TVI released a new statement about the controversy with Fernando Rocha and the comedian has already reacted.
TVI began to refuse the “million dollar offer” of Fernando Rocha, but last Friday, on the 16th, the channel released New statement confirms proposal ‘in two ways’ For comedian vs. It is claimed that 1 million euros.
“TVI has the greatest esteem for Fernando Rocha, both personally and professionally. At no time did TVI intend to undermine the prestige of the comedian or affect his image.”, can be read in the communication sent to the newsrooms. The channel also asserts that it “directs its negotiations with enormous discretion and respects the secrecy that must surround operations of this kind” and that “Various interpretations of the clauses contained in the proposal submitted to Fernando Rocha, at the beginning of 2021, have led to an unfortunate misunderstanding “.
“The above proposal contains two approaches that provide mismatched readings: one considering Fernando Rocha’s performance as an actor/comedian and the other regarding the production costs of a comedy programme, being developed over a period of 3 years.. It is clear to TVI that neither side intended to affect the goodwill of the other. He adds that Fernando Rocha’s integrity and seriousness remain unchanged.”
Speaking to Correo da Manha, Fernando Rocha responded to TVI’s new statement: “All is well and friends as always”He said.
