9 PM Soap Opera Suspended for Presidential Debate Ahead of Elections

On the evening of October 1st, Globo removed its 9 PM soap opera from the schedule to make way for the presidential debate preceding the first round of the 2026 elections. The decision led to the temporary suspension of 'Quem Ama Cuida,' a soap opera that has been prominent in recent searches.

Presidential Debate Takes Over Soap Opera Slot

The debate between the candidates for President of the Republic will be broadcast for almost three hours, starting at 9:30 PM, after a condensed edition of Jornal Nacional. Due to the anticipated duration – approximately two hours and forty minutes – the broadcaster deemed it unfeasible to keep the soap opera in its traditional time slot.

'Quem Ama Cuida' Airing Suspended

'Quem Ama Cuida,' written by Walcyr Carrasco and Claudia Souto, will not be aired this Thursday. The episode that would have been shown has been postponed to Friday, October 2nd, and the planned sequences will be shifted. The soap opera, set in São Paulo, will continue to air until January 2027.

Impact on Adriana's Storyline

The pause comes at an important moment for the character Adriana, a physical therapist portrayed by Letícia Colin. On Monday, she made her triumphant entrance at Brandão Joias during an event honoring Arthur, and on Wednesday, she received news that the millionaire's death case was reopened, offering a new chance to prove her innocence.

History of Globo Schedule Changes

This is not the first time 'Quem Ama Cuida' has had its programming altered. During the World Cup, matches from the competition also occupied prime time, causing similar changes to the broadcaster's schedule.

Next Steps for the Soap Opera

With episode 117 already aired on Wednesday, the storyline will advance on Friday, resuming the sequence of events that were interrupted. The main characters – such as César, Bia, Fernando, Felipe, Mau Mau, André, Dora, Iuri, and Pilar – will continue their stories, now with an extra day of anticipation for viewers.

With information from Notícias da TV, Terra.