Telecinco News pays tribute to Piqueras on his farewell day: “Thank you Pedro”
Pedro Piqueras, the longtime face of Telecinco’s Informativos, said farewell to viewers in a moment that felt less like a closing and more like a milestone in a storied career. The veteran presenter used the final minutes of the evening slot to reflect on a journey that has stretched across several major Spanish outlets, including Telecinco, Antena 3, and RNE, where he shared the screen with Pilar Miró and helped shape a generation of news coverage. He spoke with a quiet mix of gratitude and resolve, underscoring how the screen became his life’s companion over the decades.
The emotional moment was not merely a goodbye to a daily routine; it was a recognition of the relationships built along the way. Piqueras paused to thank the colleagues who accompanied him through countless broadcasts and the teams that turned complex events into accessible television. He recalled the early days when he first appeared on Spanish television alongside Pilar Miró in 1988 and noted how his presence on screen evolved through the years. The speaker highlighted sixty plus months in front of the camera on Telecinco and a total of 34 years inside the living rooms of countless families who trusted the news to be a steady reference point.
The public tribute extended beyond a personal retrospective. Telecinco’s newsroom—staff, producers, camera operators, and correspondents—joined in acknowledging a career marked by consistency, calm on air, and a commitment to reporting that centers on facts and the perspectives of those who live the news. In a world of rapid updates and shifting formats, Piqueras underlined the importance of clarity and truth in journalism, attributes that earned him lasting the respect of viewers and peers alike. The message was clear: the dedication that started at dawn and lasted through late-night bulletins has left a lasting imprint on the program and the station’s culture.
With the farewell thread still visible, Piqueras introduced his successor, presenting the newsroom with a name that signals continuity and a shared mission. The journalist stepping into the role brings a background shaped by the same public television training that has guided the Telecinco team for years. The transition was framed as a new chapter rather than an end, a hands-on promise that the program will keep delivering timely, accurate, and fearless reporting. The new host would join a team of seasoned professionals, including technical operators, producers, photographers, and other presenters, all dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the news. These words resonated as a pledge to maintain the newsroom’s standards while embracing the evolution that digital and online platforms demand.
In a closing moment that felt intimate and sincere, Piqueras expressed his reluctance to step away while acknowledging the value of the experiences shared. He wished the audience less tension, more justice, and deeper happiness in the days ahead. The farewell, delivered with a touch of shy excitement, reminded viewers that journalism thrives not just on the headlines, but on the human connections that accompany every report. The night ended with a simple good night, a traditional sign-off that carried the weight of a long career and the hopeful note of a new beginning for Telecinco’s news department. [Citation: Telecinco News Archive]