Douglas Sánchez and Jorge Obando announced on March 16 that they are leaving the program ‘El octavo mandamiento’ on ¡Opa! Canal 38. The announcement was made during the evening broadcast, which aired at 9 p.m.
The departure of both presenters marks a significant change for the show, as Sánchez and Obando have worked together since its inception. Their decision to leave follows a request from the channel’s general management to make changes in the hosting team.
Sánchez explained that he originally designed the program, including its format and topics. He said, “Today me comunicó la gerencia general que quería hacer un cambio en el binomio, en esto que hemos construido Jorge y yo. Mi respuesta es: lo respeto, pero no lo comparto. Entiendo perfectamente la decisión y creo que están, como dueños de esta empresa, en todo el derecho de hacer los cambios que consideren.” He added, “Tomamos la decisión de no continuar más al frente de El octavo mandamiento; es una decisión meditada (…) Ni Jorge ni yo estaremos acompañándolos a partir de mañana (martes 17 de marzo).”
Sánchez also noted that the program will continue with new hosts and wished success to those who will replace them.
Obando thanked viewers for their support and acknowledged the efforts of the production team. He said, “Se respeta (la decisión de Carlos Valenciano, propietario del canal). Para que no haya comentarios ni nada. A don Carlos se le respeta, se le quiere, se le estima. Punto. Ahí se acaba la conversación. Desearle lo mejor al programa.”
