Myrka Dellanos and Jessica Maldonado Exit Telemundo in Surprise Shake‑Up

In a dramatic move this Wednesday, Telemundo officially removed Myrka Dellanos from La Mesa Caliente and Jessica Maldonado from Al Rojo Vivo amid a wave of staff cuts across the network.

According to entertainment reports, Dellanos was summoned to the Human Resources department at Telemundo Center in Miami early in the day and told she would no longer be part of the show she helped launch. Giselle Blondet, a former co‑host, confirmed the removal on air, praising Dellanos’ professionalism and thanking her for her contributions.

Maldonado, meanwhile, lost her role as Los Angeles correspondent for Al Rojo Vivo. Media outlets report the cuts are part of a broader restructuring effort at Telemundo affecting multiple talent across its shows.

Background & Timing

Dellanos took on her role on La Mesa Caliente in 2022, joining hosts like Giselle Blondet, Verónica Bastos, and Alix Aspe. Over the years, she has been a visible face in Spanish‑language television, known for her advocacy and earlier work in news and entertainment.

Maldonado had long served as a correspondent and entertainment journalist for Al Rojo Vivo in Los Angeles, conducting interviews and covering red carpet events.

Speculation about staff cuts had circulated in recent days, and today’s developments confirm that Dellanos and Maldonado were among those affected.

Reactions, Unanswered Questions & Impact

So far Dellanos has only posted a religious related Instagram story with this message:

OCTOBER IS YOUR TURNING POINT
See Romans 8:28
Everything happens for a reason. You may not see it right now, but sooner or later, God will reveal why He allowed certain things to happen. Keep the faith—
God can do anything, for anyone, at any time, even when it looks impossible. He is never too early, never too late, and He never forgets His children.

Don’t give up. What feels like a setback is part of His setup. This October, He will open the right doors, remove the wrong people, and bring peace where there was pressure. Trust Him—
He is writing your story with purpose. Share this with someone who matters to you, and watch how God moves before the year ends. If God is important in your life, put “Amen!”

Blondet’s on‑air farewell to Dellanos emphasized that her work “helped position this show as one of the top afternoon programs,” and promised her impact will remain part of La Mesa Caliente‘s history.

Maldonado only reaction has been to erase the reference to Al Rojo Vivo in the bio on her socials.

Insiders say the network is reviewing contracts, cutting costs, and reevaluating its talent roster as viewership dynamics shift, especially given streaming competition.

For viewers in the U.S., Latin America, and Spanish language markets worldwide, Dellanos and Maldonado’s departure marks the end of an era of familiar faces anchoring major talk and news programming. The sudden exits raise questions about the direction Telemundo plans for its afternoon and news lineups.

As newsrooms wait for Telemundo’s official statement, many in the media world are watching closely for what comes next, both in terms of replacements and how remaining on‑air talent will respond.