Mexican TV Host Kicks Drone, Injuring Model's Face During Live Broadcast

A live broadcast on Tuesday night turned chaotic when Mexican TV host Ernesto Chavana kicked a drone, sending it flying into the face of model Isabella Rojas. The incident unfolded during the late-night comedy show *Es Show*. Chavana was filming a segment with a group of models when a low-flying device drifted toward him. He reacted with anger, shouting "Get this thing away from me" into the microphone as he kicked the gadget.

The drone connected with Rojas's face. Cast members and the studio audience gasped, followed by scattered laughter that quickly died down. Silence settled over the set as Rojas clutched her face in obvious pain. Blood began streaming down her cheek. Crew members rushed to her side before two women escorted her off the stage. Chavana turned to his crew, demanding, "See what you have done."

Rojas returned to the set just minutes later. She told viewers she was okay, though her smile revealed a split lip and blood around her teeth. Chavana addressed the camera to offer an apology. "I'm very sorry. I am responsible for what just happened," he said. He admitted to feeling ashamed and embarrassed. "I kicked this thing they put in front of me... I don't know, maybe it was my new shoes."

The clip has exploded on social media, sparking widespread outrage. Many users criticized Chavana for failing to check on Rojas immediately after the collision, noting that other cast members had rushed to her aid. Others questioned the health and safety protocols on the show. Some urged the model to pursue legal action against both the host and the production company.

This is not the first time Chavana’s temper has flared during a live broadcast. In 2024, he announced his resignation from *Es Show* on air following a heated argument with a production colleague. He later returned to the program.

The drone accident aired just days after a separate incident involving Spanish TV reporter Sergio Ovejero. Ovejero was covering dangerous sea conditions on the Basque coast in Ondarroa. He warned viewers to stay away from promenades due to an orange weather warning. While briefing the audience for broadcaster ETB 2, a massive wave swept over the sea wall and struck him and his camerawoman, Raquel Vidal.

The impact knocked the camera over, cutting the feed for a few seconds. In the studio, presenter Odei Esnaola gasped in shock, expressing deep concern for his colleagues. The program later confirmed that both Ovejero and Vidal were unharmed.