One of the most emblematic and long-lived programs on Hispanic television closed the month of January with an addition that did not go unnoticed. El gordo y la flaca, Univision‘s hit afternoon show, surprised its audience by announcing the arrival of a new member who is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about signings of the moment.
Hosted for almost three decades by Lili Estefan and Raúl de Molina, the program continues to renew itself without losing its essence, demonstrating that it remains committed to connecting with new audiences and integrating trend-setting figures in the digital world.
The ‘El Gordo y la Flaca’ family continues to grow
The El gordo y la flaca family expands and does it in a big way. The show, which airs Monday through Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET on Univision, announced the addition of Andy de la Cruz, better known as “La Fruta,” one of the most popular content creators of the moment.
The popularity of “La Fruta” skyrocketed after he became the winner of the second season of the successful reality show La casa de Alofoke, transmitted through YouTube. His charisma, spontaneity and closeness to the public led him to quickly conquer thousands of followers, which caught the attention of the show business program.
The official presentation of Andy de la Cruz took place during a broadcast from New York, where reporter Gelena Solano welcomed him on behalf of the team. “We officially welcome you to our show, you are going to be collaborating, you are going to be doing things with us,” said the journalist, confirming that his participation will go beyond a single appearance.
Visibly excited, “La Fruta” shared his enthusiasm for this new professional stage. “I feel great,” he commented, marking his official launch as a reporter for one of the most watched programs on Hispanic television.
Gelena Solano announced that the winner of La casa de Alofoke will be in charge of “special segments all over the place”, which opens the door to fresh dynamics and different content within the program. The reporter did not spare any praise when talking about the new member.
“La Fruta conquered each of our hearts, he stole the show. The man is organic, he is very loved and, in fact, very viral. Everyone loves La Fruta,” Solano emphasized, highlighting the impact the content creator has had on social networks.
His debut as a reporter
Andy de la Cruz made his official debut as a reporter for El gordo y la flaca with a report recorded on the streets of New York, where he approached several passersby to ask them how they get along with their mothers-in-law. The segment, full of humor and naturalness, reflected the close style that has characterized him since his beginnings.
Grateful for the opportunity, “La Fruta” shared a message full of humility. “My life takes a big turn thanks to Papa God, to the followers, also to Alofoke and to the people who are giving me opportunities like you,” he expressed.
With this addition, El gordo y la flaca reaffirms its commitment to evolve, integrate new voices and remain relevant in a constantly changing industry, betting on talent that connects with audiences both on and off television.
Here you can watch the ‘La Fruta’ ad in the show.
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