Mexican television host Ernesto Chavana is facing criticism after a drone struck model Isabella Rojas during a live segment of the variety program “Es Show.” Video shared online by the program’s account shows Chavana kicking the aircraft after it approached him. The drone then flew into Rojas’ face.
Show staff moved quickly to Rojas’ side and escorted her off the set as she held her mouth. The footage shows the model appearing to deal with an injury, although the broadcast account did not provide a medical assessment. The incident was reported by Entertainment Weekly and relayed by cleveland.com on October 29, 2026.
Program account says host will be responsible
After the incident, “Es Show” posted a video on Instagram in which Rojas returned to the set to discuss what happened with Chavana. The account’s caption said the host would be held responsible. A later post described an apology from Chavana, but the exact wording of that apology could not be independently verified from the Spanish-language footage.
“Chavana will be held responsible for what happened,” the “Es Show” Instagram account wrote in a caption.
The program’s subsequent social-media posts also referred to the event as a serious crash involving Rojas. Chavana later teased a video with Rojas that was scheduled for 6 p.m. local time, saying it would clarify the drone incident. That post was later deleted, according to the report.
Questions raised by the on-air flight
Viewers criticized Chavana in the program’s Instagram comments, with several focusing on the decision to kick a flying aircraft near another person. One commenter raised concern that a drone component could have caused a more serious eye injury. Those reactions were posted by viewers and do not establish the extent of Rojas’ injuries.
The episode highlights the risks of operating a drone around people on a television set, where performers, crew members and guests may be moving through a confined area while cameras and other production equipment are active. The available footage shows the aircraft in flight and the moment it struck Rojas, but it does not establish the drone’s model, operator, flight authorization or the safety procedures in place for the segment.
- Incident: Chavana kicked a flying drone during an “Es Show” segment.
- Reported impact: The drone struck Rojas in the face, and staff escorted her from the set.
- Follow-up: The program posted videos referring to responsibility and an apology.
“Es Show,” filmed in Monterrey, Mexico, is a variety program that debuted in 2016 and includes comedy sketches, dancing, games and celebrity guests. The incident occurred during one of those televised segments and prompted criticism of the on-set handling of the aircraft.
