The Cuban Pollito Tropical once again stole the spotlight in La Casa de Alofoke, this time over an unexpected moment of tension with the Dominican producer Santiago Matías (Alofoke). It all started with a topic as simple as it is routine: water.
In the midst of the reality show's hustle and bustle, Pollito asked to take a shower before the water supply was cut off, explaining that he needed to remove his makeup from the day. “If the water is going to run out, I'm going to take a shower because I want to remove this makeup. I have to shower to get this makeup off,” he is heard saying in the video.
The influencer, visibly uncomfortable, added in a firm tone directly to Santiago: "I’m not responsible for everyone being so tidy and for you not seeing me cleaning and telling everyone to clean; that's your problem."
Alofoke, with a dry voice, barely responded: “Go ahead, go take a shower.” The phrase, instead of calming the atmosphere, left a tense silence among those present as Pollito walked away to head to the bathroom. The moment, captured by the program's cameras, quickly ignited social media.
Minutes later, the audience saw an image that moved many: Pollito sitting in the dressing room, head down and with a sad expression, in a clear display of emotional exhaustion. The scene sparked a wave of messages of support and empathy from thousands of followers.
"Chick representing the people of Cuba without water," "This broke my heart," and "Friend, I love you very much, I know you are making a great effort there," were some of the most notable comments. Other users praised her elegance even amid the conflict: "Even when arguing, she is classy and determined."
The video, posted on the Instagram account of Pollito Tropical, has already amassed hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of comments under the hashtag #TeamPollito, making it one of the most talked-about moments of the weekend.
With this new controversy, Pollito once again shows that he doesn't need to seek out cameras to shine. His naturalness, his straightforward way of expressing himself, and his connection with the audience keep him as one of the most authentic and beloved contestants on La Casa de Alofoke.
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