After stepping away from the helm of Informativos Telecinco and concluding a notable period as its director and presenter, Pedro Piqueras returned to Telecinco this Wednesday. He walked into the studio to sit down with Ana Rosa Quintana on TardeAR, a moment that carried both warmth and reflection as she offered heartfelt remarks following her receipt of the Jesús Hermida Award from the Television Academy.
In a candid exchange, Piqueras spoke about the long journey he has traveled in journalism. He noted that his career spans many years, nearly as long as Quintana’s own, and he told the audience with sincerity that he has never heard a colleague speak ill of a company he has worked with. The public on set responded with strong applause, recognizing the long-standing camaraderie and professional respect that characterized the moment (Telecinco).
Quintana, maintaining her generous tone, lauded Piqueras as a trusted partner who has always stood at the pinnacle of the field. She told the former director of Informativos Telecinco that he is someone every colleague admires and respects, a figure who carries both leadership and affection within the industry (Telecinco).
Piqueras replied with admiration for Quintana, expressing that the admiration is mutual and noting that her generosity shines through in how she approaches the profession. He emphasized that his return to the spotlight was not driven by any calculation but by a simple love for the work itself, a sentiment that resonates with many in newsrooms who find fulfillment in telling timely stories to the public (Telecinco).
During the conversation, Piqueras also touched on the realities editors face when covering ongoing events. He suggested that the editors themselves understand how a report is evolving and how the desk handles it, rather than receiving second-hand feedback from the office. This reflection highlighted a practical, ground-level view of newsroom dynamics and the importance of transparent communication within a team (Telecinco).
Looking ahead, Piqueras offered a clear vision for what might come next should there be another television chapter for him. He spoke of returning to inform the audience, hinting at possibilities such as producing a report or even a documentary. The door to a future project remains open, leaving room for speculation about how his experienced voice might re-enter the airwaves in a new format or setting (Telecinco).
Piqueras reaffirmed his deep affection for the journalism trade, stressing that the thrill of a breaking incident calls him to the street where the story unfolds. He described a preference for being on the ground rather than staying confined to the newsroom walls, underscoring his commitment to live storytelling whenever events demand it, a principle that has long defined his approach to news (Telecinco).