Why did the presenter resign following the false claim?
In a statement explaining her decision, Peña said she was deeply ashamed to have spread the false information, despite insisting it had been passed to her by the show’s production team during the live broadcast.
“I take responsibility for being part of the mistake, and that’s why I decided to step aside and end my participation in Luzu,” she said. “I apologize again from the heart; I was wrong.”
Luzu TV confirmed her departure shortly afterwards, with the broadcaster acknowledging in its own statement that airing unverified sensitive information was ‘unacceptable’ and that it had since parted ways with those responsible for the segment.
She has since apologized (LUZUTV)
Speaking later to AMERICA TV Peña described the chaos of the moment, explaining she had no way to verify anything herself while on air.
“Production told me, ‘This is happening.’ I repeated it, and at that moment he said, ‘Oh, wait, wait, it hasn’t been checked,'” she said. “I’m very mortified, it’s the first time something like this has happened to me.”
What did Messi’s family say about the rumor?
The rumors were sparked after LEO appeared visibly emotional during Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria on Wednesday (17 June), prompting some fans to speculate about his father Jorge’s wellbeing.
In a statement, Messi’s family confirmed to AAA that Jorge is alive and undergoing treatment, saying he ‘is going through a HEALTH situation’ and remains ‘under medical supervision, recovering and progressing favorably’.
The family also criticized the spread of misinformation, stressing that only close relatives have accurate details of his condition.
It continued: “Given the versions, rumors, and speculation that have circulated in recent hours, the family wishes to express its deep displeasure at the lack of sensitivity, respect, and scruples with which some people have treated a strictly private and family matter.
“The family also wishes to clarify that only his closest family members have accurate and reliable information about Jorge’s condition. Therefore, any version, statement, or information that does not come from the family itself and its official channels should not be considered valid or true. At times like these, we ask for responsibility, prudence, and compassion.
