Mom-to-be influencer followed by Shakira, Shraddha Kapoor goes flying during gender reveal party; video goes viral

Indian Express

15-05-2025

Gender reveals are getting more over-the-top every day, and one recent stunt from Florida has people talking — and not all in a good way. Social media influencer and soon-to-be mom Lele Pons, best known for her YouTube fame and stint on Dancing with the Stars, is under fire for a dramatic reveal that many say took things a step too far.
At a flashy party in Miami, Pons and her husband stood onstage in front of a setup that had 'Team Boy' and 'Team Girl' signs on either side. Groups of people in ponchos stood beneath each sign, ready for the big moment.
The couple pressed down on a button labeled 'TNT,' triggering a sudden burst of pink goo that blasted out from the 'Team Girl' side, confirming they're expecting a daughter. The goo drenched the people below, but it didn't stop there. It flooded the stage so fast that Pons lost her balance, slipping and falling while her husband celebrated with a leap of excitement.
As the goo kept coming, Pons tried to stand but kept slipping. Her husband eventually turned around and helped her up while she laughed off the mishap.
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The video quickly went viral. While some viewers found it hilarious, others weren't as amused. One person wrote, 'This is so dangerous but happy for her.' Another user, apparently a professional in the event space, commented, 'As event professionals we have to do better with risk assessment and ensure our clients are better cared for. Sometimes saying NO is ok for their safety. This could have been tragic and thank God it wasn't.'
A third user wrote, 'I think this was a great gender reveal but they should have been away from everything lollll.'
Another Instagram user wrote, 'Baby almost returned to sender.' A fifth user wrote, 'I feel like this is a Nickelodeon slime episode.'
Lele Pons, born Eleonora Pons Maronese on June 25, 1996, is a Venezuelan-American internet personality, actress, singer, and comedian.
She shot to fame on the video platform Vine, where she became the first 'Viner' to reach one billion loops. After Vine shut down, she expanded her presence on YouTube, where she has amassed over 18 million subscribers, creating comedy sketches and episodic content.
Pons has also ventured into acting, appearing in the MTV horror series Scream and the romantic comedy We Love You.