Spanish television personality Terelu Campos has refused to comment on a serious health setback facing Chilean comedian Bigote Arrocet, after doctors discovered a spot and a lump on one of his kidneys.
Campos was approached by news agency Europa Press as she left the Mediaset production facilities following an appearance on the show De lunes a viernes. When asked about her former partner's medical situation, Campos said she knew nothing about the matter before walking away with a firm step.
Her cold response drew widespread attention due to Arrocet's history as the final partner of her late mother, veteran broadcaster Maria Teresa Campos. In recent years, Arrocet has become a vocal public adversary of the family. Observers noted that Campos opted for strict prudence, aware that any statement could be used against her to fuel future television debates and magazine interviews targeting her relatives.
Hospital Visit and Diagnosis
News of the medical concern emerged after images of Arrocet visiting a hospital were acquired by Spanish celebrity magazine Semana. Reporters contacted the comedian directly by telephone to inquire about his visit, and Arrocet acknowledged that he was navigating a delicate moment filled with great uncertainty.
Arrocet revealed that medical scans had detected a stain and a lump on his kidney. Although he has not yet received a formal diagnosis, he admitted that he is keeping pessimistic scenarios in mind while awaiting final results.
Photographs published on the cover of Semana showed Arrocet leaving the medical center alongside a physician, looking serious and anxious. Commentators noted that the doctor accompanied him to the exit to offer emotional support rather than physical aid, as the comedian was capable of walking unassisted.
After the physician departed, Arrocet was seen standing alone at the hospital exit reading through medical files kept inside a folder. He appeared visibly distressed, though he later clarified that he is still undergoing medical examinations.
Cancelled Travel and Media Absence
The health concern was also discussed on television presenter Ion Aramendi's program, where commentators observed that Arrocet looked deeply worried. Doctors instructed the comedian to suspend an upcoming flight and refrain from traveling until all diagnostic tests are completed.
The health update follows several months of silence from Arrocet, who had abruptly vanished from public life. Details of his disappearance were highlighted on Telecinco's program El verano se mueve during a preview of Wednesday's magazine issues.
Earlier in the year, Arrocet had repeatedly teased the release of a tell-all memoir detailing his five-year relationship with Maria Teresa Campos. He claimed the book would set the record straight and monetize his past romance while confronting Terelu Campos and her sister, Carmen Borrego.
Arrocet also claimed he was in negotiations to produce a documentary series based on the book and was actively writing the script. However, the manuscript was never published, leading media analysts to speculate that the project was entirely non-existent.
Background of the Family Conflict
Bigote Arrocet, whose real name is Edmundo Arrocet, is a Chilean-Argentine comedian who gained widespread fame in Spanish entertainment. He was in a high-profile romance with Maria Teresa Campos from 2014 until their separation in late 2019. Maria Teresa Campos, one of Spain's most respected television and radio hosts, passed away in September 2023.
Terelu Campos and Carmen Borrego have maintained active careers in Spanish television, frequently appearing on Mediaset channels such as Telecinco. Following the death of their mother, public tension between the sisters and Arrocet escalated over claims made in gossip magazines and television panels.
Campos has chosen to remain disengaged from Arrocet's health situation, preferring to wait for further updates as an outside spectator rather than engaging in public commentary.
