Jorginho Calls Chappell Roan Security Incident a Misunderstanding

Flamengo footballer Jorginho Frello has clarified that a previous dispute involving pop star Chappell Roan and his 11-year-old stepdaughter was a misunderstanding. The professional soccer player previously accused the singer’s security team of aggressive behavior toward his child during a trip to Brazil.

The incident occurred last month at a hotel in São Paulo during the Lollapalooza festival weekend. Jorginho originally shared a detailed Instagram post alleging that his daughter had been treated in a completely disproportionate manner by a security guard, which left the child in tears.

On April 13, 2026, Jorginho issued a new statement on Instagram to update the public on the situation. He explained that his initial reaction was driven by the heat of the moment after learning that his wife, Catherine, and daughter had been approached by an adult male security guard in an intimidating way.

Clarification of Security Involvement

While the initial reports suggested the guard was part of Chappell Roan’s personal team, it has since been established that the guard was not employed by the singer. A spokesperson for Roan stated that the singer was unaware of any interaction between the family and a third-party security officer and had not directed anyone on her team to interact with them.

The security guard, identified as Pascal Duvier, later took full responsibility for the incident, clarifying that he was at the hotel on behalf of another individual and not on behalf of Roan.

It became clear that she had no knowledge of what took place at breakfast and had not asked anyone to approach them. She was understanding and sympathetic to what had happened to our child.

Jorginho Frello via Instagram

Jorginho noted that Roan reached out privately to his wife and that their respective teams spoke directly to resolve the matter. He stated that new information changed his understanding of the events and expressed regret for the impact the situation had on the singer.

Industry Impact and Backlash

The controversy led to significant real-world consequences for the artist. The mayor of Rio de Janeiro banned Chappell Roan from attending Todo Mundo no Rio, one of the city’s largest music events, while inviting Jorginho’s daughter to attend as an honored guest.

Despite the singer’s denials of involvement, she faced a wave of public backlash. A data analytics company later found that this negative reaction was fueled by a bot-driven smear campaign.

This incident follows a pattern of Roan speaking out against the pressures of sudden fame and intrusive behavior. She previously compared fame to an abusive ex-husband in 2024 and has used TikTok to criticize predatory behaviour from superfans, including nonconsensual physical and social interactions.

Roan has also confronted paparazzi in Paris, stating she felt disregarded as a human, and has pushed back against photographers at the VMAs red carpet. Her stance on maintaining boundaries has earned support from other high-profile figures in the entertainment industry.

• Miley Cyrus and Stevie Nicks have defended her boundaries.
• Actor Daniel Craig expressed admiration for her guts in pushing back against toxic fans.
• Rachel Zegler described the singer’s online critics as idiots.
• Olivia Rodrigo revealed that Roan has provided key support in navigating the overwhelming nature of the entertainment industry.