The presenter moves the audience by closing the cycle and thanking the Abravanel family for their support
Closing a cycle
Raul Gil concluded his 14-year career at SBT this Saturday (12/28) during a program featuring emotional speeches. The presenter, who will turn 87 in January, took the opportunity to thank viewers, sponsors and the Abravanel family.
“To our sponsors, to those who believed in the ‘Raul Gil Program,’ and to some who believed in Raul Gil, in his voice, in his interpretation, in sending that message to you, the viewer. Believe me, we do a lot advertising with love, with heart, with affection, and SBT is what we have to thank the most, the Abravanel family, who has always welcomed us with so much love, with so much affection, and my boss, my friend, my colleague, a person who has me taught a lot about the things in life when I started my career, Silvio Santos,” said Raul.
Homage to Silvio Santos
The presenter recalled his admiration for Silvio Santos (1930-2024) and underlined the legacy left by the icon of Brazilian television.
“I always said it at the beginning, the first time I was interviewed, as soon as he died. I said: ‘It was Senor Abravanel who died, Silvio Santos will never die’. Silvio Santos will be eternal in our hearts, in our minds. Since Silvio Santos did many good things in his life, here on Earth, and was one of the greatest communicators in this country, so many like me admired Silvio Santos as presenters, my friend Silvio Santos, Thank you,” he added. Raul.
New paths for the presenter
With the end of the program, Raul Gil’s time slot will be occupied by the ‘Sábado Série’ session, which will air from 12:00 to 14:15. Meanwhile, Raul Gil hasn’t announced his TV future yet, although he has visited Band and RedeTV! in the last few weeks.
The latest episode of the Raul Gil Program recorded an average audience of 1.9 points in Greater São Paulo, according to previous data from Kantar Ibope, reaching a peak of 2.1. At the same time, Globo was leading with 10.8 points, while Record occupied second place with 3.4.
Farewell message
On social media, Raul Gil also addressed the public to express gratitude. “Today is a day that will forever remain imprinted in my memory and, I hope, in yours too. The time has come to say goodbye to the ‘Raul Gil Program,’ which for decades has been part of the lives of so many families,” he wrote .
“From 12pm, on SBT, we will experience this special moment together, celebrating a story full of emotions, incredible talents and unforgettable moments. They have been years of love, dedication and so much joy shared with you”, he added.
“I don’t have enough words to thank you for every smile, every applause and every moment spent together on this journey. Today we close a cycle, but we will carry these memories forever in our hearts. Thank you for everything!” , concluded the presenter.
Source: Terra
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