Johanna San Miguel recently revealed the important reason behind her departure from ‘This is war’an announcement that moved both his followers and his colleagues on the show. According to San Miguel, the decision was taken with deep regret due to personal reasons that need his immediate attention.
In an emotional statement, he expressed his gratitude to the team and fans for their unconditional support over the years, and stressed that although his departure is painful, it is necessary in order to focus on crucial aspects of his personal and family life. This announcement generated a wave of reactions. Find out why in the following note.
What did Johanna San Miguel say?
Host Johanna San Miguel has shocked her followers and colleagues on the show by announcing her departure from ‘This is war’In an emotional statement, San Miguel expressed his mixed feelings about this difficult decision.
“I have mixed feelings, definitely, being a pioneer of an iconic, beloved program with so many detractors, because that has been the truth for so many years; however, there is a deep sorrow, a lot of sadness, I don’t know how I’m going to do it every day, it’s getting difficult for me, but the decision has already been made,” she explained.
The presenter also said that she made the decision this year, after a conversation with her family, who are an important part of her life. She also said: “I’m going to the theatre,” a space that I haven’t explored as much as I would like for a long time.
“I took it this year, I thought about it for a couple of months and finally, after talking to my family, who are an important part of me, we made the decision that it was time to take one,” he said.
“I’m going back to the stage, my eternal passion, I’m going to the theatre, which is a space that I haven’t explored in a long time as I would like. ‘This is War’ is a wonderful programme but it’s super intense, it’s demanding (…) I have a part of me that likes theatre, that’s it, among other things,” she said.
What happened to Johanna San Miguel in ‘This is War’?
Host Johanna San Miguel stunned everyone when she announced her unexpected departure from the reality show on Monday, July 15. ‘This is war’ by America Television.In an emotional moment, San Miguel, in tears, announced his decision, leaving the members of the Guerreros and Cobras teams unable to believe what they were hearing.
“I want to say goodbye with much affection to all of you guys, both Warriors and Combatants, and my partner Renzo. To the productions, cameramen, audience, Peter Fajardo, Mr. G and to all of you, the audience, who have accompanied us during these 12 years,” expressed the 56-year-old actress.
Among the important points of his message, San MiguelHe stressed that he will remain on the program until the end of the month and that the reason for his departure is for personal reasons.
“My time on the show is coming to an end this month for strictly personal reasons. I love this show, I am a pioneer and I will always be the ‘lion mom.’ I want to thank all the followers, even my detractors, and ask them to continue enjoying this reality show that is made with so much passion and dedication. I think that has always defined us. I didn’t think this moment would come… (breaks down and can’t speak). Thank you very much for this time shared, I love you all,” concluded San Miguel, visibly moved.
How did the members of ‘This is War’ react?
In this regard, the members of both groups, the ‘Guerreros’ and the ‘Cobras’, starred in an emotional moment. At the end of the farewell to Johanna San Miguel, all the participants hugged her and consoled her immediately. Members such as Michelle Soifer, Patricio Parodi, Said Palao and even the other driver, Renzo Schuller, could not hold back his tears and regretted San Miguel’s decision.
Michelle Soifer was one of the most affected by Johanna San Miguel’s departure. Photo: América TV.
Since what year has Johanna San Miguel been the host of ‘EEG’?
Johanna San Miguel has been an emblematic figure in the conduction of ‘Esto es guerra’ (EEG) since its beginning in 2012. Along with Mathias BrivioSan Miguel was in charge of giving life to this reality competition show that quickly became a television phenomenon in Peru. Her charisma and energy contributed significantly to the success of the program, which attracts a wide audience with its exciting dynamics and challenges. However, in 2015, Johanna left the program due to an incident that kept her away from television for a while.
After several years of absence, Johanna San Miguel returned to ‘This is war’ in 2021, and she resumed her role as host. This return was very well received by both fans of the show and her colleagues, who celebrated her return to the set. Since then, San Miguel has continued to be a key part of the show, bringing her experience and unique style to each season. Her ability to connect with the public and the participants has reaffirmed her place as one of the most beloved and respected hosts on Peruvian television.
