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Beto Casella Exits Bendita and El Nueve After 20 Years, Plans 2026 Show on América TV

He described the move as a voluntary step after disagreements with channel leadership and told viewers the program will carry on without him.

Overview

  • Casella hosted an emotional final broadcast on December 19 that included a retrospective tribute and farewells from the studio team.
  • He said on air that a similar-format program will debut on América TV in 2026 and noted that his panel lineup is still being negotiated.
  • El Nueve will keep Bendita on the air from the next broadcast, with the future host not formally announced.
  • Edith Hermida posted a heartfelt goodbye on social media and signaled she will remain at El Nueve rather than join Casella’s new project.
  • Reports highlighted prior strain with the network, including labor complaints and a July no-show by part of the team, which set the backdrop for his exit.