Franco Poggio’s “Gran Hermano” Journey Intertwined with Boyfriend Lizardo Ponce’s Life
The latest season of “Gran Hermano: Generación Dorada” (Telefe) has added a new layer of intrigue with the arrival of Franco Poggio, a model and psychology student whose personal life is already making headlines. Poggio, who hails from San Juan but currently resides in Buenos Aires, is known for his relationship with journalist Lizardo Ponce.
Poggio entered the reality show on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and immediately addressed the connection to a well-known name. “I have the same last name as Juli Poggio, but we are not related, not cousins, or anything,” he stated during his introduction, as reported by TN.
His relationship with Ponce is a central part of his story. “I’m back with Lizardo Ponce, for two years now. He is the love of my life,” Poggio shared. The couple made their relationship public after months of speculation, with Ponce expressing his affection for Poggio at the Idolo awards. “He is the real prize. Franco is my engine every day, the one who supports me through the good and the poor of my journey. He is the best companion I could have,” Ponce said, according to TN.
The couple’s connection began online. “We started talking on Instagram a few years ago, and recently reconnected,” Mi Telefe reports.
Poggio described himself as “direct” and “blunt,” but also “sensitive and supportive.” This dynamic is likely to play out as he navigates the challenges of the “Gran Hermano” house. Reality television continues to be a significant cultural force, and the inclusion of established couples adds a new dimension to the competition.
In a recent turn of events on March 10, 2026, Poggio executed a strategic move within the game, impacting the nomination process, as detailed by La Gaceta. He also spent his first week in the house sharing personal confessions, according to Diario de Cuyo. On March 10, 2026, another contestant won the leadership challenge and avoided nomination, as reported by Crónica and Yahoo en Español Vida y Estilo.
The show is also presenting “great new features to further enhance the success of Gran Hermano on all screens,” according to Streams Telefe on YouTube.
