# Mauricio Pinilla controversy on Fiebre de Canto

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mauricio-pinilla-controversy-on-fiebre-de-canto
> Updated: 2026-09-04T04:16:14.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Former footballer Mauricio Pinilla has faced public scrutiny following his appearances on the Chilevisión program ‘Fiebre de Canto’. After a performance where he used a mobile phone to read lyrics, social media rumors suggested he may have been intoxicated.

Pinilla denied these allegations, stating he does not consume alcohol and is currently taking medication. He indicated he would take action against those spreading rumors, noting that production staff could verify his sobriety.

Following the controversy surrounding his performance, Pinilla has reportedly resigned from ‘Fiebre de Canto’.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Mauricio Pinilla reportedly resigns from ‘Fiebre de Canto’

Mauricio Pinilla has reportedly resigned from ‘Fiebre de Canto’ following a disastrous presentation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mauricio-pinilla-reportedly-resigns-from-fiebre-de-canto

### 2026-09-02: Mauricio Pinilla denies intoxication rumors following TV appearances

Mauricio Pinilla has denied rumors of intoxication following his controversial performances on Chilevisión’s ‘Fiebre de Canto’, vowing to confront those spreading speculation.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mauricio-pinilla-denies-intoxication-rumors-following-tv-appearances

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