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Rafael Cardozo Calls Decade With ‘Cachaza’ “10 Years Wasted” After She Announces Engagement

His on-air remarks drew pushback from América Hoy hosts accusing him of a machista stance.

Overview

  • Carol Reali, known as Cachaza, revealed her engagement to Brazilian actor André Bankoff and said he had been her longtime crush.
  • On América Hoy, Rafael Cardozo said learning that detail made him feel their more-than-10-year relationship was "10 years wasted."
  • Cardozo compared maintaining a long-term crush to an emotional betrayal, likening it to breaking up and then returning to an ex.
  • Hosts Ethel Pozo and Leysi Suárez criticized his posture on air, fueling wider discussion across entertainment media and social platforms.
  • Cardozo claimed he has respected the new relationship and argued there is a double standard, while Cachaza noted no wedding date has been set.