joins Quintana’s team as a regular guest

“I didn’t expect you to be the star of the summer,” he said. Ana Rosa Quintana as soon as Alvaro Muñoz Escassi sat down on his couch. The rider replied: “I didn’t like it either.” This is how an interview began that has become a tireless exchange of barbs in which María José Suárez’s ex has demonstrated his speed, his wit and his good humour. “I can’t answer everything because then I won’t come back,” he said mysteriously, to confirm minutes later the exclusive that we had announced on Monday: the Sevillian is the new commentator on TardeAR.

His breakup with María José Suárez, written, broadcast, televised and shared on social media ad nauseum since the start of the summer, which Escassi has described as a “strange” and “quite difficult to live with” situation. Nervous about the premiere, the Sevillian has let slip: “I’ve been in this world for quite a while and I’ve felt a lot of love. The people who love me love me more.” In a relaxed tone, Ana Rosa has said to him: “Have you deleted anyone from your agenda?” Again, very quickly, Álvaro has said: “Yes, but because I lost my mobile.” The presenter has let out a traditional “Come on!”

Escassi has insisted that each person experiences things in a different way and does not consider the break-up with Suárez to have been exclusively his fault: “I am very practical and each person has their motives and reasons and I understand what each person may feel and I respect that.” Despite being a little defensive, he has assured that after the tsunami of María José Suárez and her romances, he has emerged “very strengthened” by his “friends”, thus turning to his entourage again. “I do not regret the things I have done, but as long as I talk about myself and my way of seeing life I do not hurt anyone (…) In separations each person has a way of seeing things and if I have ever caused harm it has been without malice. I have never spoken badly of anyone. Not now, never.”

Are you in love? Ana Rosa asked. “Always!” Escassi escaped very slippery to end up saying: “Can I tell you something? I really like Bea Archidona… and her husband Carlos, don’t get me wrong.” Jokes aside, he assured that his relationship with Hiba Abouk sIt was just a summer love: “I’m not in love, I’m not dating anyone right now, I’m single”. In addition, he has assured that the famous “papas con cuttlefish” that Hiba shared through her IG were not cooked by him: “I ask María José’s mother for recipes because she cooks very well but those cuttlefish are not mine. I cut them more square,” he said with evident mockery. “Also, María José’s mother cooks terribly… No, I’m joking, I’m joking.”

Finally, Ana Rosa brought up the subject of Valeri, the transsexual lover who sued her for accusing her of extortion. “This matter is being tried in court and I cannot say anything, but there are things that are not as they have been told”Escassi said. “I don’t have any problems with my sexuality, I’m 50 years old, I’ve lived through many difficult situations, I’ve suffered and I’m left with the belief that everyday life has to be beautiful. You’re not going to see me crying in the corners.”