Overview
- Castelli experienced two convulsive seizures during and shortly after a nine-hour Prova do Líder and was initially treated by the on-site mobile ICU before being taken to a nearby hospital.
- Initial exams found no abnormalities and he briefly returned to the program, but a second episode led medical staff to rule him out of continuing in the competition.
- Presenter Tadeu Schmidt emphasized BBB’s health protocols, noting extensive pre-entry screening and a 24/7 mobile ICU to support participants.
- Castelli was discharged by Jan. 16 and says he feels well though still scared, with tests indicating no brain or bodily sequelae.
- In an interview set to air on Fantástico with Renata Ceribelli, he says he will explain his diagnosis and outline basic steps for responding to seizures.