Ecuadorian TV Hosts Demand Apology From Mexicans After Alejandra Jaramillo’s Dismissal

• Ecuadorian TV hosts demand a public apology.
• They defend the right to celebrate freely.
• Social media sparks a new wave of controversy.

The Alejandra Jaramillo controversy continues to intensify. What began as widespread criticism of Ecuadorian TV host Alejandra Jaramillo following her departure from Spanish-language television in the United States has now evolved into an international media dispute involving additional television personalities from South America.

During an episode of the entertainment program En Exclusiva, broadcast on Ecuador’s TC Televisión, well-known hosts Silvana Torres and Jasú Montero defended their fellow Ecuadorian while directing strong criticism toward Mexican fans and media outlets.

Rather than taking a neutral stance or attempting to ease tensions, the presenters questioned the behavior of some Mexican soccer fans during recent matches and the professional consequences they believe followed.

Their remarks quickly went viral, expanding the dispute far beyond the soccer field and turning entertainment programs into the latest stage for a broader cultural and media debate.

Ecuadorian TV hosts demand an apology and criticize hostility from Mexican fans

During the live discussion, Silvana Torres opened the segment with a firm statement about national pride, saying: «Just as Mexicans are nationalistic, Ecuadorians are too.»

The debate became more heated when her co-host, Jasú Montero, called for what she described as a public apology over the treatment Ecuadorians allegedly received during coverage of the match between the two countries. «Second point: the apologies. Apologize to Ecuador, to…» she said emphatically before being interrupted, making it clear that, in her view, the conflict was not one-sided.

The discussion intensified as Torres listed several incidents that she argued reflected hostility from organizers and opposing fans. She criticized what she described as the treatment of Ecuadorian supporters and journalists during the event.

«When Mexico played Ecuador, there were countless insults… When the national anthem was played, there were ugly scenes, terrible behavior, a lack of respect. It was awful… I’m sorry, but what they shouted at the Ecuadorian was terrible.» Montero immediately echoed her comments, concluding: «They were bad hosts to us.»

«We all took it personally»: The debate over supporting England

The central argument made by the presenters focused on defending Alejandra Jaramillo, who faced heavy criticism after celebrating Mexico’s elimination by England during the 2026 World Cup. According to Jasú Montero, Jaramillo’s reaction—and that of many Ecuadorians—was a natural response to what they perceived as hostility on social media and from some journalists.

«People can support whichever country they want. On Sunday, of course we supported England after so many memes. Why not? It wasn’t because we don’t like Mexico; it was because of everything we received from them and from many journalists. It became something personal, and I think Alejandra reacted that way because she’s Ecuadorian.»

Silvana Torres immediately echoed those comments, extending the sentiment to the Ecuadorian people as a whole. She argued that celebrating England’s goals was not an isolated reaction but rather reflected a shared feeling of revenge.

«We all took it personally. She doesn’t live in Ecuador, but she took it that way. That feeling—that feeling belonged to an entire nation, to all Ecuadorians, who celebrated every England goal,» she said on camera, defending Jaramillo’s position while openly challenging the international audience that viewed the celebration as an unnecessary provocation.

Fierce Social Media Reaction: Mexican Users Show No Mercy

As expected, the television clip triggered an immediate and highly hostile response from many Mexican social media users, who flooded the comment section accusing the presenters of seeking attention through controversy. Several users sarcastically suggested that the hosts wanted to become the next targets of online backlash. User Ivan Romo wrote: «They don’t want just one person getting canceled—they want three.»

Meanwhile, Dulce Rangel and Juan Alceda posted comments such as: «These are two more who want to get canceled» and «Three… two… one… here comes the backlash.» The intensity of the responses made it clear that many viewers had no intention of overlooking the remarks made on the program.

On the other hand, many critics focused on the responsibility public figures have to consider the impact of their statements, particularly when their careers and income depend on Mexican companies and audiences, as was the case with Jaramillo.

Comments such as the one from Noe Carmona stated: «The difference is that her bosses are Mexican!» Meanwhile, Eliseu Gimenez Lopez expanded on that point: «The difference is that they live and make a living from the Mexican audience. If they care so much about her and support her, then if they get fired too…» Finally, users such as Yuliana López issued a direct warning about the consequences of making such remarks on live television: «Be careful how you express yourself. Before long I’ll be seeing you asking Mexico for a public apology.»