Peruvian barber Youna has confirmed that influencer Samahara Lobatón physically assaulted him at a nightclub following the suspension of their reality show. The statement comes after castmates from the television program publicly disclosed the physical altercation between the former couple.
The incident was first exposed by CubaCuba, a participant in the United States based reality show La prisión del destino, after the production was unexpectedly suspended. CubaCuba revealed details of the encounter during a public broadcast, prompting Youna to address the allegations directly.
According to accounts provided by CubaCuba and fellow castmate Manuel Lima, Lobatón physically attacked Youna inside the venue after the cancellation of the reality show in the United States. The castmates stated that Lobatón forcefully shoved Youna by the arms and inflicted visible injuries while the two appeared to be fighting.
Witnesses noted that Youna attempted to walk away and de-escalate the situation as the confrontation escalated inside the venue. However, castmates reported that Lobatón continued her physical assault despite his attempts to distance himself. CubaCuba and Lima further suggested that the influencer, who is the daughter of Peruvian media personality Melissa Klug, has been engaging in ongoing harassment toward the father of her eldest daughter.
Witness Statements and Legal Threats
Lobatón has denied the allegations made by CubaCuba regarding the nightclub assault. The influencer threatened to launch legal action against her accusers if concrete evidence supporting the claims is not presented publicly.
Despite Lobatón's denials, additional witnesses have come forward to corroborate the account of the physical altercation at the venue. The revelations come at a difficult time for Youna, who is currently battling a serious illness while managing the public fallout from the encounter.
Lobatón and Youna have maintained a high-profile personal relationship in Peruvian media, frequently sharing details of their family life and former partnership online. Lobatón, a prominent social media figure and daughter of businesswoman Melissa Klug, joined Youna in the United States to participate in La prisión del destino, a reality television project that brought together several Peruvian online personalities. Their shared history as parents of an older daughter has kept their relationship under frequent public scrutiny.
Live Stream Confrontation and Justifications
Youna decided to break his silence by joining a live broadcast on social media alongside Jeffrey, a close friend of Lobatón. Jeffrey was addressing followers to describe what had transpired and appeared to be defending the influencer's actions during the broadcast.
The barber expressed deep perplexity and anger when he heard Jeffrey attempt to rationalize Lobatón's physical behavior. During the stream, Lobatón reportedly attempted to justify the physical aggression by pointing to previous verbal arguments the former couple had exchanged while filming the reality show, where both had aired personal grievances in front of the cameras.
Youna firmly rejected the notion that past verbal disputes could justify physical violence. He questioned whether she assaulted him simply because she believed he had given her reasons to do so, adding that if the roles had been reversed and a man had assaulted a woman, the public backlash against him would be relentless and critics would never accept such an excuse.
Prior Apologies and Future Outlook
Prior to the official closure of the reality show, Youna had publicly asked for forgiveness regarding his own behavior toward Lobatón. He has since maintained a physical and public distance from the mother of his child in an effort to prevent further public confrontations.
In his previous statements, Youna explained that social media platforms frequently take reality show moments out of context. He expressed regret if any of his actions on camera had been misconstrued, acknowledging that television environments can make interpersonal conflict appear far more intense than it actually is. He apologized to viewers who may have viewed his past conduct unfavorably, expressed appreciation for his supporters, and requested their understanding as both parties move forward apart.
