In a recent candid interview, Sebastián Longhi, a former participant of TVN’s reality show VIP Pelotón, revealed a surprising truth about his departure from the show.

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Longhi, now a tarot reader, confessed that he deliberately allowed himself to be beaten in the final stages to avoid reaching the end of the program.

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During an appearance on Nicolás Larraín’s show, “Not News,” Longhi opened up about his decision to step aside during the competition.

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Longhi made it to the final five but unexpectedly lost one of the crucial final tests, forfeiting a chance at the 40 million peso jackpot.

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When questioned about his decision, Longhi provided two main reasons.

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Longhi’s revelation has stirred reactions among fans and former viewers of VIP Pelotón

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