In Monterrey, a presenter strikes a drone live on air and injures a model

(02)What the sequence shows

On the set of “Es Show”, in Monterrey, a small drone flies at low altitude during a segment of the programme broadcast by Multimedios Televisión. Presenter Ernesto Chavana, 58, turns around and kicks it. The device crosses the studio and hits model Isabella Rojas, a member of the cast, in the face. The footage shows the young woman putting her hands to her mouth, in tears, then leaving the set accompanied by the team to receive treatment from paramedics. The broadcast itself continues as normal.

Chavana apologised live, then on the programme's social media: “Lamento, soy el responsable de lo que acaba de pasar.” He cites his state of excitement at the time of the incident and the shape of his new shoes. According to Mexican press reports relayed by the Mirror, Multimedios management summoned him after the broadcast to discuss workplace safety and a possible disciplinary sanction. The programme's statement says that Isabella Rojas “is doing well after her minor accident” and that the studio is covering the medical costs.

(03)Where to watch the video

The sequence has been rebroadcast by many Mexican, Brazilian and British media. The version embedded above is the one published on YouTube by the Alerta Roja channel, which uses the footage broadcast by the programme: Ernesto Chavana kicks a drone and ends up hitting Isabella Rojas.