TV host kicks drone into model's face on live Mexican show

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 00:27 · Archive

Mexican TV host Ernesto Chavana kicked a drone during a live broadcast that struck model Isabella Rojas in the face.

Mexican TV host Ernesto Chavana kicked a low-flying drone during a live episode of the late-night comedy and variety programme Es Show, accidentally striking model Isabella Rojas in the face. The incident occurred on what the Daily Mail reports as Tuesday night, though the New York Post describes it as Monday's broadcast. As the drone's spinning propellers hit her, Rojas was left with a split lip and blood streaming down her face. Cast members and audience members gasped and laughed initially, but the mood shifted as she clutched her face in pain.

Rojas was escorted off the set by cast members. Chavana told crew members 'See what you have done!' before she departed. He later addressed the incident on air, apologising to Rojas: 'I'm very sorry. I am responsible for what just happened.' He continued: 'I feel very ashamed and embarrassed for what I have just done. I kicked this thing they put in front of me...I don't know, maybe it was my new shoes.'

Rojas returned to the set minutes later and showed viewers her injured lip, apparently smiling despite the blood around her teeth. The New York Post reports that Chavana made another apology on Tuesday, saying in a video: 'Here I am to face up to it. I am not hiding. I am aware of the mistake I made yesterday by kicking a drone during a situation that came up on the program.'

According to the New York Post, the production team for Canal 6, which carries Es Show, plans to cover the cost of Rojas' medical expenses and other damages. Metro reports that no further details have been released by the production team about what action will be taken against Chavana. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage online, with social media users calling for accountability.

How it is being reported

• TV show host kicks drone into model’s face — blames mishap on his shoes“I kicked this thing they put in front of me… I don’t know, maybe it was my new shoes.”New York Post · 29 Oct, 00:23
• Model gets absolutely obliterated by host kicking drone into her face on live TVThe host has apologised for the accident.Metro · 28 Oct, 09:45
• TV host accidentally smashes model in the face with a drone when he angrily kicks it away from himA Mexican TV host accidentally struck a model in the face, after kicking a drone away from him during a live show.Daily Mail · 28 Oct, 09:13

In this story: Ernesto Chavana · Isabella Rojas · Es Show · Mexico · Monterrey

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