The time Tatiana Calmell was eliminated from an ATV contest for insinuating sexual harassment

One of the programs that only had one season on national television was “Peru’s next top model” the adaptation of the “Next top model” format hosted by Tyra Banks in the United States. Although a second season was announced, the space did not return to the small screens. What is most remembered was the episode in which the actress Tatiana Calmell del Solar was eliminated for expressing her discomfort.

In the middle of the photo session in the sea with the Brazilian model Antonio Borges, Tatiana Calmell could not hide her annoyance at the model’s touching. “Unfortunately, he touched my bikini and that made me feel much more uncomfortable, that he was much closer to me. She was not comfortable and I told her that I did not want her to touch me, “said the actress, who came second in the Miss Peru Universe 2022 pageant.

Antonio Borges was also offended by Tatiana’s complaints. “The disaster of the day? Tatiana. She Is she already a model? She was upset because I touched her. We were doing an interaction shooting. When a man works with girls, you have to touch. I have traveled all over the world, worked with incredible and beautiful women. Who do you think you are?”, she excused herself.

Not everything ended there. In the presence of Antonio and the rest of the jury of “Peru’s next top model”, the Peruvian actress continued explaining how she felt. “I was in swimwear and had half my leg in the air. That bothered me quite a bit. I didn’t want this to become a drama, but it turned out that way because he has also been offended. I didn’t feel comfortable with him touching me and the other girls. I do know that he limits me as a model, but he hurt me that they didn’t give me a chance like another contestant. It hurts a lot”.

The members of the jury were very harsh with Tatiana Calmell del Solar who had emerged as one of the favorites. “It’s a lousy photo. It definitely shows that you’re not sure, that you’re uncomfortable, you’re frowning. It had to be a glamorous photo, not a vulgar photo,” said Valeria de Santis, host of the program.

After harsh comments from the program’s production, Valeria de Santis broke down by eliminating the young woman. “Tatiana, you have been a disappointment to me. I expected so much from you. I think this was your dream, but I don’t know to what extent. I wanted to represent you and put you abroad, but now I don’t know if you’re worth it (…) You don’t know how it breaks my heart that you have to leave this competition, but this is a mistake that I can’t let go. We’ve brought Antonio in to judge you and he looks at how you got on. We’re at a point where I can’t forgive that.”

To the surprise of many, the young woman left the competition calmly, although she expressed that it hurt her that they did not give her a second chance.

It also affected her to leave her friend Laura Cuadros alone, who, days later, was eliminated from the program. In the end the winner was the model Danea Panta.

If you have been or know someone who has been affected by or involved in acts of sexual harassment, you can call Line 100 of the Ministry for Women and Vulnerable Populations free of charge, which has a team specialized in “providing information, guidance and emotional support.

In addition, Line 100 has the power to refer the most serious cases of family or sexual violence to the Women’s Emergency Centers or to the Urgent Care Service. This service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year (including holidays).

Source-larepublica.pe