The program ‘Combat’ He continues to be remembered by his followers, who miss the laughter and moments he offered. In the ‘Com FM’ podcast, Marisol Crousillat, one of the producers of the program, shared details about the arrival of Austin Palau to television and his career in reality.
The story of how the Palao brothers became known in the media is fascinating, since in 2014, the program launched a new sketch called ‘Fight in your neighborhood’, where the Palaos stood out for their skill and charisma, which opened the doors to television.
Why was Mario Irivarren replaced from ‘Combate’?
In 2015, Mario Irivarren suffered a serious injury in the ankle that forced him to leave the competition. During his absence, Austin Palao was chosen to take his place . Irivarren commented on the podcast that, due to his injury, it was agreed that he and Palao would compete together, marking the start of Austin’s ‘Combate’ career.
“I broke my foot and couldn’t compete. They had just done ‘Combat in your neighborhood’ and the Palaos had won, but only two remained and Austin was left in the air. That’s why, since I couldn’t compete, we agreed that he and I would compete for one,” he said.
The arrival of Austin Palao to ‘Combat’ It was an important milestone in his career. After winning ‘Combate en tu barrio’ with his brothers, he was officially presented on the reality show. His charisma and skills in competitions made him a public favorite, which allowed him to consolidate his career on Peruvian television.
How much did Austin Palao earn?
During the interview, Mario Irivarren revealed that Austin Palau He received a salary that was deducted from his own salary.
“I do have to thank ‘Combate’ for being very legal with me, because they paid me almost my full salary when I broke my foot. Do you remember that they deducted $500 from my salary to pay Austin (Palao) for the entire year he replaced me? “Irivarren explained. This detail shows the transparency and good relationship that existed between the two at that time.
Despite ‘Combat’ It stopped airing years ago, its legacy lives on in the memory of its followers. The anecdotes and moments experienced in the program continue to generate interest, and the revelation about the salary of Austin Palau is just one of many stories that have come to light since its completion.
Nowadays, Austin Palau He continues to be a relevant figure in the world of entertainment. His work as an influencer and model has led him to participate in international events.
