César Tralli officially debuted as anchor of Jornal Nacional alongside Renata Vasconcellos on Monday, November 3, 2025, replacing William Bonner after 29 years at the helm. The journalist adopted a more restrained tone but drew attention for not closing the newscast with the traditional 'good night' during a tribute to Lô Borges. The omission sparked reactions on social media, with speculation that he was prevented from doing so.
César Tralli's debut on Jornal Nacional signaled the end of an era for the Globo newscast, with William Bonner stepping down from the lead role after 29 years. Tralli, who reportedly never dreamed of taking Bonner's place, anchored the program alongside Renata Vasconcellos on November 3, 2025. His approach was described as more institutional and restrained, differing from the previous style.
A highlight that buzzed online was the closing: during a farewell tribute to Lô Borges, Tralli omitted the traditional 'good night.' This prompted social media comments, such as one X user: “I missed César Tralli's ‘good night’ at the end of Jornal Nacional. What happened?”. Another said: “First Jornal Nacional with César Tralli and he couldn't say good night. Boycotted”.
In the broadcast's content, Tralli showed solidarity to a resident who lost her home in a storm, marking one of the edition's first successes. The missing farewell fueled speculation about internal production constraints, though no official confirmation exists. The handover reflects shifts in the dynamics of Brazil's top evening newscast, with Tralli introducing a fresh take on the news.