Chappell Roan Faces Backlash After Alleged Incident with Soccer Star Jorginho Frello’s Family

Pop star Chappell Roan is responding to accusations made by Brazilian soccer player Jorginho Frello, who claims his family was subjected to an upsetting encounter with Roan’s security team at a São Paulo hotel. The incident occurred during Roan’s performance run at Lollapalooza Brazil, sparking a public debate about celebrity responsibility and fan interactions.

The Initial Accusations

Jorginho Frello initially shared his concerns on Instagram Stories, detailing an incident involving his wife, Catherine Harding, and their 11-year-vintage daughter, Ada Law (daughter of Jude Law and Catherine Harding). Frello stated that his daughter, a fan of Roan, spotted the singer at breakfast and simply wanted to confirm it was her. According to Frello, a security guard then approached his wife and daughter “very aggressively,” accusing them of “harassment” and threatening to file a complaint with the hotel. The Hollywood Reporter reports that Frello expressed feeling deeply upset by the interaction.

Roan’s Response and Clarification

Chappell Roan quickly responded to the allegations via Instagram, stating that the security guard in question was not part of her personal security team. Dexerto highlights Roan’s claim that she didn’t even notice Frello’s family and hadn’t instructed anyone to approach them. She emphasized that it was unfair to assume the guard acted on her behalf and that security should not automatically assume ill intent.

Catherine Harding Shares Her Account

Catherine Harding has now provided further details about the incident, casting doubt on Roan’s claim that the security guard was not affiliated with the singer. 7news.com.au reports Harding stating, “100% this security guard was not a security guard of the hotel. That’s what I can say. He looks after artists, so. I don’t know if it was her personal security guard, but he was with her.”

Harding described the guard’s approach as “intimidating” and “aggressive,” recounting how he scolded her and her daughter, suggesting she should “teach her daughter to be better” and respect people’s privacy. Harding explained that her daughter simply smiled at Roan and hadn’t attempted to take a photo or engage in any disruptive behavior. She questioned Roan’s responsibility to ensure those working on her behalf act appropriately.

A Disrupted Birthday Celebration

Harding revealed that the trip to São Paulo was intended as a birthday present for her daughter, who had specifically requested tickets to see Chappell Roan perform at Lollapalooza Brasil. However, following the incident, they decided not to attend the present. Zoom TV Entertainment details this aspect of the story.

Roan Maintains She Doesn’t “Hate Children”

Amidst the backlash, Roan reiterated that she does not “hate people who are fans of my music” and specifically stated, “I do not hate children.”

The situation remains ongoing, with questions lingering about the security guard’s affiliation and the extent of Roan’s awareness of his actions. The incident has ignited a conversation about the boundaries between celebrities and their fans, and the responsibility artists have for the behavior of their teams.