Joaquín Prat Cuts 'Vamos a Ver' for Leonor's Latest News: 'It's...'

Joaquín Prat takes the lead every day on the program Vamos a ver. A show that was forced to cut one of its recent episodes due to the latest news about Leonor, her bikini photos.

More specifically, he interrupted the schedule to counter Alessandro Lequio, who had made a somewhat outdated comment about the young woman appearing only with boys. He retorted: "Given that women represent only 13% within the Armed Forces, it's common to see one of them surrounded by men. It's common."

Alessandro Lequio's Comments on Vamos a ver That Joaquín Prat Doesn't Like

Leonor has become the undisputed protagonist of the tabloid press these days. All because she was caught in a bikini on a beach near Montevideo during a break on Elcano. A beach she attended with the rest of the midshipmen.

These snapshots, which seem not to have pleased King Felipe much, have caused comments on different programs. This has been the case with Vamos a ver. A show where Alessandro Lequio made some remarks that have caused a stir.

Specifically, the Italian said: "She has done the same as her peers, and that's very good because it normalizes. The key to the Crown's camaraderie with the military leaders isn't built in the academy classrooms, but in the bars."

He added: "It catches my attention that in the photos there isn't any girl, just her with a group of boys. And that sounds to me like they're the boyfriend's friends. What I see is a girl with her boyfriend and his friends."

Joaquín Prat Stops Vamos a ver to Counter Alessandro

That comment caused a stir both on set and among viewers. Hence, Joaquín Prat felt compelled to stop the show to respond to Alessandro.

Thus, he said: "I've received several messages on social media from active military personnel, active female military personnel in the Armed Forces. They tell me that, given that women represent only 13% within them, it's common to see one of them surrounded by men. I say this because of the previous comment."

"That's common. Yes, seeing women accompanied by many men."

But Lequio didn't want to remain silent in the face of the 'reprimand' and insisted on his stance. He did so by stating: "You force me to answer you. It's going to sound very old-fashioned, but that's life."

"We're talking about an institution that is old, there's no need to repeat it. A woman like Leonor is obliged to keep up appearances. And, therefore, sharing her leisure time only in the company of men is bad appearance, because it's going to attract attention, it's going to give people something to talk about unfortunately."

Moreover, he insisted: "It catches my attention that she shares her leisure time only with boys, when there are eight more girls. What I say is that I see a girl with her boyfriend and her group of friends."

A comment that made Joaquín Prat label him as old-fashioned. Just like Sandra Aladro, who countered him: "She's on a training ship where there are 65 men and only nine women. Therefore, it's normal for her to always be surrounded by men."

This episode reflected the tensions and challenges that still persist regarding gender equality and the public perception of women in roles traditionally occupied by men. Prat's response underscores the importance of addressing these issues with sensitivity and based on facts. Yes, avoiding interpretations that may perpetuate stereotypes or misunderstandings.