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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 has joined Record’s ‘Link TV’ to produce social media content. She has reportedly announced a new role covering ‘A Fazenda 18’ with a salary of R$ 20,000.

In a broader shift within Brazilian television, Christina Rocha has also departed SBT—where she hosted ‘Casos de Família’—to join Record as the host of ‘Cabine de Descompressão’ for the 18th season of ‘A Fazenda’. Rocha described the transition as a ‘button of restart’ to pursue projects that bring her personal pleasure.

Meanwhile, SBT is considering restructuring ‘Fofocalizando’ into an electronic magazine format. While SBT reportedly attempted to recruit journalist Fábia Oliveira to join the cast, the offer was declined due to her professional commitments at Metrópoles. Additionally, singer Karin Hils noted that participants for ‘A Fazenda’ must undergo approval by Record executives.

Entities

Fofocalizando · Carol Lekker · SBT · Thaís Carla · Israel Reis

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. hugogloss.uol.com.br · odia.ig.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Cariúcha defended SBT, stating the network provided her with significant professional and personal opportunities. hugogloss.uol.com.br · odia.ig.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Carol Lekker resigned from SBT because her salary was insufficient to cover living expenses in São Paulo. portalleodias.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lekker requested a salary increase from management, but no agreement was reached. portalleodias.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] SBT officially confirmed that Carol Lekker has left the program ‘Fofocalizando’ after seven months. portalleodias.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Carol Lekker responded to Cariúcha's criticisms during a live broadcast. odia.ig.com.br

Timeline

2 days ago

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Brazilian presenters Christina Rocha and Carol Lekker are making major career moves, with Rocha joining Record's ‘A Fazenda 18’ and Lekker leaving SBT for a new role following salary disputes.
4 days ago

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Carol Lekker leaves SBT program Fofocalizando over salary dispute
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Sources

areavip.com.br · br.paipee.com · canaldovannucci.com.br · egobrazil.com.br · gazetaweb.com · hugogloss.uol.com.br · iBahia.com · icas.se · inmagazine.ig.com.br · maisnovela.com.br · metropoles.com · nahoradanoticia.com.br · nitronewsbrasil.com.br · odia.ig.com.br · pipocamoderna.com.br · portalleodias.com · psychotherapy.org.uk · rijksmuseum.nl · sidneyrezende.com · terra.com.br · vivaband.com.br

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