Overview
- Fantino stepped away from Cónclave on Tuesday in what he and Carnaval describe as a temporary pause of his presence on the streaming channel to be re-evaluated after the World Cup.
- He says he signed with El Observador of Uruguay to cover the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will be based mostly in Montevideo through July 19 while traveling to match sites as needed.
- The move follows a public, heated on-air exchange with cohost Viviana Canosa in late May, when she left the studio after Fantino used the word 'psychotic', and entertainment journalists have linked that episode to his exit.
- Fantino denies the clash caused his pause and says the break was coordinated with Carnaval; he also confirmed plans to travel to the United States, Mexico or Canada to cover specific matches if required.
- Cónclave is known for pairing high-profile, often polarized hosts on political panels, a format that makes live disputes highly visible and that will shape how the program and Fantino approach any return after July.