For weeks, there has been speculation about an alleged romantic past between Terelu Campos and Álvaro Muñoz Escassi. Both, in different television spaces, have fueled the idea that they had something more than a friendship. However, it has now come to light that everything may have been a strategy to gain prominence on Supervivientes and it's shocking.
The matter has taken an unexpected turn with statements from Lydia Lozano, one of the journalists closest to Terelu. Lydia has been blunt in stating that "it doesn't add up"—that supposed relationship between María Teresa Campos's daughter and the Andalusian horseman. According to her, at that time she spent a lot of time with Terelu and doesn't remember Escassi being among the names that were part of her romantic life.
Lydia recalled how Terelu would go out, have fun, and had many offers, but there was no hint pointing to Álvaro. "She was quite the flirt," she said with a smile, implying that if something had happened with Escassi, she would have known. Her testimony completely disproves the version both have maintained in recent weeks on television.
Interest in this story has grown since Escassi participated in the new season of the survival reality show. Aware of the media pull of the horseman, Terelu didn't hesitate to hint that they shared something more than friendship in the past. The story was picked up by different programs, generating anticipation among the show's followers.
They've already uncovered Terelu Campos's lie
The strategy of fueling curiosity about a possible love story now seems part of a maneuver to keep themselves at the center of the television spotlight. Both Terelu and Álvaro are aware of the importance of being present in the reality show's debates. That's why, by hinting at a romance, they managed to get their names on everyone's lips just as Supervivientes was starting.
Even so, Lydia Lozano has been firm in denying it, revealing that Terelu's version doesn't hold up against the memories of those who were around her at that time. For her, it's clear that they've exaggerated or even invented the story to generate television content. Although she didn't want to be harsh with her colleague, she made it clear that what Terelu said isn't credible.
María Teresa Campos's daughter, meanwhile, has replied to this wave of doubts by promising that she'll clarify everything when Escassi returns from the show. According to her, she prefers to wait until the horseman is present so they can tell "the whole truth" together. That promise has only increased the anticipation about how this story will end.
For now, what is clear is that Terelu and Escassi have played with ambiguity. First, they hinted that they were more than friends, and now, faced with Lydia's questioning, they prefer to remain silent until the reunion. The move has paid off for them in terms of media attention, although both of their credibility has been called into question.
This wouldn't be the first time a television personality resorts to a dubious story to attract attention. Television thrives on narratives that captivate, and an alleged romance between two well-known figures has all the ingredients to hook the audience. In this case, however, the facts just don't add up.
Terelu Campos has sparked a major controversy
Those who know Terelu well know that, although she likes to play with double meanings, she has rarely lied so directly. That's why it's surprising that, in this case, she has stuck to a version that even her closest circle denies. Her friendship with Escassi is indeed documented, but the leap to something romantic seems hardly believable.
It's also surprising that she chose precisely this moment to tell that story, just as Escassi is competing. Doubts about both of their motivations are growing, since it coincides with the most visible stage of the reality show. It's clear that any content related to the horseman now gets greater impact.
We'll have to wait for Álvaro's return to know if he sticks to the same version or if, as many believe, he admits that it was all part of the television game. Meanwhile, Terelu keeps making headlines without clarifying anything definitively. Her promise to "tell everything" keeps the audience on edge.
This twist in the story once again reveals how the media and public figures can fabricate attractive stories without them needing to be true. The case of Terelu and Escassi may end up being another example of how television mixes reality and fiction. What remains to be seen is whether, when the truth comes out, the public will forgive the lie.