When asked during his participation in a charity match for the Theodora Foundation, José Ortega Cano avoided elaborating on the recent controversy that arose around a private telephone conversation between him and Patricia Donoso, the recordings of which were publicly broadcast on a television program. Surrounded by the media at the end of the event, the bullfighter ignored the significance of the episode and shifted the conversation to personal matters, expressing his wish for well-being and health for himself and his family in 2026.
According to the media “Let’s see”, the controversy arose when they transmitted a telephone communication between Ortega Cano and Patricia Donoso. In the conversation, Donoso made an unusual request to the bullfighter, asking him for his “seed of strength” to have a child. Ortega Cano’s response in a relaxed tone would have expressed that both maintained friendly relations despite previous disagreements. This conversation, distributed without Ortega Cano’s consent, caused an immediate reaction in the family environment.
As Let’s See reported, Gloria Camila, the bullfighter’s daughter, went to the networks to express her position on the leak. In a statement, Gloria criticized Patricia Donoso for unilaterally recording the telephone conversation with her father and described the subsequent distribution as a serious violation of Ortega Cano’s fundamental rights. Gloria Camila’s statement highlighted the family’s concerns about the media impact and exposure that comes from publicly airing a private call.
When asked by journalists about his daughter’s reaction, Ortega Cano pointed out that Gloria Camila is currently out of the country and it is not his job to comment on her behalf. She stated that she “lives alone,” showing respect for Gloria’s autonomy to handle these matters on her own terms. The Let’s See media outlet reported that the right-hander chose not to elaborate on the family situation and adopted an elusive stance when faced with questions about the legal or personal implications of the leak.
Regarding the call in question, Ortega Cano admitted that he was unaware of the nature of the conversation when contacted by Donoso. He claimed it surprised him and downplayed the importance of the episode, pointing out that “it completely confused me, I didn’t know what it was about, they called me there, but for me it has no meaning,” according to the same broadcast. In this way, the bullfighter minimized the media relevance of the leaked audio, preferring to focus his speech on the well-being of his family and his personal future.
Regarding his expectations for 2026, Ortega Cano expressly expressed his desire to preserve his health and enjoy pleasant moments with those close to him. The bullfighter expressed the wish to “continue with health, with good things that we enjoy, that we travel and that we do things that do no harm to anyone,” a statement distributed by the media present at the event.
The episode is embedded in a series of previous conflicts between the protagonists, although according to Let’s See, the current relationship between Ortega Cano and Patricia Donoso shows signs of cordiality after the previous differences. The television broadcast of the audio recording has drawn renewed attention to the privacy of public figures and called into question the legitimacy of broadcasting personal recordings without explicit permission.
Since the controversial call was broadcast, the Ortega Cano family has handled the matter by keeping a low profile from the public and reserving legal and personal considerations in private. Gloria Camila’s statement showed the existing unease about the handling of private information and its subsequent treatment in the mass media.
As Let’s See reported, the context in which Ortega Cano spoke out – a solidarity event attended by entertainment and sports figures – showed his intention to avoid controversy and focus attention on charitable causes and his desire for family harmony. The bullfighter reiterated his intention to distance himself from media controversies, adopt a measured stance and avoid comments that could escalate the conflict created by the recording and broadcast of the telephone conversation.
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