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Esto es Guerra’ Tops Ratings at Semifinal Start After Suspending Captain Patricio Parodi

Producers enforced medical-rest rules by sidelining Parodi, who has since addressed the sanction on a Kick livestream.

Overview

  • The season 13 grand semifinal opened as Peru’s most-watched program, averaging 21 rating points with minute peaks up to 24, according to Ibope Media.
  • Patricio Parodi was suspended for breaking a six-day medical rest ordered after a first-degree sprain sustained during competition.
  • Parodi acknowledged on camera that he went out despite knowing the rules, and later told followers the injury was not serious while venting frustration about the decision.
  • Kevin Díaz rejoined the cast to fill Parodi’s spot and competed in the semifinal rounds as the show continued toward its final.
  • Rival titles trailed in primetime, with reports placing ‘Al fondo hay sitio’ close behind and other shows further back in the nightly rankings.