The host of LAM explained on social media why The Balls isn't managing to raise its ratings
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Benjamín Vicuña's debut as a host on broadcast TV didn't start as El Trece expected. The Balls, the new show with him at the helm, quickly came under scrutiny for its low ratings.
In that context, Ángel de Brito analyzed the show's performance and was blunt. Through his official X account, the LAM host laid out the reasons that, in his view, explain the weak start.
El momento más emotivo del debut
The reasons for the low ratings of "The Balls"
According to Ángel de Brito, one of the show's main problems is the format. He pointed out that, at an international level, it has always worked as a weekly show.
"The only exception was the daily version that Guido Kaczka did on El Trece, which wasn't successful either," he recalled. For the journalist, repeating a formula that had already failed was a mistake from the outset.
An exhausted format with no room for surprise
In his analysis, De Brito went further and spoke of a rehashed TV concept. He asserted that it is an idea that has already been tested, even with experienced hosts.
Benjamín Vicuña debutó como conductor en “The Balls”
"It ended up being a repetition of something that had already been tried without results," he wrote. In that sense, he stressed that the lack of novelty carries a lot of weight in an increasingly competitive schedule.
The direct criticism of Benjamín Vicuña as a host
The strongest part of the statement came when he spoke about Benjamín Vicuña's role. Ángel de Brito was clear in pointing out that the actor doesn't have a track record as a host.
La crítica directa a Benjamín Vicuña como conductor
"The combination of a worn-out format and a host without experience in this role explains a large part of the failure," he concluded. The remark didn't go unnoticed on social media and sparked debate.
He also targeted "Los Profesionales de Siempre"
In the same string of messages, Ángel de Brito also referred to Los Profesionales de Siempre. He revealed internal changes and a tense atmosphere behind the scenes.
According to his account, there was a change of producers and panelists. He confirmed Josefina Pouso's departure and Fede Flowers's removal from the panel.
El conductor adelantó que varios ciclos cambiarán de horario
He also pointed out that the numbers aren't helping and that Florencia de la V complains on air. He also reported the resignation of the executive producer and the arrival of a new person in charge starting Monday.
