Federico Salazar surprised viewers during a live América TV broadcast when he made an unexpected comment while handing over to entertainment presenter Rebeca Escribens.
The moment occurred as Salazar concluded his segment on América Noticias, which he co-hosts alongside Verónica Linares. As part of the network programming, the news anchor prepared to introduce Escribens for the start of the entertainment block.
Salazar told viewers that they were going over to Rebeca, adding that he had her on his nightstand, but now the audience had her.
Out of context, the remark caught the attention of viewers and generated widespread reactions on social media due to its potential double meaning.
Clarification on the nightstand comment
Salazar immediately clarified his statement on air to explain what he meant by having the actress on his nightstand. He specified that he was referring to her book, titled El derecho de renacer, which she had previously given to him as a gift.
Escribens responded naturally to the joke and continued with the broadcast. She thanked Salazar for keeping her so close before greeting viewers at home, the studio crew, and the control room staff, then moved directly into the entertainment news.
Social media reactions to the broadcast
The live interaction quickly drew commentary across social media platforms. Some users joked that it was fortunate people knew him or he might have been reported, while another commented that he was getting too old for such jokes, and a third noted that he still had his charm.
