Alejandra Jaramillo leaves Siéntese who can! from TelevisaUnivision: what happened, who is she and what is recorded

MARGENEZ summarizes what was verified about the departure of Alejandra Jaramillo from the program Sit down who can! from TelevisaUnivision. The text distinguishes confirmed facts, reactions on networks and media speculation that the network has not endorsed as an official cause.

Who is Alejandra Jaramillo?

Known in the entertainment world as «La Caramelo», María Alejandra Jaramillo López is a Ecuadorian host, actress and businesswoman. According to El Imparcial and Extra.ec, was born on December 13, 1992 in the province of Esmeraldas, on the northwestern coast of Ecuador.

Her career on television began at a very young age: at 12 she participated in beauty contests and, with time, he established himself as a well-known face on Ecuadorian networks such as Gamavisión, RTS and Ecuavisa, where he hosted the morning news In Contact, according to media outlets such as Infobae.

In networks he accumulates millions of followers — more than 4 million on Instagram and tens of millions of interactions on TikTok, according to Primicias.ec— and shares interviews, lifestyle and opinion on entertainment. In 2022 he moved to United States (Miami) to expand its projection in the Hispanic market.

«Whoever can sit down!» and his role at Univision

Sit down who can! is an entertainment panel from TelevisaUnivision—the fusion of the operations of Televisa and Univision in the US—dedicated to Latin entertainment news. The space premiered on August 22, 2022 on UnoMás+ and is also broadcast on Univision, UniMás and partners such as Ecuavisa, according to Extra.ec.

Jaramillo joined as a panelist along with figures such as Jorge Bernal, Marjorie de Sousa and other conductors of the block. Production is carried out by We Love Entertainment. For the Ecuadorian it was his first permanent project on American television after his arrival in Miami.

What happened in the 2026 World Cup

The controversy broke out after the round of 16 match of the World Cup 2026 in which Mexico fell 3-2 to England and was eliminated from the tournament co-organized by the United States, Mexico and Canada. Ecuador had previously been eliminated by Mexico in the round of 32, which fueled rivalry between fans.

Minutes after the meeting, Jaramillo published stories and videos on Instagram in which he celebrated with effusiveness the English triumph. Media like El Imparcial reproduce phrases that went viral, among them comments like "bye, bye bye, sayonara" and allusions to the fact that Mexico "couldn't handle even one less player." He also shared stickers and messages about the elimination of Tri; Some of that content was deleted when they grew up. the criticisms.

The sporting context matters: weeks before, when Ecuador lost to Mexico, the host had received ridicule on social networks and had published an ironic video about the "Mexican t-shirt" that they gave him, according to Primicias.ec and Milenio. In his later apologies he explained that his reaction sought to "continue with that passion" of the exchange between fans, although he acknowledged that "it got a little out of control."

The apologies of July 9

After days of pressure on networks — including hashtags like #FueraAlejandraJaramillo and requests that TelevisaUnivision will act—, the host published a video of about four minutes on July 9, 2026. According to the transcript collected by Infobae and Primicias.ec, opened like this:

«With all my heart I ask for my most sincere public apologies for having celebrated Mexico's defeat in the World Cup. "I want to start by telling you that Mexico is a country that I deeply love and respect."

He assured that “there was never an offense, nor an insult, nor mistreatment towards anyone in Mexico as a nation” and that The apologies were born from his initiative. Several critics pointed out, however, that expressions such as "could be misinterpreted" sounded like justification rather than full repentance, according to The Impartial.

Weeks of absence and speculation

After the controversy, Jaramillo stopped appearing on the program's forum. The production initially indicated that It was a vacation, according to Milenio. Meanwhile, they incorporated other collaborators like Jessica Rodríguez and Kerly Ruiz, which fueled rumors of a permanent departure (Infobae).

The announcement of July 22: Jorge Bernal reads the statement

On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, during the broadcast of Sit down who can!, the host Jorge Bernal read an official message from the production. The text, reproduced by El Universo, Expreso and El Imparcial, said:

«We want to share with you that Alejandra Jaramillo is no longer part of the regular cast of Siéntese donde puede. We thank you for your dedication, your talent and all the moments you shared with this team and, above all, with you, our audience. On behalf of the entire Siéntese Who Can family and We Love Entertainment, we wish you the best in their next projects.

The statement does not mention dismissal, does not cite the World Cup controversy and does not detail the reasons of disengagement. Univision also broadcast a clip of the moment on its networks (El Imparcial cites the channel's X publication).

Is the departure linked to the controversy with Mexico?

MARGENEZ cannot affirm it as a fact: neither TelevisaUnivision, nor We Love Entertainment nor Alejandra Jaramillo have established an official link between their World Cup posts and the end of their participation on the panel. The timing — about three weeks after the apology and amid a wave of criticism from Mexican audiences in the US — explains why Media and users associate both episodes, but that relationship remains in the field of interpretation.

El Imparcial emphasizes that the corporate version speaks of "new projects" and gratitude, not disciplinary sanctions. Milenio remember that, after the controversy, the production had classified the absence as a vacation; On July 22 he confirmed that She would not return as a permanent panelist - unlike a temporary absence at the beginning of 2026 due to other commitments, according to the same medium.

Jaramillo's response on Instagram

Hours after the announcement on the air, the host published a video on Instagram in which she confirmed the departure from her side. According to Infobae (July 23, 2026), said:

«Hello, family. I'm here again to also confirm from this side that indeed I'm no longer on Sietese who can."

She thanked the support received in "these difficult days," reiterated that no one forced her to apologize ("I was born from heart") and showed a makeover with the message "Fresh start." He indicated that he will continue focusing on digital content and new creative projects.

Reaction on networks: Mexico and Ecuador

The news polarized comments among Mexican fans — many celebrated the departure with ironic references to his phrases. of the World Cup—and Ecuadorians who defended the presenter or criticized what they perceived as media pressure, according to Infobae. MARGENEZ does not validate insults or campaigns of hatred; It only confirms that the digital conversation was part of the environment in which the business decision was made, without access to the internal Human Resources file of the chain.

What's next for «La Caramelo»

As of the closing of this note, there is no announcement of a new program on open television or a public contract with another network. His career in Ecuador and its fan base on networks suggest that it can pivot towards its own production, brand collaborations or punctual return to Latin American media —as he did in the past with In Contact—, but those are editorial projections, not confirmed facts.

Editorial note: This article does not constitute first-hand information from TelevisaUnivision or Alejandra Jaramillo. If any party believes that any data is inaccurate, it may contact MARGENEZ for review. We will update the note if the chain Publish explicit reasons or if there are verifiable employment documents.