Cuban singer Eduardo Antonio requested a truce from Alexander Otaola in a video posted this Tuesday on his Instagram account, where he addressed the host with a direct and heartfelt message, appealing to the friendship they had in the past.
"I ask you for a truce, Paola, please, Alexandro is speaking to you, for what we had in the past as friends," the artist, known as El Divo de Placetas, began to say.
"My friends are telling me that you are in love with me, that you are obsessed with me. Please, enough," she added.
In the video, Eduardo Antonio asked Otaola to "focus" and stop making comments about him, following recent criticisms from the host regarding his participation in public events and his personal life.
"I didn't go to a gay parade, I went to the New York Latin Parade in New Jersey, where I was made king. It can't be that you're acting this way, and even less that you criticize members of the community who presented me with this beautiful award," explained the singer.
He also defended his current romantic relationship and stated that he feels proud of his sexual orientation and his marriage.
"When I was bisexual, I lived it happily, with honor, as I am, with truth. Now I am in love with my husband, who is not my servant; he is a man who loves me and wants me to become greater every day," he expressed.
The artist also criticized Otaola for, as he put it, mocking the singer Gloria Estefan, whom he described as one of the prominent figures of the Cuban exile community.
"That's making fun of exile. You're going to get involved with personalities who have always held Cuba in high esteem," he pointed out.
Finally, Eduardo Antonio closed his message with a piece of advice to his compatriot: “This advice is from one Cuban to another. Don’t mess with the LGBT community. I would never call you a faggot or a dyke because I’m a man.”
The video quickly generated reactions on social media, where fans of the singer and the presenter debated the words of the Divo de Placetas and the tense relationship between the two.
Frequently asked questions about the controversy between Eduardo Antonio and Alexander Otaola
Why did Eduardo Antonio ask Alexander Otaola for a truce?
Eduardo Antonio made a plea for a truce to Alexander Otaola, appealing to the friendship they once shared. The singer requested that the host refrain from making critical comments about him and his personal life, following backlash regarding his participation in public events and his sexual orientation.
What recent events have intensified the dispute between Eduardo Antonio and Alexander Otaola?
The dispute has intensified due to several events, such as Eduardo Antonio's participation as king of the Cuban Carnival in New York, Otaola's criticisms of the singer's show, and offensive comments about his appearance and personal life. Otaola has questioned Eduardo's legitimacy and talent on various occasions, while the singer has responded by defending his career and sexual orientation.
How has Eduardo Antonio responded to criticism about his sexual orientation?
Eduardo Antonio has been steadfast in his response to criticisms regarding his sexual orientation, defending his current relationship and expressing pride in his identity. The singer has stated that he lived his bisexuality with honor and now feels happy and in love with his husband, reaffirming his right to be free and authentic in his personal life.
What role has the LGBTQI+ community played in the conflict between Eduardo Antonio and Otaola?
The LGBTQI+ community has been a recurring topic in the conflict between the two, especially when Eduardo Antonio criticizes Otaola for belittling figures from this community. The singer has received accolades as a LGBTQI+ Icon, and has used his platform to advocate for the rights and dignity of this community, while criticizing Otaola for his attitude towards Cuban artists and personalities in exile.
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