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Buenafuente and Abril Withdraw From RTVE's New Year's Eve Campanadas Over Health Leave

RTVE now seeks replacements after the presenter extends a doctor‑prescribed break to recover from stress.

Overview

  • Andreu Buenafuente announced via a social video that he is prolonging his medically advised rest and will not appear on December 31 with Silvia Abril.
  • RTVE confirmed the change and conveyed public support and thanks for the audience’s understanding.
  • Buenafuente said he suffered a stress episode and will not accelerate his recovery or force a one‑day return for the broadcast.
  • His leave had already paused projects including TVE’s Futuro Imperfecto and Cadena SER’s Nadie sabe nada.
  • No replacement hosts have been named for the Puerta del Sol broadcast less than three weeks before New Year’s Eve.