Key Takeaways
- Grammy winner Karol G pranked her best friend Daiky Gamboa by claiming she was joining 'Love Island'.
- The prank was part of Elle’s ‘Phoning It In’ series, where celebrities call friends and family.
- Gamboa initially thought it was a joke but later confirmed that Karol had admitted to the prank.
Colombian singer Karol G has been known for her playful pranks on social media and in public appearances. The latest prank, however, took an unexpected turn when she called her best friend Daiky Gamboa, claiming that she was joining a reality TV show called 'Love Island'.
This incident unfolded during the 'Phoning It In' series by Elle magazine, where celebrities play pranks on their friends and family. During the episode, Karol G pretended to be postponing her upcoming tour to find love on the popular British reality show.
In a candid moment, she told Gamboa that there was a show called 'Love Island', which is described as a platform for finding love. Gamboa's initial reaction was one of disbelief and concern, questioning whether Karol G was serious or just joking around.
Karol G’s admission that she had indeed accepted the offer to join the show sent Gamboa into a state of shock. 'No celebrity I know — at your level, anyway — has ever done anything like that,' he said, expressing his surprise and concern for her career.
Despite the initial confusion, it was later revealed that the entire scenario was part of a prank orchestrated by Karol G's team. Gamboa eventually broke character to laugh with Karol G, admitting that she had successfully tricked him into thinking she was joining the show.
Karol G is currently preparing for her world tour, which is set to kick off on July 24 in Chicago. The singer has announced that Venezuelan singer Elena Rose, Colombian singer Greeicy, and Becky G will be opening guests for select dates of the U.S. leg of the 63-stadium run.
The prank serves as a reminder of Karol G's playful nature and her ability to keep her friends on their toes. 'I’m a huge pranker,' she admitted during the episode, revealing that she often pranks her team members as well.
No celebrity I know — at your level, anyway — has ever done anything like that.
Daiky Gamboa, Best friend of Karol G
You got me, stupid.
Raymond Acosta (Karol G's manager), Manager of Karol G
