Nacho Duato: left-wing choreographer's meltdown goes viral on social media
Nacho Duato posts videos of himself drunk or high: the left-wing choreographer from a wealthy family sparks debate over champagne socialist hypocrisy.
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Nacho Duato: the 'posh pogre' who collapses in viral videos
The Valencian choreographer, icon of modern dance and left-wing activist, has become the focus of a debate about the hypocrisy of the pogre upper class after posting videos in which he appears visibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The footage, shared on Twitter and TikTok, shows Duato lying in bed with a vacant stare and slurred speech, in what some interpret as a personal breakdown. The discussion goes beyond the anecdotal to address the contradictions of the 'champagne socialist' left.
The videos that sparked the controversy
In late January 2026, several videos shared on social media showed Nacho Duato in a state many described as completely out of it. In one, the 69-year-old dancer tries to speak but the words tumble out; in another, he is seen half-lying down with glassy eyes. Comments immediately multiplied: from compassion for a possible addiction to merciless mockery. For some, Duato embodies the collapse of 'upper-crust' pogre: the activist who criticizes the rich while himself coming from one of Valencia's wealthiest families.
A family of old-money pedigree
The facts about his family background leave no room for doubt: his grandfather was a renowned neurosurgeon and university professor, his family produced mayors of Alicante and owned several pharmacies, his cousin is the actress Ana Duato and another cousin is the CEO of a major company. 'He can't claim he didn't have hot water,' summed up one analysis that circulated widely. The irony is that Duato has been a staunch defender of Sánchez's government and Podemos, and has taken part in anti-fascist events, such as the one in Rome where, while praising the city, he began insulting Giorgia Meloni. 'It smells of fascism,' he said, only for it to later emerge that the event was funded by the Italian government.
From compassion to class critique
Although there were those who called for respect and suggested Duato needs rehabilitation, the dominant tone of the analysis has been scathing. 'He is a banner of proge nonsense, of the champagne socialist left, of the ultra-subsidized riffraff,' runs one argument. The image of Duato speaking from a bed with a leather-tufted headboard while criticizing posh people has become a meme. Some recall that his sister Ana Duato emerged unscathed from a tax fraud case in which Imanol Arias was convicted, suggesting that connections matter more than justice.
An open ending
For now, Duato has not commented on the controversy. The videos keep circulating and have even been discussed on TV shows such as Ana Rosa Quintana's. The question is whether this episode will mark a turning point in his career or whether, like others before him, he will manage to bounce back with the support of his media friends. What is clear is that the debate about the salon left has a new fallen icon.
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The Valencian choreographer, icon of modern dance and left-wing activist, has become the focus of a debate about the hypocrisy of the pogre upper class after posting videos in which he appears visibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The footage, shared on Twitter and TikTok, shows Duato lying in bed with a vacant stare and slurred speech, in what some interpret as a personal breakdown. The discussion goes beyond the anecdotal to address the contradictions of the 'champagne socialist' left.
The videos that sparked the controversy
In late January 2026, several videos shared on social media showed Nacho Duato in a state many described as completely out of it. In one, the 69-year-old dancer tries to speak but the words tumble out; in another, he is seen half-lying down with glassy eyes. Comments immediately multiplied: from compassion for a possible addiction to merciless mockery. For some, Duato embodies the collapse of 'upper-crust' pogre: the activist who criticizes the rich while himself coming from one of Valencia's wealthiest families.
A family of old-money pedigree
The facts about his family background leave no room for doubt: his grandfather was a renowned neurosurgeon and university professor, his family produced mayors of Alicante and owned several pharmacies, his cousin is the actress Ana Duato and another cousin is the CEO of a major company. 'He can't claim he didn't have hot water,' summed up one analysis that circulated widely. The irony is that Duato has been a staunch defender of Sánchez's government and Podemos, and has taken part in anti-fascist events, such as the one in Rome where, while praising the city, he began insulting Giorgia Meloni. 'It smells of fascism,' he said, only for it to later emerge that the event was funded by the Italian government.
From compassion to class critique
Although there were those who called for respect and suggested Duato needs rehabilitation, the dominant tone of the analysis has been scathing. 'He is a banner of proge nonsense, of the champagne socialist left, of the ultra-subsidized riffraff,' runs one argument. The image of Duato speaking from a bed with a leather-tufted headboard while criticizing posh people has become a meme. Some recall that his sister Ana Duato emerged unscathed from a tax fraud case in which Imanol Arias was convicted, suggesting that connections matter more than justice.
An open ending
For now, Duato has not commented on the controversy. The videos keep circulating and have even been discussed on TV shows such as Ana Rosa Quintana's. The question is whether this episode will mark a turning point in his career or whether, like others before him, he will manage to bounce back with the support of his media friends. What is clear is that the debate about the salon left has a new fallen icon.
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