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Quequé Exits SER’s 'Hora Veintipico' After Parody of Nacho Abad’s Adamuz Coverage

He cites mental health, saying the uproar hastened a pause he had been weighing.

Overview

  • The comedian announced on Instagram that he is leaving Cadena SER’s Hora Veintipico, saying it is time to stop.
  • He said he needs to rest for his mental health and that the recent backlash accelerated a break he had considered for some time, adding he might return.
  • He apologized to those who felt offended and said he never intended to disrespect victims of the Adamuz train disaster.
  • He defended the program as satire about media treatment of the tragedy and argued that others use gruesome images and stoke conflict to chase ratings.
  • The sketch caricatured Nacho Abad and his Cuatro show’s format, drawing mixed reactions that included public support from Gabriel Rufián and celebrations from critics.