Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Tinelli Apologizes to Mendoza Hotel Owner Over Reality-Show Portrayal

The shoot followed a barter deal at the property, prompting the owner's complaint over a misleading edit.

Overview

  • Susana Balbo said Marcelo Tinelli sent voice messages apologizing after her public criticism of how the hotel was depicted.
  • The production recorded under a canje arrangement with the hotel closed for filming, but Balbo said she was not clearly informed about the content or approach.
  • Balbo alleged the edit mocked the facilities, the kitchen, and a nationally recognized chef, misrepresenting what she described as high-end services and technology.
  • She stated that employees appeared on camera despite requests that staff not be shown, raising consent concerns.
  • The dispute has intensified scrutiny of the reality show's editing choices following other controversies involving Tinelli this year.