Jorginho Responds To Chappell Roan Mix-Up

Weeks after a mix-up involving Jorginho and Chappell Roan, the soccer star is now speaking out after learning all of the facts. In March, Jorginho called out the singer, claiming she sent her security to talk to his wife, Catherine Harding, and his stepdaughter, Ava, an encounter that left the girl in tears.

With Roan clarifying the situation and the security personnel at the center of the controversy coming forward, Jorginho is now revealing that he and his wife have communicated with Roan and cleared the air.

Jorginho Clarifies The Situation

On April 13, soccer superstar Jorginho, born Jorge Luiz Frello Filho, took to Instagram Stories to update his followers about a misunderstanding with Chappell Roan in March. At that time, he called out the “Pink Pony Club” singer for allegedly sending her personal security to talk with his wife, Catherine Harding, and her daughter, Ava.

Per Jorginho’s account, the mother and daughter were having breakfast at a hotel where the singer was staying for Lollapalooza Brazil, when the security guard approached and became “aggressive” with them, as The Blast previously reported. Roan denied having anything to do with the incident.

In his recent post, Jorginho said it was “important to clarify everything now that new information has come to light,” adding that he made his original post about the situation “in the heat of the moment.”

The Soccer Star Wanted To Protect His Family

Jorginho clarified that his retelling of what happened between the security guard and his wife and daughter was all accurately described, adding that he reacted “as any father would” in that situation. “My priority is and always will be protecting my family, and that is exactly what I did,” he wrote.

The soccer player then said that he acted based on the information that was made available to them at that time. After Roan’s denial, the security guard, Pascal Duvier, also released a statement taking full responsibility and confirming that he didn’t work for the pop star.

“While we still do not know what prompted him to approach them, and do not believe an 11-year-old at breakfast could reasonably be seen as any kind of security threat, it is now clear that he was not acting on behalf of Chappell,” Jorginho wrote.

Jorginho And Chappell Roan Have Connected Privately

Following the revelations about the incident, Roan fans called for Jorginho and his wife to apologize to the singer. However, it seemed they had already addressed the situation privately. Per the soccer star’s post, Roan reached out to Harding and cleared the air about what happened at the hotel, adding that the singer was “understanding and sympathetic to what happened” to their 11-year-old daughter.

“It was, ultimately, a misunderstanding in that respect, and I am glad to set the record straight,” Jorginho wrote, adding, “I regret the impact this situation has had on Chappell Roan, Catherine, Ada, and our family.” Jorginho finished his post by writing, “As far as I am concerned, this matter is closed.”

The Situation Took An Unexpected Turn

Following the incident with security, Harding and Ava, who intended to watch Roan perform at Lollapalooza, skipped her set. Instead, they watched Sabrina Carpenter, who also performed at the music festival. Harding shared a video of Ada smiling and dancing as the singer performed on stage.

However, it later came to light that Duvier was at the hotel as part of Carpenter’s security, as previously reported by The Blast.

Chappell Roan Was Banned Due To Jorginho’s Claim

Following Jorginho’s initial post and claims about Roan, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Cavaliere, banned the singer from performing at Todo Mundo no Rio, a massive free concert held annually on Copacabana Beach. Past performers include Madonna and Lady Gaga, with Shakira headlining this year.

On X, Cavaliere reposted Jorginho’s Instagram Story about the incident, writing, “I mean that as long as I’m in charge of our city – this girl @ChappellRoan will never perform at Todo Mundo no Rio!” He then invited Jorginho’s stepdaughter to the concert in May as a guest of honor.

As of writing, Cavaliere has yet to rescind Roan’s ban, at least publicly, after it has been confirmed that she had nothing to do with the incident.