainment programs, where the hosts harshly attacked Figueroa and her partner, Marcelo Tinelli.
During the program ‘LAM’, one of the most watched on Argentine television, several journalists shared their opinions on the subject. One of the panelists was blunt: “If she is going to lie, let her do it with something that won’t let her be discovered. How embarrassing.” These statements not only call into question Milett’s integrity, but also that of Marcelo Tinelli, who has publicly defended the model, assuring that her place on the program is due to her “artistic talent” and not to her romantic relationship.
Argentine panelists: “She cheated on Marcelo”
One of the most tense moments during the broadcast of ‘LAM’ was when the hosts discussed whether Marcelo Tinelli was aware of Milett Figueroa’s deception. “She deceived him, Marcelo doesn’t know that the Lima Music Conservatory exists,” commented one of the journalists, insinuating that Tinelli was manipulated by his partner. The panel of Argentine journalists agreed that the model should have been more careful with her statements, especially on a subject that could easily be verified.
Argentine panelists attacked Milett after learning that he did not study at the Conservatory. Photo: Capture ATV
The hosts’ discontent is not only about Figueroa, but also about the influence that Tinelli seems to be exerting on the show to keep her in the spotlight. “Marcelo doesn’t know what to do to get her back on her feet,” said another journalist in reference to the Argentine host’s decisions to promote Milett’s career in the country.
Milett as a jury member of ‘Cantando 2024’
Since it was announced, Milett Figueroa’s participation in the jury of ‘Singing 2024 ‘ has always been a subject of debate. Since the beginning of the programme, several journalists and . figures have expressed their discontent with the presence of the Peruvian model on the panel. The criticism intensified after the Peruvian conservatory’s denial became known.
During a recent broadcast, the panelist of another Argentine show, ‘Intrusos’, ‘Pampito’, criticized Tinelli’s decision to include Milett in the jury, arguing that she does not have the necessary experience. “It is not about knowing or not knowing, but about having weight in the industry,” said ‘Pampito’, referring to the model’s short track record compared to other judges such as Nacha Guevara and Flavio Mendoza, who have decades of experience in the field.
In response to this statement, Milett responded sharply: “I have been working in the media for years, both in Argentina and in my country.” She also recalled that she has not only stood out on television, but also in theater and as a model. The model insisted that, although she has only been in Argentina for a year, she has been making a constant effort to learn and improve, emphasizing that she is no stranger to criticism, as she has been judged throughout her career. “I am used to being questioned, but also to continuing to train myself,” she said confidently.
Milett Figueroa responds sharply to an Argentine panelist who questioned her career. Photo: Capture Intrusos
Despite the defences of Marcelo Tinelli and Milett Figueroa, the reputation of ‘Milechi’ has been seriously affected by this controversy. The reactions in Argentina have not been favourable, and the media pressure seems to continue to increase. Critical comments from journalists and hosts of entertainment programmes continue to appear, and the model remains in the eye of the storm.
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