Peruvian barber Youna refused to kiss his former partner Samahara Lobatón on live television during the first episode of the international reality show La Prisión de Destino in Miami.
The public confrontation occurred as the ex-couple reunited on screen for the first time since calling off their wedding plans, drawing an immediate reaction from fellow contestants and the program's host.
The tense interaction began when the show's host and housemates repeatedly pressured the pair to share a kiss on stage. Youna immediately declined the requests, telling the group that he could not kiss Lobatón because she already had a boyfriend, adding that he respected her commitment.
Although the barber did not name anyone directly, Lobatón had recently been linked in Peruvian entertainment reports to influencer Renato Rossini Jr. The two had previously shared close moments both during and after their time together on another reality competition, La Granja VIP Perú.
On-Air Confrontation and Relationship Status
Lobatón quickly rejected Youna's assertion on air, clarifying to the housemates that she was currently single. Her response prompted the rest of the cast to intensify their demands for the pair to kiss.
With pressure mounting from the group, Lobatón turned the accusation back onto her former partner. She stated that Youna was actually the person in a relationship, referencing televised comments made earlier that day by producer Pati Lorena, who claimed that Youna was dating a young Cuban woman.
Youna countered Lobatón's remarks by revealing his attraction to another contestant inside the house. He told the cast that if he kissed Lobatón on their first day, he would lose the opportunity to kiss another participant whom he found interesting. While he declined to reveal her identity immediately, he promised to share who she was later in the show.
Response to Dating Rumors
Addressing the rumors surrounding her personal life, Lobatón reaffirmed her independence to the audience and her fellow participants. She stated that viewers in Peru knew she did not have a boyfriend and that she was single, working hard, and enjoying her life.
The influencer also addressed her ongoing communication with Youna following their high-profile split. She noted that while her former partner does not call her, she has no issue with the arrangement, emphasizing that he remains an active father in the life of their daughter.
Lobatón concluded her response by addressing Youna's refusal to kiss her. She noted that just as kissing her would cause him to miss an opportunity with another participant, the same applied to her as well.
Background and Media History
Samahara Lobatón, the daughter of Peruvian media personality Melissa Klug, has frequently featured in Peruvian entertainment news due to her public relationships and television appearances. She previously appeared alongside Youna in public broadcasts before their engagement was called off.
The couple had previously attempted to reconcile their relationship while Lobatón was participating in La Granja VIP Perú, prior to their current reunion on the Miami-based production.
La Prisión de Destino is an international reality television series filmed and broadcast from Miami, Florida, bringing together public figures to live together in a shared space. The premiere marked the first time Youna and Lobatón appeared together on screen since their split.
