Pushed aside for a short period, Jorge Javier Vázquez has temporarily stepped back from his duties on Telecinco. Mediaset has officially identified the presenter who will be stepping in during his absence, and the announcement has clarified that the next few days will not see new episodes of Save Me, Survival, or Friday Deluxe. The situation stems from medical leave, though the exact reasons remain private. While the Catalan host does not appear to be suffering from a serious illness, the timing of this leave means he cannot fulfill his standard commitments for the immediate future, and his return is expected to be brief rather than prolonged.
Last week, fans and viewers noticed that Vázquez was not present for the scheduled episode of Save Me, which raised concern and curiosity about the health of the host. He did not appear on the other two television dates either, but the programs proceeded with alternative arrangements. Friday night’s magazine show and the reality program relied on different hosts for that period, with María Patiño and Carlos Sobera stepping in to fill the gap created by the absence of the usual presenter.
In the subsequent days, there was quiet on the official channel regarding what had happened, which left viewers in a state of speculation. It was not until Carlos Sobera addressed the situation on Live television that the audience received some clarity. Sobera acknowledged the discomfort caused by the abrupt absence of the familiar face on screen, expressing a supportive sentiment and sending a big message of encouragement to his colleague. He indicated that Vázquez would be back in a matter of days, signaling a temporary interruption rather than a long-term interruption, and reinforcing the notion that the team remained united through this moment.