Overview
- Casella announced on air that his final Bendita broadcast on El Nueve will be on December 19 after 20 seasons.
- He plans to launch a similar program on América around mid-February 2026, likely in a 10 p.m. slot, with the title still undecided after he denied the rumored name.
- Talks continue over which panelists and editors will join the new project, with Casella evaluating moves case by case and noting some staff interest.
- Bendita is expected to continue on El Nueve with longtime panelist Edith Hermida staying at the channel and slated to take over hosting, according to her statements and reporting.
- The departure follows months of frustration over resources, security and promotion, culminating in a July collective absence that strained relations with the network.