Mônica Mattos had a decade-long career in the adult industry (2003–2013), where she achieved significant international milestones:

According to multiple accounts and subsequent court documents, the episode involved an attempt at bestiality – a sexual act between Mônica Matos and a horse (the cavalo ). While some sources claim it was a "humorous" sketch where she merely simulated the act, others assert that the footage showed (or implied) actual penetration. The segment was framed as a prank, a shock-tactic to outdo rival shows. The horse was reportedly sedated or passive, which only added to the grotesque nature of the scene.