Overview
- RedeTV! confirmed José Luiz Datena ended his stint at the channel, noting the door remains open for future projects.
- EBC said it has hired Datena for TV Brasil and Rádio Nacional, while stressing contractual details and a premiere date are still being finalized.
- Datena revealed his decision live during a conversation with Sonia Abrão on A Tarde é Sua while appearing from Brasil do Povo.
- He cited weariness from hosting lengthy daily police-style shows and said he will focus on interviews and lighter content in his new roles.
- Reports say he will stay on Brasil do Povo through January 31 and that he accepted an invitation linked to President Lula, with some outlets mentioning a possible February debut and Lula as a potential first guest that EBC has not confirmed.