Celso Freitas retires from television after 56-year career

Veteran Brazilian journalist Celso Freitas, 73, has announced his retirement from television after a 56-year career in communications. His final broadcast took place on Monday, October 26, on SBT News, where he served as a primary anchor.

Freitas expressed a desire to prioritize his personal life, stating, “I want to have more time to enjoy life. There go 56 years of a journey.” His departure follows his recent participation in the launch of the SBT News channel in late 2025.

Throughout his extensive career, Freitas held prominent roles at major networks, including TV Globo, where he anchored Jornal Nacional alongside Cid Moreira and presented Fantástico, and Record, where he led programs such as Domingo Espetacular and Jornal da Record. He was also notably involved in the inaugurations of GloboNews and Record News.