This week on El Gordo y La Flaca, Raúl de Molina lost his cool and publicly criticized Pepe Aguilar and Christian Nodal for boycotting the Univision show despite years of coverage and support.
The issue came to a head after Nodal's concert at Altos de Chavón in the Dominican Republic last Saturday. The singer arrived two and a half hours late and gave interviews to other media outlets, completely ignoring El Gordo y La Flaca.
"He started two and a half hours late, huh? He talked to everyone except [us]. I don't get it. Who do these artists think they are?" De Molina exclaimed, holding nothing back in front of the cameras.
However, his main target was Pepe Aguilar. The Cuban-American host revealed that the Mexican singer specifically asked him not to interview him on the red carpet at the Latin Grammy 2025 and has since avoided him in public places like restaurants.
"I've never done anything to Pepe Aguilar. I've been friends with him since my career began, and I've always treated him wonderfully," De Molina stated, clearly frustrated.
According to the host, someone directly instructed Nodal to cut ties with the program: "Someone told him, hey, Christian Nodal, don't talk to El Gordo y La Flaca anymore. Raúl lashed out after I've interviewed him 20,000 times, said I care about him, support him, and have always been on his side."
De Molina connects this estrangement to the show's coverage of Nodal's controversial relationship with Ángela Aguilar, Pepe's daughter, which included mentions of Cazzu, the singer's ex and mother of his child Inti.
He concluded with a sentiment that resonated widely on social media: "When they need us, they're the first to call for publicity for their album."
The show's clips quickly went viral on TikTok, garnering nearly a million views, over 50,000 likes, and thousands of comments in just days.
The public's response overwhelmingly sided with Raúl. Comments were flooded with "Team Raúl," and sentiments like "your questions scare them" and "you're straightforward and direct" dominated the responses. One of the most liked comments, with 40 likes, captured the general feeling: "Pepe Aguilar is just being moody."
However, not everyone was convinced. A skeptical user bluntly wrote: "He's not your friend... Don't say you're his friend," questioning De Molina's claims of a close relationship.
Adding more fuel to the fire is the timing of these events: Pepe Aguilar's U.S. tour is facing serious trouble, with two concerts already canceled in Connecticut and New Jersey for May, and five more dates at risk due to low ticket sales, with 85% to 90% of seats unsold according to Ticketmaster. It seems the artist rejecting media coverage is precisely the one who could use it the most right now.
Insights on Raúl de Molina's Controversy with Pepe Aguilar and Nodal
Why did Raúl de Molina criticize Pepe Aguilar and Christian Nodal?
Raúl de Molina criticized them for boycotting El Gordo y La Flaca despite the show's long-standing support and coverage of their careers.
What triggered the controversy between Raúl de Molina and these artists?
The controversy was triggered when Christian Nodal ignored the show during his concert in the Dominican Republic, and Pepe Aguilar requested not to be interviewed at the Latin Grammy 2025.
How did the public react to Raúl de Molina's comments?
The public reaction was overwhelmingly supportive of Raúl, with many users on social media siding with him and appreciating his straightforward approach.