It has been several days since Veronica Bastoson behalf of the team of The hot tableannounced live on air that Giselle Blondet would no longer be part of the program. The news took the audience by surprise, who for years saw her share screen and opinion with her colleagues in a space characterized by direct debate and diversity of positions.
The announcement was accompanied by an emotional video with some of the most significant moments of the Puerto Rican host in the show: laughter, deep reflections and intense conversations that marked the identity of the format since its beginnings at Telemundo. Blondet was part of the original group that saw the birth of the program, along with Myrka Dellanos, Alis Axpe and Bastos herself. Of that founding team, only one remains at the table today.
At the time of this publication, Blondet has not made a public statement about her departure, neither from the program nor from the network. Her silence has generated multiple speculations among the show’s followers, who have expressed in social networks their surprise and affection towards the communicator.
Giselle Blondet: An interview that today takes on a new meaning
In the midst of this transition stage, presenter Rodner Figueroa Rodner Figueroa shared excerpts from an interview he conducted with Blondet for his show Face to face with Rodner. At the time, nothing foretold the recent outcome, but his words today acquire a special nuance.
During the conversation, Blondet reflected on the dynamics of a multi-voiced opinion program. She acknowledged how complex it can be to intervene in passionate debates without the conversation turning into a “chicken coop”, as she candidly described it. For the communicator, respect and education were fundamental pillars in each intervention.
She explained that sometimes she preferred to listen carefully before expressing her position, prioritizing understanding over confrontation. For her, it was not a matter of who spoke louder or longer, but of contributing when appropriate and allowing the exchange to flow with balance.
An absence felt at Telemundo
That measured way of participating – without imposing her voice or interrupting others – is precisely what many viewers today say they miss. His style brought serenity in the midst of intense debates and helped keep the dialogue within a respectful framework.
Meanwhile, it is known that Blondet is recovering from a second surgery she recently underwent. Her followers continue sending her messages of support and wishing her a speedy recovery.
Beyond the changes on screen, her time on La mesa caliente leaves a clear mark: that of a communicator who bet on conscious dialogue and respectful exchange, even in the most controversial topics.
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