Teatro Colón witnessed an unexpected scene during the celebration for Clarín's 80th anniversary. There, among entertainment and political figures, the most anticipated meeting in the industry took place: Marcelo Tinelli face to face with Mario Pergolini.
JournalistMercedes Ninci, alert to every move, recorded the conversation between the two historic rivals of Argentine television. Although they tried to keep her away from the cameras, everything was captured.
La noche de Clarín en el Colón: Marcelo Tinelli, Mercedes Ninci y Mario Pergolini.
A meeting that sparked conversation
The host of Showmatch was telling Pergolini about a comment he had heard about him. "They tell me: 'He said television was dead.' And I replied: 'That's fine, we all change.' Then they add: 'He says he's bringing it back to life.' And I say: 'I don't know if he's bringing it back to life, but he's on TV.'"
Mario Pergolini listened with an awkward smile, until both noticed that Ninci was recording the scene. Then they covered their mouths and he said: "Let's talk like the players." Tinelli replied with irony: "Since he doesn't invite me to the show..."
The host from Trece clarified: "He wasn't invited. I don't handle the schedule." To which Tinelli added a phrase with a certain double meaning: "Honestly, I don't know if I'm going to go."
Old scores and new projects
In the midst of the exchange, Pergolini recalled old anecdotes: "He used to invite me to his openings and I would say no because it wasn't the right time." Tinelli replied conciliatorily: "If I don't go, it's not holding a grudge. I have the best relationship with him, beyond everything." Mario concluded: "Yes, we've known each other for a long time."
Today Pergolini is consolidating his position with Otro día perdido in El Trece's nighttime slot, meanwhile Tinelli is preparing a shift in his career: this year there won't be Bailando, but he will bet on streaming.
Mario Pergolini en su ciclo "Otro día perdido" (El Trece).
The historic host, who for years defended television and dismissed other formats, finally gave in. The drop in ratings, failed projects, and the need to reinvent himself led him to join YouTube and streaming.
Tinelli moves to streaming
According to Pepe Ochoa, Tinelli will lead a new show on the Carnaval platform, with panelists such as Sabrina Rojas and Iván Ramírez. The format will be dynamic and political, aiming to attract a young audience without losing the connection with viewers who have followed him in the past.
Marcelo Tinelli se reinventa en los medios para mantenerse vigente.
Marcelo himself hinted at details on Instagram. He replied to followers who are still waiting for his return and promised: "We're already preparing something nice." He also suggested that he would like to come back with something "similar" to Videomatch, that classic from the '90s that he insists on reviving.
What happened at Colón was more than a meeting: it was the moment everyone dreamed of seeing. Tinelli and Pergolini, together face to face, left fans and media watching every gesture, and the anticipation for a new encounter is already in the air.
