The former dancer of Faro time and journalism student Gaby Fontenelle37 years old, spoke out this Thursday, 25th, about having given up on the reality show The Great Conquest. On social media, she claimed to have been cold and hungry during her participation.
Gaby Fontenelle, former participant of A Grande Conquista
Photo: @gabyfontenelle via Instagram / Estadão
Gaby Fontenelle, former participant of A Grande Conquista
Photo: @gabyfontenelle via Instagram / Estadão
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“I got home, rested, ate a plate of rice and beans. Guys, how crazy. Every day there felt like a month. Before the reality show started, we were already confined, locked up, alone, in a hotel. […] Of course, it was an experience that I will remember for life, but, really, I was very cold and hungry”, said Gaby in Instagram stories. She stated that she knew about the discomforts of the program, but prioritized her health.
The participant also responded to allegations that she had entered the reality show with her psychological well-being already shaken. “I went in with my head super calm. I really got really sick from the cold. That’s why I was scared of trying [continuar no A Grande Conquista] and what could happen to my health”, he said.
The Great Conquest
Divided into two phases, the program The Great Conquest 2 premiered this Monday, 22nd, on TV Record. Presented by the journalist Rachel Sheherazade, The confinement reality mixes famous and anonymous people to compete for a prize of R$1 million.
Among the confirmed participants are some well-known names. The reality show has Andreia de Andrade, ex-girlfriend of singer Nahim; Tatiane Melo, Babu Santana’s ex-girlfriend; Claudia Baronesa, mother of MC Gui and participant of The Farm 14; and Fábio Gontijo, ex-husband of Jenny Miranda.
The reality show’s airing time is at 10:30 pm, on TV Record or on Playplus streaming.
