Reality television contestant Kevin Díaz suffered a serious accident during a live broadcast of the show Esto es Guerra after falling from approximately eight meters high during a high-risk competition. The safety cushion intended to absorb his landing failed, causing a severe impact on set. Díaz is the partner of fellow contestant Onelia Molina.
Immediately after the fall, other contestants on the show realized the severity of the incident and began shouting for help. However, the production continued with its regular programming without providing information about Díaz's health condition. The broadcast omitted the events that followed the accident, including medical care provided to the competitor by an ambulance.
Safety Criticisms and Reactions
Television host Magaly Medina addressed the incident on her program Magaly TV, la firme, where she questioned the security measures of Esto es Guerra and the lack of explanations from production. Medina questioned how a protective cushion could break or detach during a competition. She stated that falling eight meters while standing upright could cause severe physical injuries, such as a broken leg or a fractured spine.
Viewers on social media platforms also expressed concern over the health of Díaz and held the show's production responsible for safety standards during high-altitude tasks. Online users recalled previous accidents that occurred on the program involving former contestants Elías Montalvo, Austin Palao, Pancho Rodríguez, and Gabriel Meneses.
