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Cătălin Măruță debuts as host of Furnicuțele

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Antena 1 presenter change for Cătălin Măruță debuts as host of Furnicuțele

Cătălin Măruță is set to join has officially debuted as the host of the Antena 1 entertainment show ‘Furnicuțele’ this autumn, ‘Furnicuțele’, replacing Denise Rifai. Măruță returns The premiere aired on September 7, 2026, following Măruță’s return to television following after an 18-year career at PRO TV and a recent seven-month hiatus. While Rifai is leaving the specific format, she will remain with the Antena 1 network for undisclosed projects. Promotional footage has since debuted, showing the show’s characters welcoming Măruță to the set ahead of the scheduled September 7 premiere. In recent promotional clips, characters Scamă and Blană teased the new presenter and requested the addition of a female co-host to balance the current all-male lineup. Măruță confirmed that a new female colleague will join the show, describing her as both “beautiful and intelligent”. Măruță expressed excitement about the new role, noting the opportunity to bring his own energy to the format while achieving a better balance for his family life. He previously noted that the show’s recorded nature of ‘Furnicuțele’, which films format, filming three days a week, was a key primary factor in his decision to return return, allowing for better family balance. Initial viewership metrics for the premiere were comparable to those achieved under Rifai. The program averaged nearly 400,000 viewers per minute, ranking third overall behind Pro TV and Kanal D. However, the screen after show performed strongly within the commercial target demographic (ages 21-54, urban), reaching second place and briefly surpassing Pro TV during its second hour. Antena 1 recorded a seven-month hiatus. Additionally, market share of nearly 13 percent during the broadcast. Regarding the production environment, colleague Radu Ciucă commented on the professional dynamic with Măruță, noting that while they share deep respect, Măruță’s habit of checking his phone during briefings can occasionally cause friction when instructions are later questioned. Separately, Sandra Mutu has signed with Antena Stars to host ‘Retrospectiva Știrilor’, a weekly news retrospective airing Saturday mornings. mornings at 9:00. Mutu described the role as a professional challenge and a way to step out of her comfort zone.

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  1. 2026-09-09 02:50 UTC Cătălin Măruță debuts as host of Furnicuțele
  2. 2026-09-03 12:05 UTC Antena 1 presenter change for Furnicuțele
  3. 2026-08-26 09:32 UTC Antena 1 presenter change for Furnicuțele
  4. 2026-08-21 14:22 UTC Antena 1 presenter change for Furnicuțele

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