After several days off the air, Mexican journalist Fernando del Rincón returned to the screen on January 14 to resume hosting his program Conclusiones, broadcast by CNN en Español.
His absence had generated concern among the audience, who noticed his sudden disappearance without an immediate explanation. Upon his return, the communicator publicly thanked the public for the expressions of concern and messages of support he received during his convalescence.
“Thank you for being aware of my temporary disappearance from the air,” he said at the beginning of the broadcast, in a close and grateful tone. Del Rincón, 56 years old, said that he went through a complicated health condition that forced him to stay in bed for several days.
Fernando del Rincón: A virus still without a clear diagnosis
The journalist explained that, so far, there is no definitive diagnosis about the virus that affected him. He pointed out that it was neither covid-19 nor influenza, which increased the uncertainty regarding his condition. “There are frightening contagions. I don’t know exactly what it was, but more and more cases are being reported and nobody is giving us a clear explanation,” he commented on air.
Although he avoided going into medical details, he acknowledged that the illness was difficult and that the recovery process required patience and rest. Even so, he said he felt strong enough to return to his usual work and resume his informative commitment to the audience.
During the days when Fernando was absent, it was his wife, Jullye Giliberti, who was in charge of reassuring the public. On January 8, she explained that the journalist began to feel ill on January 3, when he presented a combination of symptoms that set off the alarm bells.
Del Rincón reported that he suffered from chills, severe headaches, high fever, severe congestion and a persistent cough that even made it difficult for him to speak. In view of this situation, it was necessary to start treatment with antibiotics and medication to alleviate the flu-like symptoms, following medical indications.
Giliberti’s intervention helped to calm the concern of the program’s followers, who remained attentive to any update on the driver’s health condition.
A return with optimism and caution
A week after that medical report, Fernando del Rincón reappeared in the studio, visibly recovered and with a positive attitude. Although he admitted that he still does not have an exact diagnosis, he assured that he is in better condition and ready to continue with his journalistic work.
“This is how my 2026 began,” he commented with a mixture of irony and reflection, making it clear that the beginning of the year was not easy, but that the episode allowed him to appreciate his health and the support of the public even more.
His return was greeted with messages of relief and good wishes from viewers, who celebrated seeing him back at the helm of one of the most renowned news programs on Spanish-language television. In the meantime, the communicator will continue to be attentive to his full recovery, without lowering his guard against any possible relapse.
Here is the video of Fernando del Rincón talking about what he suffered.
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