A shakeup is coming to Peruvian television with the announced departure of popular host María Pía Copello from América TV‘s “Mande quien Mande” in 2026.Copello, a mainstay of the program, will be replaced by Rebeca Escribens, currently an entertainment reporter for the network [[1]]. Copello is set to front a new Saturday night show, “El gran juego,” though the premiere has faced some delays.
Beloved Peruvian television personality María Pía Copello is stepping down from her role as host of “Mande Quien Mande” to embark on a new project, marking a significant shift in the programming lineup for América TV in 2026.
Rebeca Escribens will take over hosting duties on the magazine show, transitioning from her role covering entertainment news on the morning broadcast. She will join current hosts Mario Hart and Carlos Vílchez.
“I’m heading to the afternoon slot to enjoy this new adventure,” Escribens said. “I’ve filled in for Pía several times, and I love the team behind the show.”
Rebeca Escribens
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What’s Next for María Pía Copello?
Copello will front a new show titled ‘El gran juego,’ slated to air on Saturday nights. While an official premiere date hasn’t been set, sources at Trome report the launch is expected in the first half of 2026.
Despite the announcement, Copello revealed in September that the show’s debut had been postponed. She will continue to host “Mande Quien Mande” alongside Hart and Vílchez through December.
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“You know me, I always speak to you truthfully,” Copello stated. “Everything that has been said this week is true: that I am leaving the show, that a new host is coming, and that I am embarking on a new project. All of that is true.”
Copello explained that the new program appealed to her because it will allow for more personal time. “I decided to accept the challenge because it’s a program that will air once a week, which will allow me to travel,” she added.
