According to recent reports, the veteran presenter has an increasingly tense relationship with the channel's management, and although his contract runs until 2027, he is already negotiating with other networks for a possible move in 2025.
In this context, an inevitable question has started to gain traction: Who could replace Casella if his resignation becomes a reality?
Guillermo "El Pelado" López
El Pelado López es una de las figuras más pensadas para el reemplazo de Beto Casella
As revealed on various entertainment programs, one of the leading candidates to take over as host of Bendita is Guillermo "El Pelado" López, remembered for his time on CQC and more recently as the host of Juego Chino on Telefe.
With experience in comedy and general interest shows, López would be one of the alternatives the production is considering as the natural heir to the sarcastic and relaxed style that has defined Casella for so many years.
Edith Hermida
Another name gaining momentum is Edith Hermida, a longtime panelist on Bendita and a key figure within the program.
Her knowledge of the format, her connection with the audience, and her charismatic profile position her as a strong candidate.
Edith Hermida es una de las panelistas que más conoce el ciclo por lo que es pensada como un buen reemplazo para Beto
However, there are obstacles to her transfer if the show moves to another channel.
Karina Iavícoli, on Intrusos, explained that Beto Casella set specific conditions to take the show to another network, including bringing his executive producer, three editors, and three panelists, one of whom is Hermida.
But Marcela Tauro clarified that Edith has many years of seniority at El Nueve, which would make her departure difficult due to contractual and job stability issues.
What is Beto Casella asking from other channels to leave El Nueve?
Iavícoli also revealed that Casella is negotiating a salary increase for Edith Hermida if she joins him in this new phase.
According to her, the host has offered to give up 50% of his own salary so that the panelist can receive a raise compared to what she currently earns.
