Nicolás Occhiato exploded over the false news about Jorge Messi published by Florencia Peña

The false information about the supposed death of Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, sparked a strong controversy on social media and generated an immediate reaction within Luzu TV. After Florencia Peña mentioned the rumor on air without any official confirmation, Nico Occhiato publicly distanced himself and described what happened as an unacceptable mistake.

The host and creator of the platform also announced an internal review and the application of a strong sanction.

The controversy began when the information was communicated during a live broadcast, amid reports about Jorge Messi's health. The news quickly went viral and was shared by numerous users, until it became evident that there was no official communication confirming the death.

Occhiato chose his X account to speak out and take a clear stance. “I want to express that what just happened on air at LUZU outrages me just as much as it does all of you; it does not represent me or what we want to convey through our work. My disagreement is total,” he wrote.

Nico Occhiato's reaction and the announcement of a sanction

“An internal review and a strong sanction are warranted because it was an unacceptable error for my way of communicating,” he added in his statement.

The host focused on the responsibility of communication. For Occhiato, the problem is not limited to having transmitted incorrect information, but involves the lack of prior verification regarding a personal and sensitive matter.

His reaction also responded to the intensity of the criticism on social media. Numerous users questioned Florencia Peña and the production of the program for mentioning such sensitive information without official backing.

By expressing that the episode “does not represent me,” Occhiato attempted to preserve the credibility of the project. Luzu TV has established itself as a streaming platform with a strong reach among young audiences, but that growth also increases the responsibility for the content disseminated.