Jorge Javier Vázquez may be facing uncertain days on Mediaset’s new stage as the group reshapes its leadership after Paolo Vasile’s departure. The fresh management is exploring what it would cost to part ways with the well-known presenter and to redefine the network’s flagship formats, according to reports from the Cotizalia portal. The outlet notes that executives could be irritated by Vázquez’s outspoken political stance and his habit of promoting the programs he hosts, along with the social platforms he controls or uses to broaden his reach.
It is important to highlight that Vázquez renewed his long-term contract with Mediaset last September. The portal claims that the former CEO had the authority to approve expenditures up to two million euros without needing board approval, a policy reportedly enacted to speed up strategic decisions. The new budget framework comes as Mediaset enters its post-Vasile era under Borja Prado, with a plan reportedly backed by around 100 million euros to renew the network’s content slate, management structures, and overall direction, as described in the same source.
This renewal would begin to manifest in the second quarter of 2023, according to the report, following Vasile’s more than two-decade tenure as chief executive and his subsequent transition from the role. The narrative around these changes emphasizes a push toward refreshed programming and a modernized leadership approach to guide the network through evolving market dynamics.
As the organization awaits further information, Vázquez is expected to continue anchoring popular programs such as Sálvame and the reality series Survivientes 2023. Mediaset recently released the first promotional material for the Telecinco reality show, signaling the presenter will reprise his duties for the show’s December premiere, a decision that aligns with the network’s strategy to maintain familiar faces during a period of organizational transition. (Reported by Cotizalia)