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Reality TV stars face weak ticket sales and canceled shows in Mexico

Reality TV stars face weak ticket sales and canceled shows in Mexico

In Mexico, performers who became popular through reality TV are struggling to sell tickets for live shows.

Singer Yahir canceled concerts planned for Puebla, Pachuca and Toluca in November and December 2026, citing logistical issues unrelated to the venues.

Organizers opened a refund process on Arema.mx on October 9, giving buyers one month to request their money back, minus service fees.

Mariana Ochoa, who won La Casa de los Famosos México 2026 with more than 10.8 million votes, has tickets available across all sections for her October 17 show at La Maraka in Mexico City.

The contrast suggests that large audiences and online votes do not necessarily lead people to pay for live events.

Producers say free television and social media viewing may not turn into ticket purchases, especially when tickets cost more than 1,000 pesos.

A similar pattern followed Wendy Guevara’s 2023 reality-show win, when her tour had slow sales and some later dates were canceled.

The available information does not say what will happen to Ochoa’s show.

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