Carlos Franganillo’s abrupt exit to Mediaset has unsettled TVE’s news services leadership, steering the public broadcaster’s evening coverage onto uncertain footing. Reports confirm that the journalist will not anchor the second edition of TVE’s La 1 News Program this Monday, marking a notable shift in on‑air assignments.
He is slated to replace Franganillo starting tonight, stepping into the principal role that handles absences during holidays and other gaps in the schedule. This position routinely fills in when a key presenter is unavailable, a routine move that became headline news after Mediaset’s announcement and is being described as one of the year’s major upheavals in Spanish television.
TVE sources consulted by this outlet indicate that after Mediaset publicly announced the signing, Carlos Franganillo will not return to present La 1’s Telediario 2. Although his time as a front‑line presenter at TVE appears to be winding down, he will continue to contribute behind the scenes during the upcoming vacation period and transition out of formal on‑air duties as the company reshuffles its talent pool.
Ana Roldán will maintain responsibility for the public channel’s nightly news program until TVE’s news division appoints a definitive successor to Franganillo. At present, no timetable has been set for a final decision.
Observers recall that amid a broader restructuring of its information services following a leadership change, Mediaset disclosed the signing of Carlos Franganillo in the 21:00 Informativos edition this week. He will assume the role previously held by Pedro Piqueras, a move described internally as a seismic shift within Telecinco and one that has reverberated across the industry this year.
In light of the broadcaster’s official statement, Franganillo’s departure is framed as an intentional decision approved by Mediaset after careful consideration, with arrangements communicated months in advance and agreed upon by management.