Artist Sergio Rivero's response to homophobic slurs in relation to his art piece 'OT 4': "Remove my name from that listing, for the record, I'm not homosexual"
In the world of entertainment, Sergio Rivero, a winner of the popular Spanish talent show 'Operación Triunfo' two decades ago, has once again made headlines. This time, it's not for his music, but for his response to a comment about his sexuality that went viral and was celebrated as an authentic 'burn' against homophobia.
Rivero, who has stepped away from the spotlight to study music in Los Angeles, experiment with new sounds, and later reinvent himself in the Canary Islands with personal projects and his own audiovisual production company, responded to a viewer's comment on X (formerly Twitter) about the current contestants, mentioning him and others.
The response, which has since gone viral, saw Rivero reaffirm his commitment to freedom and visibility in an industry that still drags prejudices. He stated that he is not straight, a statement that was met with applause from many users, including artists like Angy Fernández, who praised his courage with messages like "Well done", "You're amazing, Sergio", "Historical burn".
Rivero's viral response reminded people that music doesn't understand labels. His career, marked by authenticity, as shown by his decisions to study music and reinvent himself, continues to inspire. Despite not having any available search results indicating any further role he has had in the music industry or television for the past 20 years, Rivero continues to sing and create, but with a different vision of success, focusing on personal enjoyment.
The 2025 edition of 'Operación Triunfo' saw Rivero reintroduced as one of the contestants in Gala 0, where new contestants were introduced. This functionality is only available for subscribers, as is the rest of the show's content.
Internet users also pointed out how prejudices can hinder new talents in the music and television industry. Mario Jefferson, a contestant on 'OT 2011', publicly supported Rivero.
As Rivero continues to make waves in the industry, his story serves as a reminder that authenticity and courage can overcome prejudice and pave the way for a more inclusive future in entertainment.
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