TV show host kicks drone into model’s face
A live Mexican TV show turned chaotic when host Ernesto Chavana kicked a drone that struck model Isabella Rojas in the face.
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📍 How it ended
During a live television show in Monterrey, Mexico, host Ernesto Chavana kicked a flying drone, sending it into the face of model Isabella Rojas. The incident resulted in injuries to the model and sparked online outrage, particularly over the host's excuse attributing the action to his new shoes.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 13d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The drone flew into the face of model Isabella Rojas, causing an on‑air injury that was captured on video and shown to the viewing audience. Coverage of the incident spans a range of outlets. Nine.com.au described the moment as shocking, while DroneXL highlighted the host’s kick during the live show. Entertainment Weekly reported that the model was injured after the drone struck her. Korean publication 스포츠조선 noted the host’s justification, saying “Because of my new shoes,” and reported public outrage.
Cedarnews.net, Moneycontrol.com, NDTV, and the New York Post all reproduced the video, identified the participants, and emphasized the surprise element of the accident. The mix of English, Spanish, and Korean sources illustrates the wide international interest. The episode arrives at a time when drones are increasingly used as dynamic tools in television production, offering novel camera angles and live effects. Their presence on studio floors introduces safety considerations that broadcasters must manage, especially when equipment operates near talent. An on‑air mishap resulting in a physical injury raises questions about risk assessments and standard operating procedures for drone use.
The host’s spontaneous reaction, framed as frustration over new shoes, adds a human‑error dimension to the technical risk profile. Media outlets may investigate whether the production team had established safety protocols for drone operation and whether regulatory bodies will review compliance. Watch for follow‑up videos, legal commentary, or statements from industry safety experts that could clarify the incident’s repercussions.
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Quick answers
Who was the host who kicked the drone?
The host identified in the coverage is Ernesto Chavana.
Who was the model injured by the drone?
The model named in the reports is Isabella Rojas.
What excuse did the host give for his actions?
The host said, “Because of my new shoes,” according to coverage from 스포츠조선.
Coverage (8)
- Shocking moment TV host accidentally kicks drone into model’s face Nine.com.au · 16d ago
- Mexican TV Host Kicks Drone on Live Show, It Hits Model in the Face DroneXL · 16d ago
- Model injured after show host kicks flying drone into her face on live TV Entertainment Weekly · 16d ago
- Drone kicked during live broadcast hits model in the face; host sparks outrage with excuse: “Because of my new shoes” 스포츠조선 · 16d ago
- Ernesto Chavana Kicks Drone Into Model’s Face During TV Show in Monterrey, Mexico cedarnews.net · 16d ago
- Mexico TV host kicks drone during live show, sending it flying into model Isabella Rojas’ face Moneycontrol.com · 16d ago
- Video: Mexican TV Host Kicks Drone In Anger, Accidentally Hits Model In Face On Live TV NDTV · 16d ago
- TV show host kicks drone into model’s face New York Post · 16d ago
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