Mexican presenter’s kick sends drone into model’s face during live show
Mexican television host Ernesto Chavana kicked a low-flying drone during a live comedy show, accidentally hitting model Isabella Rojas in the face. The incident was filmed and spread widely online, prompting criticism of the set’s safety and of Chavana’s response.
Rojas was escorted off set, then returned minutes later and said her lip had split open; Chavana apologised and accepted responsibility. Viewers questioned whether he had checked on her and raised concerns about safety arrangements. Chavana previously announced his resignation on air after an argument in 2024, but later returned to the programme.
In short
- A kicked drone struck model Isabella Rojas during a live TV show.
- Rojas returned to say her split lip was her only injury.
- Chavana apologised as viewers questioned the set’s safety.
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The case for
The incident raises legitimate concerns about safety: a drone flying close to performers and an impulsive kick created a foreseeable risk of injury. Viewers may reasonably expect the programme to assess how the drone was being operated and whether the set had adequate safeguards, as well as to examine how the injured model was treated afterwards.
The case against
The available account describes an accidental collision, followed by Rojas returning to say she was injured and Chavana apologising and accepting responsibility. A mishap alone does not establish that the production’s safety arrangements were inadequate or that Chavana failed to care about her; fair judgement would depend on fuller evidence about the circumstances and response.
Explained simply
Ernesto Chavana is a Mexican television presenter known for hosting a live comedy programme. Isabella Rojas is a model who appeared on the show, where a drone was being flown close to the set.
Live television can involve performers, guests and equipment sharing a confined space, so safety arrangements matter when cameras are rolling. The incident has drawn attention to how such risks are managed and how people involved are treated after an accident.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “TV host accidentally smashes model in the face with a drone when he angrily kicks it away from him”.