Overview
- Xuxa Meneghel was at Rio de Janeiro airport on Saturday when heavy rains in Brazil’s Southeast created low cloud ceilings that prevented her flight to São Paulo and led airport staff to advise against boarding.
- Faced with the safety guidance, Xuxa canceled her planned Teleton appearance and explained the decision in a live social‑media video, apologizing to viewers and thanking SBT and Patrícia Abravanel.
- She urged supporters to keep donating to the Teleton campaign via Pix and said friend Angélica would perform in her place; Xuxa had planned to sing "Doce Mel" and "Ilariê."
- SBT continued the Teleton broadcast with other presenters filling the schedule, preserving the live fundraiser’s flow despite the last‑minute lineup change.
- The episode highlights how Brazil’s aviation rule about 'lack of aerodrome ceiling' can force immediate travel stops and how weather‑related logistics can disrupt high‑profile charity events and fundraising efforts.