Sasha Meneghel and Xuxa defend João Lucas after online attacks

Singer João Lucas has faced online criticism regarding his masculinity and appearance following comments made by influencer Pedro Ortega. Ortega, a former participant of the reality show De Férias com o Ex, shared a video of Lucas and described him as “effeminate,” “fragile,” and “commanded by his woman.”

In response to the remarks, Lucas reposted an older video from March that addressed similar questioning of his masculinity, captioning it “Always good to remember.”

Sasha Meneghel, Lucas’s wife, publicly defended him on social media, stating, “This is my man.” Xuxa Meneghel, Sasha’s mother, also expressed support for her son-in-law, praising his character and calling for more love and less prejudice. Eli Figueiredo, Lucas’s mother, also shared messages of admiration for her son's sensitivity.