Ana Maria Polo controversies: The unrecognized side of her life and career

Delve into the biggest Ana María Polo controversies.

She hosted Caso Cerrado for 19 years.

She is no stranger to scandal.

For 19 years, Dr. Ana María Polo was the host of the popular show Caso Cerrado.

Thanks to this show, she gained international fame and became one of the most beloved personalities on Hispanic television, although she also gained some detractors.

It’s been said that she died, that she doesn’t wear a bra, that she’s had plastic surgery, that she likes men and that she likes women….

Ana María Polo was linked to Detective Frank Peñate and Marlene Key

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One of the most recent Ana María Polo controversies came about when a media outlet wrote: «Ana María Polo is in love with detective Frank Peñate.»

Dr. Polo responded humorously, posting a photo on her Instagram account showing herself being kissed by her ‘lover’ and asking, «Who is in love with whom?»

In 2016, Dr. Polo was linked to a former executive of her program, Marlene Key, with whom she allegedly had a relationship for over 20 years.

Marlene Key filed a lawsuit for a division of their shared business, The Key to Polo Enterprises, leading to a public dispute.

Ana María Canseco reveals that Dr. Polo has a son!

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Because she is so private about her personal life, it was only recently revealed that Dr. Polo has a foster son and is also a grandmother. This was one of the most shocking Ana María Polo controversies.

Journalist Ana María Canseco aired the host’s most intimate secrets and explained that she does not know who the father is or how few people know that she has a son who is over 30 years old.

However, the journalist did not mention that Dr. Polo revealed in an interview with Suelta la Sopa that she has a foster son. And a video posted in 2018 on YouTube shows her spending time with her son and granddaughter.

Ana María Polo controversies: Reports that she died

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At one point there were rumors that Dr. Polo had died but she came forward to debunk those herself.

She quickly took to Instagram to refute the rumors of her untimely death.

“More alive than ever! #HeDicho #CasoCerrado #AnaMariaPolo,» she wrote on her Instagram account to disprove the story.

The forceful message was accompanied by a photo where she’s wearing a gray hat and a colorful shirt.

Other times Dr. Polo has raised eyebrows

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She often shares Instagram photos where she’s wearing outfits that many think are too revealing for a woman of her age.

Some have been shocked by her bold fashion choices.

On other occasions she’s been accused of going out in public without wearing a bra.

And, of course, there are always rumors of plastic surgery because she looks so incredible for her age.

Ana María Polo controversies: Dr. Polo gets tough

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When George Floyd was murdered by police, Ana María Polo posted about it on Instagram.

«The coronavirus is cruel! But violence, murder and racism are under our control. Arrest those policemen and face justice! #georgefloyd #hedicho.”

She has also been compared to Fidel Castro by former employees from her Caso Cerrado days.

Karol Tamiko posted a video on YouTube where he said, «Working with Dr. Polo is like being in Cuba under the dictatorship of Fidel Castro.»

Other Ana María Polo controversies

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A casual photo of Dr. Polo with her granddaughter led to critical comments about her appearance.

At one point an old video from 2001, where Dr. Polo was hosting Couples Room, resurfaced, showing her looking quite different.

The extensive career and multifaceted life of Dr. Ana María Polo have led to a myriad of controversies, rumors and public discussions.

Through it all, Dr. Polo has remained a prominent figure in Hispanic television, leaving a lasting impression on her audience.