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Celso Freitas retires from television after 56-year career
Brazilian journalist Celso Freitas is retiring from television at age 73 after 56 years in the industry.
His final day is October 26, when he is presenting the main news programme at SBT News, the Brazilian television channel he joined in 2025.
Freitas previously worked for Globo and Record, where he presented major news programmes including Jornal Nacional and Jornal da Record.
Over his career, he covered events including Brazil’s return to democracy and the 1988 Constitution, as well as international disasters and elections.
He says he wants more time to enjoy life outside work after decades on air.
His final broadcast marks the end of his television career; no further plans were announced.
Celso Freitas announced his retirement from television at age 73 after 56 years in the industry.
His final presentation of Jornal do SBT News is scheduled for October 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Freitas said he wants more time to enjoy life outside work.
He joined SBT News in 2025 after working at Record and Globo.
During his career, he presented major news programmes including Jornal Nacional and Fantástico.
- Who
- Celso Freitas, a 73-year-old journalist and television presenter.
- What
- He is retiring from television after 56 years in the industry.
- When
- He announced his retirement on October 26, 2026. His final presentation is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. that day.
- Where
- His final presentation is on Jornal do SBT News in Brazil.
- Why
- Freitas said he wants more time to enjoy life outside work.
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Freitas began working in radio.
He joined Globo and presented a local segment of Jornal Nacional.
He signed with Record after working at Globo.
He joined SBT News after leaving Record.
He announced his retirement and was scheduled to give his final presentation on Jornal do SBT News.
- Age
- 73
- Career length
- 56 years
- Final programme
- Jornal do SBT News
- Final presentation
- October 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
- SBT News start
- November 10, 2025
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What people are saying
I want more time to enjoy life. It has been 56 years of journey.
Today, October 26, 2026, I invite you to watch my last presentation of Jornal do SBT News.