Does Jorge Bernal Risk His Job by Supporting Alejandra Jaramillo? Univision Host Sends Message to the Ecuadorian Presenter Who Mocked Mexicans
Posted on08/04/26 at 08:55
- Jorge Bernal supports Alejandra Jaramillo.
- Jaramillo succeeds after leaving Univision.
- Mexican viewers criticize Bernal’s stance.
Alejandra Jaramillo Jorge Bernal. Another person risking his departure? Jorge Bernal has broken his silence and, after staying away from the controversy, decided to publicly show his full support for Alejandra Jaramillo. The move is considered highly risky, given that Bernal himself was the Univision host who announced live that his former co-host was leaving the show ¡Siéntese quien pueda!.
Bernal’s decision has sparked speculation about possible consequences within Univision, raising the question of whether his public support could create tensions with network executives or with the influential Mexican audience. Many believe that, as one of the network’s most recognizable afternoon hosts, Bernal would have been expected to avoid fueling an already heated controversy.
Instead of remaining neutral, Bernal left a public comment on Jaramillo’s Instagram post celebrating her recent success in Europe, openly backing her despite the backlash from many Mexican viewers who had previously called for her dismissal.
“I’m not surprised at all by everything that’s happening to you or by everything that’s still coming your way. I told you before, and I’ll tell you again: God has you firmly by the hand,” Jorge Bernal wrote on Jaramillo’s post.
The Background of the Controversy: From Mocking Mexico to Finding Refuge in Spain
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To understand why Bernal’s public support has drawn attention, it is important to recall that Alejandra Jaramillo was dismissed from Univision after celebrating and openly mocking Mexico’s elimination by England during the 2026 World Cup on her social media accounts. Although she never deleted the posts and later apologized, describing her actions as part of a “sports rivalry,” criticism from Mexican viewers ultimately led to her departure from the network.
After leaving U.S. television, Alejandra Jaramillo resurfaced in Barcelona, Spain, where she proudly shared that she had received an award from the Ecuadorian migrant community. From there, she reflected on the emotional impact of losing her role in Spanish-language television.
“Sometimes I ask myself, ‘What is all of this that’s happening?’ And the only thing I can think to do is look up to heaven and say, ‘Thank You, God,’ because even when I don’t always understand it, only He shows me the path and the answers. Last night in Barcelona I received an award recognizing my career as a television host and actress.”
The former panelist received the special “Ecuador Moves the World” award from Flor Andino, president of the Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce in Spain. Jaramillo said the award symbolizes “rising above difficulties, freedom, resilience, vision and wisdom, patience, and strategy.”
She added: “I also received the special ‘Ecuador Moves the World’ award, featuring the Andean condor from my country’s flag. The condor is one of the most iconic birds of the Andes and represents rising above adversity, freedom, resilience, vision and wisdom, patience, and strategy.”
Alejandra Jaramillo also expressed gratitude by writing: “Thank you to Flor Andino, president of the Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce in Spain, for always supporting Ecuadorian talent and promoting it internationally. That’s exactly what we need—for the world to know who we are, our values, the way we treat others, and what makes us unique. I’m so happy to experience all of this alongside my men, my favorite team. Thank you, my God.”
Alejandra Jaramillo Jorge Bernal: Mexican Fans Continue Their Criticism
Alejandra Jaramillo is no longer part of the regular cast of Siéntese Quien Pueda.
We thank her for her dedication, her talent, and all the moments she shared with this team and with all of you, our audience.
#Clippeo
— Univision (@Univision) July 22, 2026
Although Jaramillo has attempted to rebuild her public image while surrounded by Ecuadorian supporters in Europe, saying she is happy to experience this new chapter alongside her son and her partner, Beta Mejía, many members of the Mexican audience have not forgiven her comments regarding the national soccer team.
Meanwhile, social media users quickly reacted to Jorge Bernal’s message of support, reminding the host that Mexican viewers represent one of Univision’s largest audiences.
Many commenters argued that supporting someone they believe insulted Mexican fans could damage Bernal’s standing with viewers and potentially affect his future projects.
For now, the situation remains uncertain, and many are waiting to see whether Univision will respond publicly to Bernal’s actions.