Ana Rosa Quintana said goodbye to her audience, even though she would stay on air for a few more days. The communicator plans to pause next week and return on July 17 to begin the final phase of the electoral campaign ahead of the July 23 elections. The announcement came as a surprise to many viewers who tune in daily for updates, analysis, and the host’s distinctive take on the political moment.
The presenter of El Programa de Ana Rosa made the clarification during a live connection with Ana Terradillos, who was a guest at a midday farewell gathering. Quintana explained the decision in clear terms, noting that a week of break would allow her team to regroup while she remained professionally available for crucial moments in the campaign. She emphasized that her return would come just as the campaign intensified, ensuring she could resume the in-depth coverage and analysis her audience expects.
From the outset, those in the studio and at home understood the plan: the show would continue to provide ongoing coverage of the electoral calendar from now until voters cast their ballots. Quintana indicated she would come back before the campaign concluded to dissect results and offer informed commentary on what the outcomes would mean for the political landscape. The schedule would include interviews and briefings that aim to keep viewers ahead of the curve, even as the host took a short respite to recharge.
During the conversation, there was a touch of humor about the strain that the campaign schedule places on everyone involved. Quintana joked about how interviews can be exhausting after long hours of discussing strategy, leadership, and policy with various figures. The moment also allowed Patricia Pardo to chime in with a light remark about energy being drained and the need to recover some of it, underscoring the human side of live television during a high-stakes political period. Quintana closed with a promise to return soon for one more round of analysis, noting that the week off would be brief and strategically timed to align with the closing stages of the campaign. In a final note, she hinted that the next few days would feature compelling conversations and essential insights, inviting viewers to stay tuned for what comes next while she recharges for the critical days ahead.