Host José Peláez has broken his silence regarding the low ratings and failure of his show Me caigo de risa on Latina Televisión. He acknowledged openly that the format failed to consolidate on Peruvian television, even though the adaptation of the French comedy and improvisation franchise Anything Goes was a major success in countries like Mexico. Peláez, who also hosts El gran chef famosos, used his platform to share a message about professional success that focused on human value rather than viewership metrics.
The show premiered on June 1, 2026, under the leadership of Peláez. In a direct statement, Peláez declared that Me caigo de risa did not work on Peruvian television, noting that while the outcome was no surprise by now, the program remained one of the finest experiences of his professional career.
Citing former politician Winston Churchill, Peláez explained that Churchill defined success as maintaining enthusiasm through various failures, a concept Peláez said he had never understood as clearly as he does now. He emphasized that every recording session brought joy despite the disappointing ratings, praising both the production team and the prominent cast of participants. The show featured Renzo Schuller, César Ritter, Lita Pezo, Rodrigo Sánchez Patiño, Manuel Gold, Angie Arizaga, Emilram Cossío, and Paloma Fiuza. Peláez noted that the team was flawless and his colleagues were outstanding, even if the audience numbers did not align.
Reflections on TV ratings and success
Reflecting on how success is evaluated in television, Peláez stated that an experience cannot always be measured by ratings. He explained that while people often live focused on figures and external opinions, those metrics do not always reflect what occurs within a project. A program may not succeed on screen, Peláez added, but it can still provide some of the best months of a person's professional life because the journey itself was worthwhile. He concluded that when the path becomes difficult, the only thing that truly matters is the people standing by your side, which carries value that ratings cannot measure.
Reactions from entertainment figures and viewers
The statements by Peláez generated significant impact across social media platforms, drawing supportive comments from prominent national entertainment figures. Public personalities including Ethel Pozo, Hugo García, Susana Umbert, Ana Carina Copello, and Mathías Brivio left messages filled with affection for the presenter. Meanwhile, followers praised Peláez for his courage in discussing the low ratings of Me caigo de risa so openly. Some viewers theorized that the program may have featured humor that was too wholesome for the mass television audience in Peru.
