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Gaby Spanic’s Team Files Xenophobia Complaint Against Fernando Sampaio After A Fazenda 17 Clash

The filing follows a broadcast confrontation that prompted on‑camera trauma disclosures, drawing scrutiny to the show's handling of sensitive disputes.

Overview

  • Gaby Spanic’s legal team says it reported alleged xenophobia to São Paulo’s DECRADI after an on‑air argument in which Fernando Sampaio told her to go back to her country.
  • Fernando Sampaio denies discrimination and says he intends to take legal measures against Spanic over the accusation.
  • The confrontation unfolded during an Oct. 5 production dynamic that asked contestants to identify who might quit the competition.
  • In the same exchange, Spanic stated she suffered sexual violence, and Sampaio disclosed he was raped at age eight.
  • Record TV’s production monitored the incident as both teams issued statements, while online reaction split viewers.