Carlos Franganillo’s surprise move to Informativos Telecinco has sparked a wave of reactions across the Spanish broadcasting landscape, particularly among colleagues at RTVE’s news division. Several workers on the public network have shared their responses to what many view as a major shift in the television news scene. Anna Bosch, one of Franganillo’s most visible colleagues on social media, offered a candid glimpse into the mixed emotions felt inside the newsroom.
“We are in mourning at RTVE. We want to cry. Very. Shocked,” Bosch conveyed in a series of tweets, describing Franganillo’s departure to Mediaset as a “very heavy blow” to the network in response to a post from Rosa. Villacastín, a long-standing voice in the field, added that Franganillo’s move was “the best and safest value” in a rapidly changing media environment.
Beyond Bosch’s reaction, veteran journalist Paloma del Río—who recently concluded a 37-year tenure with RTVE—shared a message acknowledging the significance of the development. In a post addressing the broader shift among regional and private channels, she noted that RTVE has long served as a hub of talent, and departures like this underscore the ongoing changes shaping the industry.
Other voices from the TVE news team also offered words of appreciation. Xabier Fortes described Franganillo as “an extraordinary journalist and an extraordinary person,” expressing heartfelt wishes for his future success and noting that good fortune should accompany him on his new path.
Marc Sala, host of the program La Hora de la 1, joined the chorus of gratitude, tweeting that Franganillo’s contributions to public radio and television were notable and that his determination to pursue this direction deserved both recognition and encouragement. The message, shared publicly, emphasized support for Franganillo as he embarks on this new chapter.
Context surrounds the bidding with a note that Mediaset’s move occurred during a period of restructuring within RTVE’s information services after Francisco Moreno’s leadership. The 21.00 edition of Informativos Telecinco formally announced that Franganillo would assume the role previously held by Pedro Piqueras, signaling a significant shift in the network’s editorial lineup and future programming direction.