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La Casa de los Famosos México Contestants Learn of Iztapalapa Tanker Tragedy During Live Match Tribute

A minute of silence during a televised match pierced the show’s isolation, raising questions about whether producers should brief contestants during major national crises.

Overview

  • An on-air tribute before the América–Chivas game alerted the isolated cast after announcer Andrés Vaca called for a minute of silence for victims at the Puente de la Concordia.
  • Contestants reacted with visible confusion, with Abelito asking what had happened and others unsure where the bridge is, reflecting their lack of outside news under show rules.
  • A widely shared clip drew online criticism of Mar Contreras and Dalílah Polanco for perceived insensitivity, while some viewers defended them given the absence of context.
  • Reports differ on the toll from the September 10 LP-gas tanker crash and explosion, citing roughly 11–13 deaths and about 90 injured after the vehicle fell from the bridge in Iztapalapa.
  • Coverage highlights an alleged production lapse that let the information reach the house and has reignited debate over the ethics of strict isolation during national tragedies.