Overview

• On July 20, Laura Pérez fell from an elevated platform during a semifinal stunt when a harness cable failed, prompting producers to halt the live broadcast.
• Production medics attended Pérez onstage and she was later advanced directly to the Top 8 despite her injury.
• In an official statement, Telemundo said the accident is under investigation and promised to tighten safety protocols for upcoming challenges.
• Social media users criticized the reality show’s safety measures and shared footage of the fall, highlighting the risks of live physical stunts.
• Opting to continue rather than withdraw, Pérez will compete under medical supervision, underscoring her resilience in the televised contest.