The popular designer Pelayo Diaz (38 years old) has once again been in the eye of the hurricane, and this time not for his participation in ‘MasterChef Celebrity’, but for some statements that have generated a wave of criticism on social networks. During the Forbes awards ceremony for the best content creators, Pelayo spoke openly about his desire to be a father. Although he did not go into details about how he plans to carry it out, his words have been interpreted as a reference to surrogacy, a controversial topic in our country.
When approached by reporter Marta Riesco, from the program ‘Ni que fuerámos Shhh’, Díaz made a comment that lit the fuse: “I’m missing a few euros, if you have spare money…”, he joked when asked about the costs associated with pregnancy. surrogate Although many of those present laughed, social networks did not take long to react negative form. The joke, considered inappropriate by several users, has been branded as frivolous and dehumanizing. Comments such as “It dehumanizes parenthood” or “Buying a baby is not being a father” flooded the X platform (formerly Twitter), where the debate on surrogacy has once again gained strength.
Irene Montero charges against the designer
Among the many critical voices, that of Irene Montero, former Minister of Equality and one of the most visible figures in the defense of women’s rights, stood out. Montero did not hesitate to respond to Pelayo’s statements through her official account on X, where she denounced what she considers a trivialization of such a serious issue. “Reproductive exploitation is not legal in Spain and is recognized as a form of violence against women,” wrote Montero, adding that the designer’s comment “is unbearable” and “a lack of respect for the rights of women and children.”
The words of the policy have been shared and applauded by thousands of users, who see in them a necessary reproach to what they consider to be an irresponsible attitude on the part of the influencer. Despite the controversy, Pelayo Díaz has not yet responded to the criticism or made any statement in this regard.
Reproductive exploitation is not legal in Spain and is recognized as a form of violence against women.
Saying between laughs “I need a few euros, if you have spare money” is an unbearable way of trivializing violence and violation of the rights of women and children. https://t.co/4SmyleoYIw
— Irene Montero (@IreneMontero) October 16, 2024
A history of tensions and controversial statements
It is not the first time that Pelayo has found himself at the center of controversy. During his time on ‘MasterChef Celebrity’, he had already starred several tense moments with his colleagues, especially with the influencer Marina Rivers. In his farewell to the program, after being expelled, he had no qualms about expressing his lack of connection with some of the contestants. «I have had no connection with either Marina or Raúl, I don’t think it is any secret. It’s two-way,” he said before leaving the competition.
Pelayo’s direct and unfiltered style has been a constant in his career, but this time his words seem to have crossed the limits of public acceptance. Criticism about his possible use of surrogacy and his way of approaching the subject has made many wonder if the designer is aware of the sensitivity surrounding this issue.
As the controversy continues to grow, attention is now focused on whether Pelayo Díaz will choose to qualify his comments or, on the contrary, maintain his position in the face of the avalanche of criticism. Meanwhile, the conversation about surrogacy and its legal and ethical implications continues to feature prominently in public debate.
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