Magaly Medina Medina was in the news after an audio recording was leaked where she apparently made comments that were considered discriminatory by her former DJ, Sergio Delgado. In this audio, Medina suggests that her DJ might have bad taste in music for having worked at events in San Juan de Lurigancho.
In an exclusive interview with Infobae Peru, the ATV driver She defended herself against these accusations and claimed that her comments were taken out of context. According to the host, her words were said in the “heat of the moment” during an internal conversation with her production team.
DJ accused Magaly Medina of discrimination
The controversy began when Magaly Medina’s former DJ, Sergio Delgado, shared on his Instagram account a video recorded from the audio booth of the show ‘Magaly TV, la firme’. In the video, which appears to have been recorded without the knowledge of the host, Medina can be heard asking: “Which ‘ficho’ wedding will they go to? Suddenly in San Juan de Lurigancho, right? Look, this is the same song that has always been played.”
Slim She accompanied the post with a message that read: “Nice words from a ‘TV communicator’. Discrimination? Is it possible that in San Juan de Lurigancho you can’t listen to ‘good music’? I’ll leave that up to you.”
Delgado, who worked for a time as a DJ for Medina’s show, has been critical of her work experience, suggesting that working with her is not worth it, despite the pay. In his post, he warned his colleagues: “Friends DJs and musicians, have a little self-respect and don’t go to this casting. We must teach them that our profession is respected.”
Magaly Medina’s former DJ launches a sharp post against her. Photo: Instagram
Magaly Medina responded to the DJ
In the face of growing controversy, Magaly Medina came forward to clarify the situation In her defense, she declared: “I am not discriminating… I am a provincial and a huachana, what the hell do I have to say?” The host explained that the comment was referring to the musical selection that her DJ was making, which did not include trendy or current songs, something that she had requested on numerous occasions.
Medina also argued that music is an element that unites people and that his intention was never to discriminate against a specific group. “I just tell them (the DJs), play me anything that is in fashion and that makes me dance. That has nothing to do with San Juan de Lurigancho, Miraflores or La Molina,” he commented.
Magaly Medina and her former DJ confronted each other
Controversy over leaked audio: Magaly Medina is at the center of a controversy after the leak of an audio in which she apparently makes comments considered discriminatory towards the events in San Juan de Lurigancho.
Defense of Magaly Medina: The host denies the accusations of discrimination, saying that her comments were taken out of context and made in a moment of anger. She stresses that she is originally from the provinces and that she has no prejudices towards music from different areas of Lima.
Accusations of DJ Sergio Delgado: Delgado posted a video on Instagram showing the leaked audio and criticized Medina’s words, suggesting they denote discrimination. He also advised fellow DJs not to work with Medina due to what he considers to be inappropriate treatment.
Audience reaction: The video and the DJ’s statements sparked a debate on social media about discrimination and classism in entertainment, with opinions divided between those who support Delgado and those who defend Medina.
Magaly Medina’s position: Medina maintains that his criticism was directed at the music selection and not at the districts mentioned. He claims that he is looking for musically up-to-date content and that his words were misinterpreted.
