Ricard Ustrell leaves 'Colapso' but assures that the program will continue
The presenter says he needs to "absolutely dedicate himself" to 'La mañana de Catalunya Ràdio'
BarcelonaJust before the end of the television season, Ricard Ustrell has announced that he will stop presenting CollapseIn a conversation on Saturday's program with Àngel Llàcer, Ustrell explained that he feels he has "an enormous responsibility" presenting and directing The morning of Catalunya Ràdio and that he needs to "absolutely dedicate himself" to that radio project. For two seasons, Ustrell has been combining both: he presented The morning of Catalunya Ràdio from Monday to Friday and recorded Collapse on Friday afternoons, although the program was broadcast on Saturday nights on TV3. The last Collapse with Ustrell at the helm will be broadcast on July 19.
"When they came to look for me to do The morning of Catalunya Ràdio I only accepted it with one idea: to give everything for the program. I leave Collapse "Out of loyalty and because of the trust that is being placed in me," said the presenter, who added that, for him, the TV3 program is "a gift" and that "I would be presenting it all my life." Ustrell made the decision after the first wave of this year's EGM, which was awarded 503,000 listeners in The morning of Catalunya Ràdio, the best results since he introduced it. Although he will not continue to lead Collapse, Ustrell confirmed that the program will continue with another host. One option could be journalist Carles Costa, who hosted the program at the end of March, when Ustrell was absent due to a family matter. Jordi González, who hosted the iconic program on TV3, has also been considered as the host. The 1000 and one.
The journalist has announced his departure from television in a special edition of Collapse in which Àngel Llàcer acted as presenter. Ustrell acted as a guest on the program and spoke about his professional and personal life. "Everything I do, I do for my children," explained Ustrell, who described himself as a "very demanding" person and said he always sees "everything that could be improved." The presenter ofThe world on RAC1, Jordi Basté, who is Ustrell's rival on the morning radio slot in Catalonia.
