Jesulín's Daughter Responds to Belén Esteban Row
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Juls Janeiro, the daughter of famous Spanish bullfighter Jesulín de Ubrique, has spoken out again about her public dispute with TV personality Belén Esteban.
The two women have been at the centre of a media story after Juls was accused of making indirect comments, or "digs," about Belén without naming her directly.
In a recent interview, Juls made her position clear. "I do not regret anything," she said, showing that she stands firmly behind her earlier statements.
She also addressed the idea that people might think her words were aimed at them personally. "Let no one take it personally," she said, suggesting her comments were general rather than targeted.
This is not the first time Juls and Belén have clashed publicly. The two are well-known figures in Spanish celebrity culture, and their disagreements often attract wide media attention.
Belén Esteban is one of Spain's most recognisable TV personalities, known for her many years appearing on talk shows. Juls Janeiro has become increasingly visible in the media herself, partly because of her family connection to Jesulín.
The exact details of the original disagreement have not been fully explained, but the story continues to attract strong interest from fans of Spanish celebrity news. It remains unclear whether the feud will continue or eventually calm down.
Vocabulary8 words
- bullfighter
- a person whose job is fighting bulls
- public dispute
- a disagreement that many people know about
- indirect comments
- words that criticise someone without naming them
- regret
- to feel sorry about something you have done
- take it personally
- to believe a comment is about you
- celebrity culture
- the world of famous people and how the public follows them
- talk shows
- TV programmes where people discuss news and personal topics
- feud
- a long-running disagreement between people
Quiz
Answer key
1. She is his daughter 2. She said she does not regret them 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Juls Janeiro, the daughter of famous Spanish bullfighter Jesulín de Ubrique, has spoken out again about her public _____ with TV personality Belén Esteban.
The two women have been at the centre of a media story after Juls was accused of making _____ comments about Belén.
"I do not _____ anything," she said, showing that she stands firmly behind her earlier statements.
"Let no one take it _____," she said, suggesting her comments were general.
This is not the first time Juls and Belén have _____ publicly.
The two are well-known figures in Spanish celebrity _____.
Belén Esteban is one of Spain's most recognisable TV personalities, known for appearing on _____.
It remains unclear whether the _____ will continue or eventually calm down.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think celebrity disagreements attract so much media attention?
- Do you think it is fair to make indirect comments about someone without naming them?
- Have you ever seen a similar public feud between famous people in your country?
- What do you think Juls meant when she said no one should 'take it personally'?