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Axel removed from planned performance at Pope Leo XIV event in Córdoba
Organizers removed Argentine singer Axel from a planned papal event performance in Córdoba after allegations by a former costume designer received wide media coverage.
The show had been scheduled for November 10 at the Argentine Aircraft Factory site, during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina from November 8 to 11.
Former costume designer Griselda Pelozo made allegations on television and filed a civil claim involving fees and workplace matters; she also described an incident at a costume fitting that she said made her uncomfortable.
Axel said the organizers decided to drop him because of the public reaction, and he said he understood their decision despite being hurt.
Axel says he plans to take legal action against Pelozo, but the story gives no further details about when or how that case will proceed.
The performance mattered to him because he lives in Córdoba and had wanted to sing there for the pope; he has previously performed for Pope Francis in Brazil, Panama and the Vatican.
Axel was removed from the planned programme for Pope Leo XIV’s event in Córdoba after media coverage of allegations made by his former wardrobe assistant.
The singer said the organisers withdrew him because of the attention the allegations received.
Griselda Pelozo, who worked as Axel’s wardrobe assistant, filed a civil claim over fees and employment issues and described an incident during a wardrobe fitting that she said made her uncomfortable.
Axel said he respected the organisers’ decision but was hurt by it, and announced that he would take legal action.
His performance had been scheduled for 10 November at the Argentine Aircraft Factory site in Córdoba.
- Who
- Singer Axel was removed from the planned programme. Griselda Pelozo, his former wardrobe assistant, made the allegations.
- What
- The organisers removed Axel from the planned performance at an event for Pope Leo XIV.
- When
- The performance was scheduled for 10 November 2026.
- Where
- At the Argentine Aircraft Factory site (Fadea) in Córdoba, Argentina.
- Why
- Axel said the organisers withdrew him after media coverage of Pelozo’s allegations.
Axel
Griselda Pelozo
Allegations
Axel
Axel said the claims made about him were untrue and without basis.
Griselda Pelozo
Pelozo accused Axel publicly and described a wardrobe-fitting incident that she said made her uncomfortable.
Legal dispute
Axel
Axel said he would take legal action against Pelozo.
Griselda Pelozo
Pelozo filed a civil claim related to fees and employment issues.
Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic trip to Argentina was scheduled to take place.
Axel was scheduled to perform at the Argentine Aircraft Factory site in Córdoba during the papal visit.
Griselda Pelozo made allegations about Axel on television, prompting extensive media coverage.
Axel discussed his removal in an interview with La Voz En Vivo and said he would take legal action.
- Artist
- Axel
- Former wardrobe assistant
- Griselda Pelozo
- Planned performance date
- 10 November 2026
- Planned venue
- Argentine Aircraft Factory (Fadea), Córdoba
- Papal visit
- Argentina, 8–11 November 2026
What people are saying
I understand the organisation’s decision. Society is very fragile, very sensitive. It hurt me, it hurt me, but I also respect it and that’s that.
A wardrobe assistant went on television to speak badly about me, and nowadays they give anyone space to say any nonsense without truth or basis. That hurt me.
I wanted to sing in Córdoba for him.
I wanted to be there anyway; it was an enormous emotion to sing in Córdoba for him.