The dating show Enamorándonos USA, aired by UniMás since 2019 and hosted by Ana Patricia Gámez and Rafael Araneda, may be coming to an end.
In a surprise move, entertainment journalist Mandy Fridmann, Univision had already informed the cast and production of the reality show that the program would end in two weeks.
The inevitable cancellation of Enamorándonos USA
According to Mandy Fridmann, the more than 60 employees of the program reportedly received the news of the program’s termination on May 8.
In her column ‘Top News’, the journalist wrote: “(They were told) by Soho Entertainment, producer and owner of the format, that in two weeks the program would end due to a decision by Televisa-Univision”.
According to media reports, the decision to cancel the program was due to a combination of factors, among them:
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Low ratings: Despite efforts to maintain public interest, the ratings were not as expected.
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High production costs: The program operated with high costs, including the salaries of the hosts and payment to the attending public.
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Competition in programming: The presence of other productions in the same time slot captured the public’s attention, affecting Enamorándonos USA‘s ratings.
Despite attempts to reduce expenses, such as the elimination of the paid public and salary adjustments for drivers, the economic situation became unsustainable.
They were deprived of their budget
The journalist said that “Televisa had decided to lower Soho’s budget even more, so, despite trying to reach an agreement, it was not achieved and the network decided to bring forward the end of the contract and cancel the show, which would officially end in two weeks”.
Enamorándonos USA was a program that resonated with the U.S. Hispanic community, offering a platform for singles to find love in a culturally familiar environment.
Its cancellation represents a loss in programming dedicated to this audience segment.
Future of drivers Ana Patricia Gámez and Rafael Araneda
The main hosts, Ana Patricia Gámez and Rafael Araneda, have been prominent figures in the program.
Although their future projects have not been officially announced, it is expected that they will continue their careers in television, either on UniMás or other platforms.
Apparently, Rafael Araneda would continue to be part of Univision’s cast, but Ana Patricia Gamez would be left adrift with an uncertain future.
The show would have always maintained acceptable audience levels for UniMás, but it was the lack of budget that got it into trouble
An era at UniMás comes to an end
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The cancellation of Enamorándonos USA marks the end of an era in U.S. Hispanic television.
The program left a significant footprint by connecting people in search of love and reflecting the cultural dynamics of the Latino community. Although his absence will be felt, his legacy will live on in the memory of his fans.
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