Mario Pergolini jokes about 'feud' with co-host Rada amid media frenzy

Argentine media figure Mario Pergolini has playfully tackled speculation about a conflict with his co-host Agustín “Rada” Aristarán, stemming from Rada’s frequent absences on their program, “Otro día perdido.” Pergolini addressed the rumors with humor, framing the supposed “serious problem” between them as an exaggerated absurdity that had gained traction in entertainment news cycles.

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Today our dear colleague Agustín will not accompany us, with whom, as everyone already knows, we are having a serious problem…

“We are extremely at odds,” Pergolini quipped to his colleague Evelyn Botto, leaning into the gossip. He further amplified the situation by sharing a mock job advertisement seeking a “magician obsessed with gossip” for a daily TV show, explicitly excluding those with theater commitments. This parodied the sensationalized reports of internal strife.

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We are extremely at odds.

Pergolini expressed bewilderment at how the rumor had spread, even reaching his sister. He recounted telling her, “No, how could I fight? Besides, fighting with Agustín is impossible.” The program showcased headlines and television segments that had reported on the supposed conflict, with Pergolini summarizing the situation as a “minute-by-minute escalation of something that is nothing.”

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I didn't write it.

The speculation intensified after programs like “Intrusos” reported a delicate situation between the two hosts. The alleged tension was linked to Rada’s numerous rehearsals and commitments for the musical “Charlie y la Fábrica de Chocolate,” where he plays Willy Wonka. However, Rada had previously clarified that his theater schedule was arranged before he joined the television program.

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My sister calls me: 'Hey, did you fight with Agustín?' No, how could I fight? Besides, fighting with Agustín is impossible.