Poncho De Nigris Faces Media Backlash Over Past Rumors

MONTERREY, Mexico — Poncho De Nigris, a well-known television host, experienced a tense confrontation with the press on October 3, 2025, as rumors regarding his past resurfaced.

The situation heated up during an encounter with reporters when one journalist confronted him about circulating claims on social media. The controversy originated from a TikTok video posted by an influencer named Parce Regio, who alleged that De Nigris had engaged in past relationships that involved monetary exchanges.

In the video, Parce Regio claimed he had more information about De Nigris’s past and insinuated that the host secured his place on a reality show through intimate favors rather than a typical casting process. He also referenced shared trips to Puerto Vallarta with a man named Maldonado, suggesting they were hired by agencies.

Following the video’s release, De Nigris took to social media to respond. He dismissed Parce Regio’s claims, stating, “A stranger speaking about me, as they always do when someone is successful. If you are going to speak about me, please do it with proof. I have been in this for many years, and it is hard to understand how they don’t provide evidence.”

The conflict escalated when a reporter directly questioned De Nigris about the allegations. “A video is circulating where this person suggests you used your body in your past. What do you have to say?” she asked. De Nigris quickly replied, challenging her knowledge of him, saying, “Do you know me? Where are you from?”

As the conversation progressed, he raised doubts about the journalist’s experience: “You’re not from Monterrey, so you don’t know the news.”

Despite the tension, the interaction quickly went viral, sparking discussions about the responsibilities of the press and how sensitive subjects related to alleged past behaviors should be covered.

The event is part of a larger narrative around the challenges public figures face when these types of allegations arise on social media.