Pelayo Díaz’s time in the world of fashion, television and social media has not been without controversy.. The stylist is currently on “MasterChef Celebrity” and has starred in several episodes which have drawn criticism. His comments toward other reality stars, his personal decisions like accepting a dog as a gift from a brand, and his disagreement with an employee of a well-known clothing storemarked his media career.
The presence of Pelayo Diaz in ‘MasterChef Celebrity’ has once again put her figure at the center of the debate. What seemed to be a culinary competition without major surprises became a scene of tension, particularly due to the clash with his partner Marina Rivers, a young influencer with a solid base of followers. The friction between the two did not go unnoticed and many viewers of the program clearly positioned themselves in defense of the young woman.
This is how his conflict with Marina Rivers began
It all started with a comment Pelayo made from the balcony of the set during a test in which Marina was facing elimination. The influencer, who at the time was struggling with a recipe, accidentally burned herself with kitchen equipment. Far from offering words of encouragement, Pelayo opted for a sarcastic tone that was perceived as less than encouraging. “Well, honey, you’re not burning down in your house. There, in this house that you just bought, you will eat pizza every day,” he said laughing, accompanied by Hiba Abouk. This comment triggered a wave of criticism on social networks, where many felt that the creator was ridiculing Marina.
But this is not the only tense episode between them. At another point in the program, Marina shared a personal anecdote that quickly became the subject of controversy. Speaking about her family, the young woman said she was raised under the philosophy of “closed fist brotherhood,” which in her case translated into strong discipline to save. With this mentality, Marina managed to buy a house at the age of 22an achievement that many of his supporters admired. But Pelayo’s reaction, with facial gestures that clearly expressed his disagreement, generated unease in part of the audience.
Faced with the deluge of criticism, Pelayo defended himself by ensuring that everything that had been seen was “out of context”. As journalist Javi de Hoyos explains through the statements, what really happened on the set of “MasterChef” was part of a competitive dynamic. “It’s a competition where you have to eliminate the other. If you look at an isolated fragment, it may seem shocking, but it does not reflect the whole reality,” said the stylist.
What happened to the dog they gave to Pelayo Díaz?
Another of the most notorious controversies that surrounded Pelayo Diaz It was then that he shared with his followers on social networks the latest gift he had received from a brand: a Pomeranian puppy. What at first seemed like a nice gesture quickly turned into a scandal when it was revealed the animal had been sent to her home via a courier company. The criticisms were quick to arrive. and many were outraged that a living being was treated as a mere luxury item.
Pelayo explained that, for a time, he and his then-husband, Andy McDougallthey wanted to have a pet. During the pandemic lockdown, a company offered them a puppy for free in exchange for advertising for the breeder. This place, specialized in small breed and luxury dogs, sent the puppy in an express package via Courier company MRWwhich sparked widespread rejection on social networks. Criticism focused on the fact that animals should not be shipped as if they were commercial products, especially in a marketing context.
The cattery, known as Luxury Toy Puppiestook advantage of Pelayo’s influence to promote his services. In exchange, the stylist promised to give visibility to the company on his social networks, which further added fuel to the fire. Negative comments multiplied, with many followers accusing the stylist of promoting a company that objectified animals.
The problem with the Stradivarius employee
Not all Pelayo Díaz controversies They have been linked to his personal life or his time on reality TV. One day, a simple comment on Twitter gave rise to a situation which quickly degenerated, generating turmoil on social networks and tensions with a Stradivarius worker. It all started when a community manager from the brand shared, from her personal account, a review of one of Pelayo’s looks.
The stylist had published a photograph in which he appeared in a tight outfit that left no one indifferent. The worker’s criticism was brief but clear: a categorical “NO” accompanied by the image of the creator. In the photograph, Pelayo’s tight underwear exposed his genitals, which sparked laughter and comments on social media. However, the stylist did not take the joke well and decided to respond publicly and forcefully: demand that the company take action.
The request for influencer The fact that the employee was fired was seen by many as a disproportionate reaction and generated a wave of solidarity towards the worker. Even if the stylist defended that it was a lack of respect for his personal image, the majority of Internet users considered that his attitude had been excessive. Finally, The incident is just one more anecdote in the long list of controversies surrounding Pelayo Díaz..
