This popular Telemundo anchor was just let go amid COVID-19 layoffs in Miami
María Celeste Arrarás is putting on a brave face after being let go from “Al Rojo Vivo” on NBCUniversal’s Telemundo.
The veteran journalist, 59, announced the unfortunate news Wednesday via Instagram.
“With profound sadness, I want to inform you that [Tuesday] was my last day with ‘Al Rojo Vivo’ and on the Telemundo screen,” read her post next to a picture of her smiling. “This morning I was informed by the company that they have decided to take the program in a different direction due to changes around the pandemic, I will no longer be part of the show.”
Arrarás’ departure comes on the heels of widespread layoffs at the network. Among other layoffs at Telemundo: Rashel Diáz, with “Un Nuevo Dia.”
Arrarás, a Puerto Rico native, joined Telemundo in 2002 as host of “Al Rojo Vivo con María Celeste.” Before that gig, she worked at Spanish-language competitor Univision, anchoring “Primer Impacto.” Her salary was rumored to be in the $1 million a year range.
The popular newswoman is getting support from the Miami community. On Thursday, Ffllow TV journalist María Elena Salinas posted a throwback picture of the two pals clinking cocktails in London.
“It was a little over a year ago we were celebrating life, family and friendship,” Salinas wrote. “Strength Mari.”
This story was originally published August 6, 2020 at 12:30 PM.
