Fofocalizando
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Adriana Borges Bonfim
Elber Correa
Ronaldo Araujo
| Fofocalizando | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Created by | Silvio Santos |
| Screenplay by | Ivana Perecin Adriana Borges Bonfim Elber Correa |
| Directed by | Marcio Esquilo Lima |
| Creative directors | Anderson Perri Ronaldo Araujo |
| Presented by | Gabriel Cartolano Cariúcha Thayse Teixeira Matheus Baldi Gaby Cabrini |
| Country of origin | Brazil |
| Original language | Portuguese |
| Production | |
| Producers | Renata Nascimento Jean Carlos Ana Beatriz Gonçalves Bruna Soares Barbara Santana Canhisares Salatiel Silva dos Santos Danielly Alves de Lima Amanda Lopes Moreira Graziela Tonin Gois |
| Running time | 75 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | SBT |
| Release | August 1, 2016 – present |
Fofocalizando (stylized as FFZ and formerly called Fofocando) is a Brazilian variety television program primarily focused on celebrities, gossip, and entertainment. Originally produced and broadcast by SBT, the show features celebrity news, interviews, curiosities, and behind-the-scenes content from television, music, film, and the internet. It is currently presented by Gabriel Cartolano, Cariúcha, Thayse Teixeira, Matheus Baldi, and Gaby Cabrini.
Fofocando: First phase and transition to Fofocalizando (2016–2020)
Fofocando premiered on August 1, 2016, at 2:15 PM. The debut episode featured actress Larissa Manoela, who shared details about the future of the twin characters she played in the telenovela Cúmplices de um Resgate.[1] The show's panel included Leão Lobo and Mamma Bruschetta, alongside a mysterious figure with a paper bag over his head,[2] later revealed to be Gabriel Cartolano, a former TV Fama producer from RedeTV!.[3] On August 25, a morning rerun at 7 AM briefly replaced part of the children's program Carrossel Animado, though this ended by September 12. The show expanded to 1:45 PM on September 26, 2016, with Mara Maravilha joining as host,[4] while journalist Leo Dias began contributing live commentary from Rio de Janeiro.[5] Frequent schedule changes followed: by November 2016, it shifted to 1:15 PM, then 8 AM in January 2017, and finally settled at 2:45 PM later that month, rebranding as Fofocalizando.[6] The revamped version phased out the "Homem do Saco" character, added new commentators like Décio Piccinini,[7] and introduced reporter Everton "Fofoquito" Di Souza.[8] Despite lineup adjustments — including Lívia Andrade's permanent role and Mara Maravilha’s 2018 departure — ratings declined. On May 7, 2020, Silvio Santos abruptly canceled the show due to poor performance against competitors like Hora da Venenosa (Record) and Sessão da Tarde (Globo).[9] A short-lived replacement, Triturando, was scrapped within a month.[10]
Second phase (2021-present)
Fofocalizando returned on February 8, 2021, after a Big Brother Brasil debate sparked renewed interest. Reverting to its original format, it featured Chris Flores, Flor Fernandez, and Gabriela Cabrini. Controversies arose in 2022, including Ana Paula Renault's dismissal over backstage conflicts[11] and Matheus Baldi's exit following backlash for his coverage of Klara Castanho's adoption case.[12] Leo Dias rejoined in March 2023, shifting Flor Fernandez to field reporting.[13] Chris Flores departed in October 2023, leaving Dias, Cabrini, and Cartolano as main hosts. In 2024, reality star Cariúcha was added to the cast after positive audience feedback,[14] while production cuts affected reporters Kallyna Sabino and Roberta Miguel.[15] Since October 28, 2024, the show airs at 3:30 PM, swapping timeslots with the Mexican telenovela Mi camino es amarte.[16]
On July 16, 2025, amid rumors of Leo Dias' departure from SBT, the program announced an artificial intelligence presenter, which divided viewers' opinions.[17]