On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in the middle of a broadcast of the program De Primera Mano, journalist and host Érika González tearfully confirmed the end of her marriage to Italian chef Giuseppe Lo Buono, whom she married just a year ago in Sicily, Italy.
The statement occurred live, generating an immediate stir in the audience, especially among U.S. Hispanic viewers, who follow Latino entertainment with particular sensitivity.
Érika González opens up and cries
During the Mexican program, Érika González shared what is going on in her personal life:
“I have decided to end my marriage, I want to clarify that it was not an impulsive, simple, but very necessary decision (…) My days have been very difficult, with complicated situations, some extremely painful that have nothing to do… with any distance, with territories or with misplaced priorities, but quite the opposite,” he said.
With that frank statement, Érika made it clear that, despite the pain, her decision was conscious, firm and made from emotional well-being.
She added: “Today that stage is closed, I leave it behind… I am focused on moving forward with courage, because you have to be brave when you can’t do it anymore”.
He also assured: “I’m fine, although it hurts. Obviously I am at peace with the decision. It has been very sad, but also very liberating”.
Marriage context
Gonzalez and Lo Buono’s union was formalized in Italy, in the Parrocchia San Nicola di Bari, Sicily, in August 2024, approximately one year before the announcement of the divorce.
Prior to this, they had celebrated a civil wedding in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, in October 2023.
Their dating history began around 2021, culminating in engagement in December 2022.
Although there had been speculation on social networks that the distance between the two of them-she in Mexico City and he in Nuevo León-may have been a determining factor in the breakup, Érika emphatically denied it during the broadcast.
Empathy of the Hispanic public
Empathy and visibility: Érika is a recognized figure in the Hispanic entertainment spectrum. Her vulnerability and transparency reinforce the emotional connection with her audience.
Her story resonates with those who face long distances, demanding schedules and public pressure.
Even in personal mourning, the host reaffirms her professional commitment: “I will continue working as always to give you the best”.
Having a public figure share their grief with such honesty can be comforting to those going through similar situations, reminding them that they are not alone.
Se especula que el término de la relación entre la pareja fue una supuesta infidelidad por parte de él hacia Érika González, pero no hay nada confirmado
The video of the announcement
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Érika González, with more than a decade of experience in entertainment and as host of De Primera Mano ( since 2022). Imagen Televisiónannounced her divorce from Giuseppe Lo Buono live on air, revealing a painful but necessary process.
Her posture, clear and determined, transmits the strength of a woman who faces the end of one stage and decides to begin another with dignity and serenity.
Here is the video of the moment when, trembling, the driver gives the sad news.
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