Univision fired the talk show host Rodner Figueroa after he said that Michelle Obama looked like someone from the cast of the film “Planet of the Apes.”

Mr. Figueroa, a fashion and entertainment commentator on the programs “Sal y Pimienta,” “Primer Impacto” and “El Gordo y la Flaca,” is known for stinging red carpet commentary and fashion critiques.

The comment came on Wednesday during a live portion of “El Gordo y La Flaca” (“The Scoop and the Skinny”). Mr. Figueroa and other hosts were discussing a viral video that featured a makeup artist making himself resemble Michelle Obama and other celebrities.

“Well, watch out,” Mr. Figueroa said. “You know that Michelle Obama looks like she’s from the cast of ‘Planet of the Apes,’ the movie.”