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Christos Ferentinos addresses criticism over Jumbo commercial

Television personality Christos Ferentinos has publicly responded to backlash regarding a recent commercial he filmed for the retail chain Jumbo, featuring Katerina Karavatou. The advertisement, which included elements of parody based on the film 'Ghost' and references to 'The Muppet Show,' sparked unexpected negative commentary on social media. Some viewers interpreted the on-screen interactions between Ferentinos and Karavatou as evidence of a romantic relationship. In an interview with the show 'Happy Day,' Ferentinos clarified that the chemistry displayed was strictly performative. He emphasized that the commercial was intended as a lighthearted parody and should not be confused with reality. Dismissing the negative feedback, he stated that everyone is entitled to their opinion and noted that he does not feel distressed by the public reaction. He maintained that acting roles on television should not be mistaken for the personal lives of the performers.

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