Argentine stylist Lau Styling insults Mexican fans, sparks backlash ahead of reality show

Lau Styling, an Argentine stylist living and working in Mexico, sparked widespread outrage after insulting Mexican fans who celebrated Spain's victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. In a now-viral video, she said: 'Todos los mexicanos: "Ganó España". Pero ¿vos estuviste en la final? Ni a la cuarta llegaste, hijo de p...' Source: Milenio. The incident occurred hours after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0, and quickly led to calls for a boycott of the reality show La Casa de los Famosos México 4 (LCDLFM4), where Lau Styling is set to design outfits for contestant Flor Vigna Source: Excélsior.

The backlash

• Users on social media criticized her for disrespecting the country that provides her livelihood. 'Laura, te recuerdo que estás en México buscando oportunidades', read one widely shared post Source: Infobae.
• Actress Gala Montes, who previously clashed with Lau Styling over damaged designer clothes, wrote: 'No te queremos en México' Source: Infobae.
• Flor Vigna has not publicly commented on the controversy Source: Milenio.

The apology that fell flat

Lau Styling posted a statement on Instagram saying her words 'never intended to disrespect anyone' and that she 'respects all people regardless of origin' Source: Milenio. In a later video, she insisted she loves Mexico and that her comments were only about football passion Source: Heraldo de México. Many users viewed the apology as insincere.

Previous controversy

This is not Lau Styling's first public dispute. In 2024, she accused Gala Montes of returning designer clothing in poor condition, sparking a feud that now resurfaces amid the new scandal Source: Infobae.