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Carol Lekker and Christina Rocha depart SBT for Record

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2026-09-11 12:41 UTC → 2026-10-05 20:13 UTC · added removed

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 content, reportedly announced a new role covering earning R$ 20,000 to cover ‘A Fazenda 18’ with a salary of R$ 20,000. In a broader shift within Brazilian television, 18’. Similarly, Christina Rocha has also departed SBT—where she hosted ‘Casos de Família’—to join Record as the SBT to host of ‘Cabine de Descompressão’ for the 18th season of ‘A Fazenda’. Rocha described Fazenda’, describing the transition move as a ‘button of restart’ to pursue projects that bring 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 personal pleasure. Meanwhile, SBT is considering restructuring ‘Fofocalizando’ into 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 electronic magazine format. While SBT reportedly attempted to recruit journalist Fábia Oliveira offer from Record to join the cast, ‘Link Podcast’ with Dudu Camargo, an attempt by the offer was declined due network to manage the resulting image crisis. She has since decided to end her professional commitments at Metrópoles. Additionally, singer Karin Hils noted that participants for ‘A Fazenda’ must undergo approval by Record executives. television career in Brazil and return to Spain to live with her husband, Maik Riksen.

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  1. 2026-10-05 20:13 UTC Carol Lekker and Christina Rocha depart SBT for Record
  2. 2026-09-11 12:41 UTC Carol Lekker and Christina Rocha depart SBT for Record
  3. 2026-09-11 03:14 UTC Carol Lekker departs SBT Fofocalizando
  4. 2026-09-10 20:15 UTC Carol Lekker departs SBT Fofocalizando
  5. 2026-09-10 12:49 UTC Carol Lekker departure from SBT program Fofocalizando
  6. 2026-09-09 21:42 UTC Carol Lekker departure from SBT program Fofocalizando

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