Víctor Janeiro has broken his silence over the feud between his niece Julia Janeiro and Belén Esteban, stating he prefers to stay on the sidelines.
The husband of Beatriz Trapote explained that he did not want to become involved in a public scandal involving his family, adding that he had no intention of waking the beast. His comments come after days of public tension between his young niece and the television personality.
Julia Janeiro, the daughter of Spanish bullfighter Jesulín de Ubrique and María José Campanario, sparked the recent dispute after speaking out publicly against Esteban. Esteban has long been known as a prominent media figure and the former partner of Jesulín de Ubrique, with whom she shares an older daughter, Andrea Janeiro.
For years, the relationship between Esteban and the Ambiciones estate clan has been a staple of Spanish television coverage. Julia Janeiro entered the fray by calling out what she described as indirect attacks and poisonous remarks aimed at her family, stating she preferred to say things directly to people's faces.
In her public remarks, Julia Janeiro claimed she found it ridiculous that Esteban would speak about her sister in such a manner. She also referred to the television panelist as a media meme living in the shadow of her father.
Julia Janeiro insisted that she did not regret her statements and reiterated her stance daily over the course of a week without altering her words. She also noted that her parents were very proud of her initiative, positioning herself as a growing media presence despite public mockery.
However, her approach changed abruptly on Wednesday. After initially engaging with reporters with humor, she began avoiding questions entirely and refused to speak further about her older sister's mother. Observers suggested she may have received a warning from her inner circle to pull back from the spotlight.
Family reactions and growing tension
While Jesulín de Ubrique and María José Campanario have maintained official silence, sources close to the couple report mixed feelings. Although some confidants claim the parents support their daughter, others suggest they do not look favorably on bringing up a conflicted past. They fear it could give wings to the opposing side to counterattack and disrupt their recent peace.
Family members also fear that the young influencer has walked into the wolf's mouth and could end up getting burned by the intense press scrutiny.
Aunt Laly Bazán stepped forward to defend Julia Janeiro, describing those attacking her niece in harsh terms as old, fat and ugly. Bazán added that the young woman was already experiencing the fallout of media exposure.
Meanwhile, Belén Esteban responded to the controversy by praising the independence of her own daughter, Andrea Janeiro. Esteban publicly stated that her daughter was not a nepobaby, while others were.
Víctor Janeiro steps back from controversy
Facing the renewed storm surrounding the Ambiciones clan, Víctor Janeiro made his position clear when asked about the dispute between his niece and his brother's long-standing rival. He stated that he had no opinion on the conflict and chose to step aside because he had his own family to consider.
Janeiro added that he preferred not to wake the beast, echoing television commentary regarding the resurfaced feud on networks like Telecinco.
Janeiro also addressed questions regarding his mother, Carmen Bazán, admitting he had no idea how she had taken the news. He noted that the family matriarch would likely be unhappy to see her granddaughter engage in a public dispute with the mother of her eldest granddaughter, Andrea Janeiro.
Carmen Bazán has historically sought to protect her personal privacy. Commentators note that entering the media business makes it impossible to reclaim privacy later, a trap that the family has repeatedly fallen into over the years.
