Boris Izaguirre became a standout figure in the recent episode of a Cuatro program that puts celebrities in the hot seat with their deepest fears. The format aimed to help participants confront arson, a fear tied to fire itself. What surprised viewers most was how intensely Boris engaged with this fear and how it shaped his performance on screen.
From the moment he discussed his fears, it was clear fire held a powerful grip on him. He recalled a moment when he first sensed danger from flames, comparing it to a memory of a fire he witnessed while walking through Madrid. The imagery he described, including a vivid memory from an encounter with a Windsor fire, underscored the persistence of his anxiety. The fear intensified during a later visit to a place referred to in the show as an anthill, where a mishap with a fire experiment left him with burned hair and a lingering sense of vulnerability.
Footage of the incident from years past was aired on the program, illustrating how the fear had persisted over time. A psychologist featured on the show explained that such phobias are common and can arise from early experiences in cinema and real life alike. The discussion highlighted how fears often surface in various forms and can be triggered by sensory cues that echo past memories.
In his first attempt to push past the fear, Boris visited a hair salon where a client’s hair could be burned as part of the exercise. The mere scent of burning hair proved overwhelming, causing him to step out and pause the challenge. Yet he returned and completed the task. He later reflected that the experience brought a sense of liberation. Although the fear still caused paralysis whenever fire was nearby, Boris found that he could respond to the situation and persevere through the process.
The next phase involved a controlled fire drill conducted by firefighters, featuring a performer who carried a burning element. The experience shook Boris and he found it difficult to initiate the fire extinguisher. He explained that the fear had been tied to a fear of losing his sight, which heightened his anxiety in that moment. After calming down and receiving guidance from professionals, he was able to proceed. He described a turning point where learning a clear protocol enabled him to confront the fear methodically. The moment culminated in a sense of achievement and relief, visible in his emotions as he conveyed that he had overcome a specific aspect of the fear while also gaining a broader ability to face similarly daunting situations. His emotional release was evident as he expressed genuine happiness at the progress he had made.