Raúl de Molina says Lili Estefan has been absent due to illness
The host of 'El Gordo y La Flaca' reveals that Lili Estefan has been absent from the show recently due to illness.
2023-09-04T22:00:00+00:00- Lili Estefan has been sick.
- Fans are worried about her.
- Raúl reports on her condition.
In a surprising turn of events for fans of the popular El Gordo y la Flaca show, Lili Estefan has been absent due to illness
In recent days, the beloved Cuban host has not been present on the Univision show.
As usual, there has been plenty of speculation about why La Flaca has been absent, so Raúl de Molina came out to deny the rumors.
According to Lili’s co-host, she is having health problems again.
Lili Estefan is missing the show due to illness
The news perplexed viewers who are used to seeing her sitting next to Raúl de Molina on the show.
On Monday, August 28, Lili Estefan began the week as usual by actively participating in the program and sharing news about her weekend.
At first, the Cuban host said that over the weekend she spent time with the singer and actress, Thalía.
This was because the Amor a la Mexicana singer had a birthday and, as usual, Lili was present.
An unexpected turn on the Univisión show
She confirmed this herself on the show on Monday, August 28, which was the last day she appeared.
«I spent (the weekend) my birthday with her (referring to Thalia) Rauli,» Lili Estefan shared during the program.
«Like many of the years that she has spent here in our city,» said the El Gordo y La Flaca host.
«We were in one of your favorite restaurants,» the Cuban presenter mentioned to her co-host.
Raúl de Molina gives details about Lili’s health
However, the next day, viewers were shocked when Lili Estefan wasn’t on the show.
Raúl de Molina explained that his co-host was having health problems.
«Lili was not feeling well, I spoke to her on the phone a while ago, we sent her greetings there at her house,» explained the host.
Clarissa Molina temporarily assumed Lili’s role on the show.
Clarissa Molina sits in for Lili Estefan
Fans of the show became concerned, since many expected that Lili would return the next day.
However, Raúl de Molina reappeared on the program without the beloved Lili Estefan and with the gorgeous Clarissa.
It was clear both presenters of the Univisión show were concerned for Lili’s health.
«I went to see Lili today,» shared the El Gordo y La Flaca host, leaving viewers eager for more information.
Concern for Lili Estefan’s health
Clarissa, showing her support and affection for her colleague, asked how the Cuban presenter was doing.
Raúl explained: «Lili has been sick for the last few days,» although he did not give further details about the nature of her illness.
The presenter said that his co-host was improving and said he hoped she would return to the show soon.
This isn’t the first time Lili has missed the show, since last July she was also absent for several weeks.
Support and reactions from followers
«I send her a big kiss here, she is already improving. We hope to have her back here soon,» said Raúl de Molina.
Clarissa did not hesitate to say: «Yes, please, Flaca, you are very much needed, everyone here is asking for you.»
Fans quickly responded to the video posted on El Gordo y La Flaca’s Instagram account
«It’s very hard to believe.» «Speedy recovery to Lili.» «Let clarissa instead.» «My best wishes,» were some comments.