25/06/2026 04:41 - Entretenimiento
After days of silence and intense speculation about an alleged rift with Florencia Peña, Marley (one of Argentina's most beloved television hosts) broke his silence regarding the controversy that led to the actress's departure from Luzu TV, a popular Argentine streaming channel. The host, currently in the United States covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Telefe (a major Argentine television network), spoke with journalist Ángel de Brito and was emphatic about his relationship with his longtime broadcasting partner: “With Flor, we always talk and we get along perfectly.”
Marley's statement aims to dispel any rumors of personal conflict arising from the institutional crisis at the channel owned by Nicolás Occhiato (a prominent Argentine content creator and entrepreneur). Furthermore, Marley made a bold declaration: “Without Flor, there is no summer show”, casting doubt on the survival of the format they had been hosting together from Miami.
Marley revealed that the production's future will be decided in the coming days on American soil: “Next week I will meet with Nico Occhiato in Miami and we will see how the issue continues.” The host stood firm in his position of loyalty toward Florencia Peña, which could significantly influence any negotiations regarding the show's continuity.
Florencia Peña (a renowned Argentine actress and television personality) had already expressed her distress through social media and television appearances, taking responsibility for the mistake but pointing out failures in the production chain. The actress explained that the information reached her internally while the program was live on air: “I have to clarify that this false information was provided to me during the live broadcast as 'cucaracha' (verified) by the program's production team, and I trusted them.”
According to her account, she was in a state of shock and without access to her phone, simply repeating what the control room indicated until minutes later they warned her: “Oh, wait, stop, it seems it's not verified.” Ultimately, Peña decided to step away: “Even so, I take responsibility for being part of the error, and that is why I decided to step aside and conclude my participation in Luzu.”
The incident originated on June 23, 2026, when Florencia Peña falsely reported live the death of Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi (captain of the Argentine National Team and global football icon). The erroneous information generated a strong negative backlash on social media and in traditional media outlets.
Attorney Fernando Burlando (a high-profile Argentine lawyer) reported that Florencia Peña has a valid contract from March through December 2026 with Luzu TV, and that the termination was not carried out according to contractual clauses, which required 30 days' notice. Burlando indicated that he could claim damages, unpaid wages, and benefits through the end of the contract period.
Nicolás Occhiato, the channel's owner, publicly announced the separation. Burlando criticized the channel's hasty and radical decisions, while the actress felt mistreated according to her lawyer's statements.
Moria Casán (an iconic figure in Argentine entertainment, often called the "Queen of the Nights") reacted to Argentina's victory in the 2026 World Cup with a supportive comment about Florencia Peña, showing solidarity with the actress amid the scandal. Argentina finished first in Group J with 6 points, while the controversy over Peña's departure from Luzu TV continued to spark debate in the Argentine entertainment world.
“Cucaracha”: In Argentine television production slang, this term refers to information that has been verified or confirmed by the news team. When a producer says something is “cucaracha,” on-air talent is expected to trust that the information has been properly fact-checked.
Luzu TV: A digital streaming platform and YouTube channel founded by Nicolás Occhiato, which has become one of Argentina's most influential alternative media outlets, attracting traditional TV personalities like Marley and Florencia Peña to create content.
Source: La Voz
Alfredo S. Quiroga
