17-year-old Lamine Yamal breaks silence on leaked voice notes with influencer
Barcelona teen sensation Lamine Yamal has firmly denied trying to meet 29‑year‑old adult film star Claudia Bavel, amid conflicting claims aired on Spanish TV show TardeAR.
According to off‑air audio from the broadcast, Yamal insisted he declined any meeting with Bavel, stating he 'wasn't interested' and lives with his mother, who doesn't permit visitors.
Journalist Alex Álvarez further alleged Bavel intended to hire a photographer to stage their encounter.
Bavel responded via Instagram, asserting the opposite: she maintains Yamal initiated contact and sought to meet her at several social events. She emphasized they never met and denied any involvement of money or fame, urging the public to end defamatory accusations.
She also shared alleged WhatsApp exchanges where Yamal reportedly asked her to visit his house despite the age difference and joked she wouldn't 'get arrested' because he'd secure her release—an attempt, she says, to persuade her.
Both parties agree no meeting occurred, and Bavel pointedly said she 'chose not to speak publicly until after Yamal mentioned it.' The situation unfolds just days after Yamal was spotted holidaying with only‑fans model Fati Vázquez, also 29—who has faced severe online harassment and denies any romantic involvement, a story that sparked its own controversy.
Yamal, still 17 and not due to turn 18 until July 13, has seen his sudden fame accompany scrutiny of his personal life. This latest episode highlights the fine line celebrity teens walk between public attention and privacy.
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