Polino vs. Lali: Journalist's Accusations and Singer's Video Response in Argentine Feud

A Feud with Deep Roots

The conflict between Marcelo Polino, a well-known Argentine television journalist, and Lali Espósito, one of the country's most successful pop singers, erupted after Polino made accusations on the show La mañana con Moria (broadcast on August 18 on eltrece, a major Argentine channel). He claimed that during the filming of the final episode of the Netflix series 'Moria' (released August 14, 2026), Lali isolated herself from the rest of the guest group.

According to Polino, in the scene, 'Moria invites a group of friends and we all were in one place, except one person who decided not to be with us.' That person was Lali, who reportedly stayed in a separate room in the palace where the scene was shot. 'We never saw her, she didn't record with us,' the journalist asserted.

The Origin: 2021 and 'Getting on the Pony'

Polino recalled that he had been the 'godfather' of Lali's fandom for 10 years since her early career, but the relationship broke in 2021: 'She got on the pony and did things I didn't like.' According to him, he confronted her, she apologized, and then 'it was cut off.'

He also shared an anecdote from his time as an ambassador for La Voz Argentina (a Telefe reality show): 'She never had 10 minutes to pass by. Everyone came – the Montaners, La Sole... And I got fed up.'

Lali's Response: 'He Lies Out of Malice'

The singer did not stay silent. In a conversation with Ángel de Brito, broadcast on LAM (América TV), Lali denied everything: 'Not only is it false, but there are clear proofs that can be checked, like what time each person recorded and the photos or content I made with many people who were there.'

She also aimed at Polino: 'What Polino says is a great wickedness because, well, we know why.' When De Brito reminded her that Polino was her fandom's godfather, Lali responded with a political jab: 'Ladri Depósito confused him,' referencing Javier Milei, Argentina's far-right president, with whom she has a public feud.

Polino's Instagram Clarification

On August 19, Polino published a long statement on his Instagram stories: 'Clarification about my comments on La mañana con Moria to save myself 300 interviews, which I still appreciate. My distance with Lali dates from 2021, when she treated me badly.'

He denied any political motivation: 'Don't imagine political backgrounds. Javier Milei wasn't even a deputy when it happened. Don't drag me into the rift.' He closed with irony: 'Less mental Netflix and more reality. #Ego, beautiful song.'

Fátima Florez Caught in the Middle

As the temporary host of Moria Casán's show, Fátima Florez found herself at the center of the controversy due to her relationship with Milei (her ex-partner) and Polino (her friend and colleague). Florez clarified: 'I am friends with Marcelo Polino, we have worked together for many years, but we truly never talk about politics. I don't discuss politics in my private life.'

She praised Lali: 'I love Lali as an artist, I admire her, she is a woman with great charisma and talent, a total number one.' About Milei, she said: 'We have intellectual independence, emotional independence, and artistic preferences. Nobody has to condition anybody.'

The Final Answer: A Wordless Video

Lali decided to close the exchange with a video on her social media: her own participation in the series, dressed in red and dancing, with Moria's voice in the background: 'She, the certainty of traversing generations in the here and now. Past, present and future coexist updated.'

An elegant ending that, without a single word, contradicts Polino's version and reaffirms her place in the production. For now, the fight remains in the hands of fans of both sides.