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Chiche Gelblung Rebukes Luca Martin Over Age Joke as Panelist Downplays Remark

He linked the young panelist's behavior to his father.

Overview

  • Luca Martin joked on El Nueve's Bendita that Gelblung had been old for roughly 300 years, a clip that circulated widely online.
  • Chiche Gelblung answered on Puro Show with a blunt insult toward Martin and his father, Matías Martin, using the phrase de tal palo tal astilla.
  • The veteran journalist said the comments do not affect him, noted he does not watch Bendita due to his work schedule, and remarked that reaching old age is not easy.
  • In a follow-up interview, Martin said his remarks were made in jest without bad intent, offered to apologize if Gelblung felt offended, and criticized the drag-in of his father.
  • Coverage across national outlets and social media continues, with no formal apology issued or further escalation reported.