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TelevisaUnivision Cancels ‘Planeta Alofoke’: The Scandal Shaking Hispanic Television

Michelle Oyola 0

The partnership between TelevisaUnivision and Santiago Matías, creator of the media phenomenon ‘Alofoke,’ has reportedly come to an end following a series of controversies that jeopardized the network’s reputation. Although the company has not issued an official statement, sources close to the situation have confirmed that the show ‘Planeta Alofoke’ was definitively canceled after several incidents involving its host.

Julián Gil vs. Santiago Matías

The breaking point appears to have been a series of public remarks by Santiago Matías in which he attacked actor Julián Gil and referred to TelevisaUnivision’s production staff in a derogatory manner, calling them “empleaduchos.” He also allegedly claimed to be “the messiah who came to save them” and said that the workers should “besarles los pies,” comments that caused outrage within the company.

Intervention by Executives and Lawyers


As tensions escalated, TelevisaUnivision executives attempted to mediate and contain the situation. However, Matías’s statements continued to intensify, prompting the network’s headquarters in Miami to intervene directly. According to internal sources, the company’s legal team participated in the final meetings that led to the decision to cancel the project.

An Abrupt End to a Promising Partnership


‘Planeta Alofoke’ had been introduced as an innovative effort to connect with young Latino audiences and expand TelevisaUnivision’s digital presence. However, the host’s behavior reportedly caused reputational damage that was difficult to repair. The decision to cancel the show was made to protect the company’s image and prevent further internal conflict.

Reactions and Consequences


Molusco reported that Santiago Matías confirmed that the special for his upcoming reality show “Planeta Alofoke” will no longer be aired on the Univision network due to an apparent decision on their part. Meanwhile, Julián Gil posted on his Instagram: “Today, we all win”.


The cancellation of ‘Planeta Alofoke’ stands as one of the most controversial moments of the year in Hispanic television, highlighting the risks of media partnerships when egos and public statements surpass the boundaries of corporate diplomacy.

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  • Planeta Alafoke: TelevisaUnivision
Michelle Oyola

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Michelle is a journalist with over ten years of experience. She began her writing journey at the Gothic Times newspaper affiliated with NJCU. Following that, she completed her internship at the Spanish Broadcasting System in New York, where she contributed to LaMusica.com and reported on private concerts for 93.1 Amor radio station. Just a month before graduating, she secured a position as a reporter for People en Español magazine. As a Senior Writer, she participated in several significant projects, including “The 50 Most Beautiful,” “The Star of the Year,” and “The 25 Most Powerful Women.” These experiences honed her ability to meet high-volume and high-quality deadlines. In recognition of her work, she received the 2012 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Magazine Article for her piece on “New York loves Equality.” After transitioning to digital news at Heavy Inc., a platform aimed at the American audience, she played a vital role in launching the Spanish sister site, AhoraMismo.com. During her time there, she covered live events such as award shows, reality shows, Super Bowls, presidential elections, and much more. Currently, she is the creator of El News Hub.

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