Leandro Rocha, known as Boneco, returned to the BBB 26 confinement on Wednesday, April 8, after over seven hours away from the house for medical exams due to chest pains and malaise. The contestant confirmed he is fine and it was just a scare. His team thanked fans' prayers on social media.
Leandro Rocha, known as Boneco, a BBB 26 contestant, experienced chest pains and malaise on Wednesday, April 8, and requested medical assistance via the confessionário. He was away from the house for over seven hours, where he was seen by a doctor and underwent exams to check his heart.
Upon returning in the late afternoon, Boneco told his housemates: “I was attended by a doctor and then did some exams. They said everything is fine. It was just a scare”. Juliano Floss greeted him with a hug and asked if he had gone to the hospital, to which he replied: “I don't know, we never know anything. But there were the exams”.
The show's production informed the other confinados that he was receiving medical attention and was fine. Boneco's team posted on social media: “Leandro Boneco is back. He is well to continue in the game. We continue with him, with the usual support and trust. We thank you for the prayers”.
It is not the first time: on April 7, he also received medical care after feeling unwell, underwent exams, and took medicine. His team warned about fake news circulating on social media regarding his health status.