Mario Lopez is facing growing criticism online after deleting a viral AI-generated video featuring his niece following a day at Dodger Stadium. CelebnMusic247.com has learned that the television personality came under fire after fans labeled the digitally altered clip “creepy” and questioned why it was shared in the first place.
The controversy began on Sunday when Lopez attended the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Boston Red Sox with his niece, Kalia Wong, who is also known as YaYa. After the game, Lopez uploaded what appeared to be an AI-generated video to social media.
In the altered clip, Wong is shown eating two hot dogs before the camera dramatically zooms in as mustard and relish are digitally exaggerated across her face. Lopez can be heard joking in the video, saying:
“I can’t take her anywhere. Oh my God, look at you! You’re a mess… the mustard!”
What may have been intended as a humorous post quickly turned into a social media firestorm.
Fans Call the AI Video “Creepy”
Shortly after the video was posted, viewers flooded the comments with criticism, with many calling the AI-enhanced edit “creepy,” “uncomfortable,” and “completely unnecessary.” Others questioned the use of artificial intelligence to alter the appearance of a family member, especially in a public social media post.
As the backlash intensified, Lopez quietly removed the video from his social media accounts.
AI Content Continues to Divide Social Media
The incident highlights the growing debate surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in entertainment and social media. While AI-generated videos have become increasingly popular, critics argue that digitally manipulating real people—particularly family members or children—can quickly cross ethical boundaries and create unintended controversy.
Neither Mario Lopez nor his representatives have publicly addressed the criticism or explained why the video was removed.
The deleted post has since become another example of how AI-generated content can spark intense online reactions, especially when it involves celebrities and their families.
Sunshine, baseball, family… doesn’t get much better than that. Let’s keep this postseason momentum rolling…#VivaLosDodgers #GoBlue #LAvsBoston #ITFDB pic.twitter.com/zrTtAwnAPE— Mario Lopez (@mariolopezviva) August 2, 2026
