Television personality Daniela Aránguiz weighed in on the high-profile separation of Luis Jiménez and Gala Caldirola, offering public support to Caldirola while criticizing María José “Coté” López for what she termed a cynical attitude following an intimacy with the former footballer.
The messy aftermath of the romance involving former footballer Luis Jiménez, Spanish model Gala Caldirola, and businesswoman Coté López continues to dominate entertainment programming. The controversy deepened after Caldirola detailed on a television program how she discovered the deception during a trip to Qatar, igniting widespread debate across the entertainment press.
Public Solidarity and Praise for Gala Caldirola
During a panel appearance on the entertainment program Sígueme, Daniela Aránguiz addressed the ongoing scandal by turning her focus toward Gala Caldirola’s handling of the emotional turmoil. Aránguiz praised the Spanish model’s resolve, drawing a parallel to the shared pain of infidelity experienced by many women.
Daniela Aránguiz began by stating that Gala is very brave, noting that she finds her extremely courageous and believes that for women who have suffered the pain of infidelity, it is nice to exchange kind words publicly, while adding that she admires her because she wishes she had possessed the strength to walk away and blow things up right then and there.
Aránguiz noted that while she does not know Caldirola particularly well, she views her as an excellent mother who navigated a public rupture under difficult circumstances.
Sharp Criticism Directed at Coté López
The tone shifted significantly when the conversation turned to Coté López. Aránguiz did not hold back her frustration regarding the dynamic between López and Caldirola, pointing out that maintaining a close friendship while reportedly engaging in an intimate relationship with a friend’s recent partner crosses a definitive boundary.
Daniela Aránguiz started out by pointing out that the biggest mistake is playing the friend and believing you are a friend when you know you are not one, stating that if she were Coté she would never have a relationship with her ex-husband’s partner, especially if they broke up so recently and especially if they slept together, because once you have sexual relations, you cannot act like a hypocrite and pretend to be the friend.
The panelist emphasized that the situation carried additional weight because the association between López and Caldirola had previously involved their children, compounding the betrayal. Aránguiz noted that anyone who has personally suffered the sting of infidelity understands the ego and emotional toll involved, arguing that someone familiar with that specific pain should not step in to become the other woman.
Weighing Shared History Against Present Actions
Despite the severe rebuke, Aránguiz acknowledged her own history with María José López, noting that the two were close companions when they were young. That background, she argued, made López’s alleged actions all the more difficult to reconcile with personal values.
Daniela Aránguiz unfiltered lashed out by remarking that the worst part of the situation is knowing how much she cares for María José López because she has a great deal of affection for her, recalling that they were friends—very close friends when they were young—and expressing her belief that if you have suffered infidelity, know what it feels like, how painful it is, and how it messes with your ego, you do not lower yourself to become the mistress once again.
Rather than placing blame solely on the former footballer, Aránguiz insisted that accountability must be shared among the parties involved. The television contributor closed her remarks on the program by stating that responsibility in the breakdown of trust extends directly to López.
Daniela Aránguiz concluded her appearance on Sígueme by stating that responsibility here also lies with Coté López.
