Blackout Final Objetivo Fama: Enthusiasm & Jimena Gállego’s Emotion
- During the final gala of the singing competition "Objetivo Fama", held on Sunday night at the Caguas Fine Arts Center, a power outage briefly halted the performance.
- As the lights went out, Sheila Miranda exclaimed, "Long live Puerto Rico!" This sparked an immediate and powerful response from the audience, who erupted in a chorus of...
- The incident deeply touched Jimena Gállego, one of the program's presenters.She was seen backstage, visibly moved, congratulating the Puerto Rican participants.
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Power Outage Interrupts “Objetivo Fama” Finale in Caguas
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What Happened During the Power Outage?
During the final gala of the singing competition “Objetivo Fama”, held on Sunday night at the Caguas Fine Arts Center, a power outage briefly halted the performance. The interruption occurred mid-performance, affecting finalist Sheila Miranda as she prepared to sing “Luna” by Ana gabriel.
A Moment of Puerto Rican Pride
As the lights went out, Sheila Miranda exclaimed, “Long live Puerto Rico!” This sparked an immediate and powerful response from the audience, who erupted in a chorus of “I am Puerto Rican, so you know.” This spontaneous display of national pride underscored the resilience and spirit of the Puerto Rican people.
Emotional Response from Jimena Gállego
The incident deeply touched Jimena Gállego, one of the program’s presenters.She was seen backstage, visibly moved, congratulating the Puerto Rican participants. “It’s unbelievable because this is the effort of many people, and that this has happened to them, and you with that enthusiasm. That’s why I love you, Puerto Rico,” she said with genuine emotion.
The Return of the Broadcast
The blackout lasted onyl a few minutes. Power was restored, allowing the broadcast on Telemundo to resume and the competition to continue as planned.
Context: Puerto Rico’s Ongoing Power Grid Issues
This incident occurred against a backdrop of ongoing concerns about the reliability of Puerto Rico’s power grid. EEO electrica was reportedly operating at reduced capacity due to scheduled maintenance on Unit 1,which may have contributed to the outage. The power grid has faced significant challenges as Hurricane Maria in 2017, and frequent outages continue to disrupt daily life and events across the island.