Fran García-Huidobro Departs Mega for Chilevisión in High-Profile Move
A meaningful shakeup is underway in Chilean television as fran García-Huidobro confirms her departure from Mega, poised to become a leading figure at rival network Chilevisión. The move, announced this Tuesday, signals a strategic shift for both broadcasters as they compete for viewership.
According to a statement released by Megamedia, García-Huidobro “internally communicated her decision to stop belonging” to the channel, with her last day scheduled for Friday, December 26. The network expressed gratitude for her “enthusiasm,affection and commitment” during her tenure.
García-Huidobro, frequently enough referred to as the “Iron Lady” of showbiz, has been a prominent face on Mega, contributing to popular programs such as Only Fama, Only Friends, the Festival gala, Viva Viña, and most recently, the reality show The Boarding School. Her departure represents a loss of key talent for the network.
García-Huidobro Set to Lead at Chilevisión
Sources indicate that García-Huidobro is expected to take on a starring role at Chilevisión, a channel aggressively vying with Mega for audience share. Glamorama first reported the move, highlighting García-Huidobro’s potential to substantially boost Chilevisión’s entertainment programming.
She is slated to join the leadership team of Foreground, alongside Julio César Rodríguez. However, her contributions won’t stop there. Reports from Sígueme (TV+) suggest García-Huidobro will also serve as a judge on the upcoming season of Dance Fever, a program she previously participated in years ago.
This dual role underscores Chilevisión’s ambition to leverage García-Huidobro’s expertise and popularity across multiple platforms. The network clearly views her as a valuable asset in its ongoing efforts to attract and retain viewers in a competitive television landscape.
Why did this happen? Fran García-Huidobro voluntarily ended her contract with Mega to pursue a new chance at Chilevisión. While the specific reasons for her departure haven’t been publicly detailed, the move is widely seen as a strategic career advancement.
Who is involved? the key players are Fran García-Huidobro, Megamedia (Mega’s parent company), and Chilevisión, along with Julio César rodríguez, who will work alongside García-Huidobro at Chilevisión.
What is the impact? Mega loses a prominent personality and valuable contributor to its entertainment programming. Chilevisión gains a high-profile figure expected to bolster its audience share and programming quality. This move intensifies the competition between the two networks.
How did it end? García-Huidobro informed Megamedia of her decision, with her last day scheduled for december 26. She is now preparing to join Chilevisión’s leadership team and will also appear as a judge on Dance Fever.
