TV host Ernesto Chavana kicks drone on Es Show set, injuring contestant
The drone struck model and contestant Isabella La Colombiana Rojas in the face, and Chavana later apologized and said he would cover her medical treatment.
TV host Ernesto Chavana kicked a production drone during filming of Es Show on October 28, and the drone struck model and contestant Isabella La Colombiana Rojas in the face, according to comingsoon.net. The impact left Rojas with a bloodied mouth.
Crew members briefly took Rojas off camera, and she later returned to the set to show her injury.
Chavana initially blamed the production staff and his new shoes, then accepted responsibility and apologized. In a later online statement, he said he was not hiding and was aware of the mistake he had made the previous day by kicking the drone, according to reports.
Reports said Chavana would pay for Rojas's medical treatment and cover the damage costs.
Clips of the incident spread online and reportedly drew millions of views.
Quick answers
What happened on the set of Es Show?
Host Ernesto Chavana kicked a production drone on October 28, and the drone struck contestant Isabella La Colombiana Rojas in the face, leaving her with a bloodied mouth.
Did Ernesto Chavana apologize?
Yes. After initially blaming the production staff and his new shoes, Chavana accepted responsibility and apologized, and later said online that he was aware of the mistake.
Will Chavana pay for Rojas's treatment?
Reports said he would pay for Rojas's medical treatment and cover the damage costs.