Lourdes Stephen, the 50‑year‑old Telemundo journalist and host of “Al Rojo Vivo,” confirmed that she and her husband, Michael Puchades, are formally separated after 18 years of marriage. The announcement was made through a statement posted on her social media accounts on Monday. In the message, Stephen said, “The father of my son and I are formally separated and each of us is continuing on our own path, with the freedom to build a new stage in our personal lives.” She added that their 10‑year‑old son, Michael Víctor, remains the priority for both parents and requested that the public respect the sensitive situation. “Above all, it is our son, who will always be our greatest priority. For him, and especially for the important moment he is living, I ask for respect, sensitivity, understanding, and discretion to protect his tranquility and emotional well‑being,” she wrote. Stephen thanked supporters for their kindness and respect. Colleagues from the media, including Jacky Bracamontes, Clarissa Molina, Andrea Meza, Amara “La Negra,” Karla Monroig, Francisca, Clovis Nienow, Jimena Gallego, and Lourdes del Río, posted messages of solidarity. The announcement comes more than a month after Puchades posted a series of accusations on his Instagram account in mid‑September. In that post, he criticized Stephen’s professional reputation and parenting, calling her a “professional and mother” in a manner he described as insulting. The remarks were widely seen as an attack on Stephen’s reputation, which has been built on a long career in Spanish‑language television. Stephen had previously remained silent about the rumors of a split, focusing instead on her work. She recently traveled to New York to attend Telemundo’s Upfront event, where she appeared with several colleagues. The statement clarifies that the couple’s separation is official and that they will continue to co‑parent their son. No further details about the terms of the separation or future plans have been released.
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