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Oliveira Andrade is released by Record; Lucas Pereira is reinstated
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Oliveira Andrade's time at Record only lasted two games. The narrator, who was hired to be part of the Paulistão 2024 broadcast team, only made two appearances and was eventually fired by the station after receiving harsh criticism from the public and failing to respond to station management's request to change his style .
Column sources reported that the management was not happy with the impact of the games, although last Sunday's broadcast (21) between Corinthians and Guarani achieved an unconventional rating for the channel with an average of 9.4 points.
Before his dismissal, Oliveira Andrade had a conversation with the channel's management, who pointed out the negative aspects of his work and suggested changes in the way he narrates the games. According to the reports we have received, the professional refused to change his work style and eventually left the company early.
As a result, Oliveira's contract was terminated earlier than planned. For the role of narrator, the broadcaster has now recalled Lucas Pereira, who was fired in August 2023 as part of one of its mass layoffs last year.
The column contacted Record late Friday afternoon (26) and we received confirmation of the narrator's dismissal. “From this Sunday, all Paulistão 2024 matches will be commented on by Lucas Pereira. We value the partnership with Oliveira Andrade at the start of the championship,” the broadcaster said in a statement, without elaborating on the reasons that led to termination of the contract.
Behind the scenes at the station, the case divided opinions. Sources told us that some of the “newcomers” were surprised by the way they fired Oliveira Andrade and feared that this was company protocol. Others believe the sudden dismissal could change public perception and attract more viewers to game broadcasts.
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