Natalia Alcocer’s team responds to Manelyk González after Granja exit

Mexican reality television often blends entertainment with personal vulnerability, but the recent exit of actress Natalia Alcocer from “La Granja VIP” turned that dynamic into a public dispute. Alcocer left the Televisión Azteca program on Sunday night, prioritizing her mental health over her participation in the show.

During her time in the house, Alcocer faced tension with other participants. She told host Adal Ramones and the viewing audience that many housemates mocked her personal health issues. She noted that few understood her process was related to her mental health, even as many celebrities in the industry currently advocate for the importance of such care.

Alcocer expressed gratitude for the support she received. “You don’t know how accompanied I have felt and how supported I have felt by you, by La Granja, by Gallo, and by TV Azteca in this process,” she said, according to Infobae. Her departure triggered immediate reactions among the remaining cast members and their teams.

Manelyk González, a reality television expert participating in the same season, commented on the exit. She described a statement from host Adal as good news because the other participants no longer wanted Alcocer in the house. Her remarks prompted a direct response from Alcocer’s team on Instagram.

Alcocer’s team argued that González’s behavior confirmed Alcocer made the right decision to leave. They wrote that Alcocer did not need to be exposed to people who were violent, mocking, cynical, and uneducated. The team highlighted the irony of individuals claiming mental health is relevant to them when their actions suggest otherwise.

The team added a specific message for González. They said they hoped the former castmate would never be forced to prioritize her own stability over a work project and have to resign from it. The exchange illustrates the friction between public advocacy for mental health and the private dynamics of competitive reality television.