Boris Izaguirre emerged as a notable figure in the finale of Fears, a Cuatro program that puts celebrities face to face with their deepest anxieties. The format was put to the test to help him confront arson, a fear of fire that has shadowed him for years. What stood out most was how visibly the fear intensified as the episode progressed, turning a challenge into a raw portrait of personal struggle.
From an early moment, Boris recalled a latent fear sparked by a cinematic image, saying that after witnessing a fiery disaster in a film, he began to worry that the same danger could unfold in real life. He recounted a real encounter with fire in Madrid, which he described as a small Windsor of danger, a moment that etched itself into his memory. The fear intensified during a visit to a location nicknamed an anthill, where an experiment went awry and left his hair singed—a sensory trigger that haunted him in the days that followed.
The program even aired footage from 2007, when the show was still broadcast on Cuatro, illustrating how the fear had persisted over time. A psychologist on the set explained that such reactions are not unusual, noting that many phobias and fears can be linked to cinematic representations and early experiences, reinforcing the idea that fears can take on a life of their own in the imagination.
In a bold attempt to move past the barrier, Boris began his first trial at a hair salon where a client’s hair had recently burned. The familiar scent of burning hair jolted him into leaving the room, halting the challenge. Yet he returned, completed the test, and described the moment as liberating. He admitted feeling paralyzed when fire looms close, but he was able to respond with a new sense of control, acknowledging a turning point in his relationship with danger.
The next phase involved a controlled fire drill conducted by a firefighter and a volunteer who symbolized the danger he feared. The sight and heat jolted Izaguirre, making it hard to even initiate the exercise. He later explained that the fear had affected his sight and was a real barrier to action. After calming down and receiving guidance from experts, he managed to proceed. He conveyed a clear takeaway: with proper protocols and support, fear can be faced and navigated. The moment culminated in a mix of relief and elation as he recognized a personal breakthrough, openly expressing a sense of happiness at the progress he had made.