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Carol Lekker and Christina Rocha depart SBT for Record
Overview
Presenter Carol Lekker has resigned from SBT’s program ‘Fofocalizando’ after a requested salary increase was denied. Lekker cited the high cost of living in São Paulo as a primary reason for her departure, noting that her monthly earnings of approximately R$ 10,000 were insufficient to meet her financial needs.
The exit has sparked a public dispute between Lekker and presenter Cariúcha. Cariúcha defended SBT, stating the network provided her with significant career opportunities, while Lekker responded by calling Cariúcha ungrateful and accusing her of seeking attention.
Following her departure, Lekker joined Record’s ‘Link TV’ to produce social media content, reportedly earning R$ 20,000 to cover ‘A Fazenda 18’. Similarly, Christina Rocha departed SBT to host ‘Cabine de Descompressão’ for the 18th season of ‘A Fazenda’, describing the move as a ‘button of restart’.
Lekker’s tenure at Record ended abruptly following significant public backlash during a live broadcast of ‘A Fazenda 18’. During the ‘Cabine de Descompressão’ segment, Lekker informed singer Adryana Ribeiro of the death of her close friend, Rick Sollo, without providing emotional context or preparation. The incident caused visible discomfort for co-presenter Christina Rocha and drew widespread criticism.
Lekker subsequently declined an offer from Record to join the ‘Link Podcast’ with Dudu Camargo, an attempt by the network to manage the resulting image crisis. She has since decided to end her television career in Brazil and return to Spain to live with her husband, Maik Riksen.
Entities
Carol Lekker · Record · Fofocalizando · SBT · Thaís Carla
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cariúcha criticized Lekker's decision to leave over salary, arguing that careers must be built gradually.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cariúcha defended SBT, stating the network provided her with significant professional and personal opportunities.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Carol Lekker resigned from SBT because her salary was insufficient to cover living expenses in São Paulo.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lekker requested a salary increase from management, but no agreement was reached.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SBT officially confirmed that Carol Lekker has left the program ‘Fofocalizando’ after seven months.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Carol Lekker responded to Cariúcha's criticisms during a live broadcast.
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesCarol Lekker ends Brazilian TV career and returns to Spain
Presenter Carol Lekker is leaving Brazilian television and returning to Spain following controversy over her live announcement of a singer's death during a broadcast of ‘A Fazenda 18’.
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[CULTURE] 16 sourcesChristina Rocha and Carol Lekker join Record amid Brazilian TV shifts
Christina Rocha joins Record for ‘A Fazenda 18’, while Carol Lekker leaves SBT for a higher-paying role covering the same reality show.
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[CULTURE] 10 sourcesCarol Lekker leaves SBT program Fofocalizando over salary dispute
Presenter Carol Lekker is leaving SBT's ‘Fofocalizando’ due to salary dissatisfaction, while influencer Thais Carla shares updates on her post-bariatric life and new romance in Bahia.
Sources
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