The era of separation on the islands has come to an end. The fifth gala episode of the star-studded survival project marked a turning point, forcing two contestants, Sonia Monroy and Carlos Alba, to face the final judgment of the viewers. The tension was palpable as the audience delivered its verdict. In a decision that sent shockwaves through the camp, viewers chose to save the Andalusian chef, effectively sealing Sonia Monroy’s fate. Her definitive departure from the competition was pure television drama, leaving many of her fellow islanders in visible shock as Jorge Javier Vázquez announced her name.
The exit of the self-proclaimed Hollywood enthusiast was anything but quiet. Just before her elimination, she was the undeniable epicenter of conflict in La Palapa. A fiery confrontation with Adara Molinero, along with heated clashes with Toni Spina and Rubén Torres, defined her final hours in the contest. As Monroy made her way back to Spain, the remaining celebrities had to adapt to a new social landscape—now sharing a single beach, but possibly facing even deeper internal divisions.
The merger brought everyone to the shores of Playa Leyenda, marking a symbolic new beginning. From this moment, team strategies lost all relevance, giving way to a ruthless individual race for the grand prize. The first test of this new era was the competition for the leader’s title, designed to immediately establish a new hierarchy among the survivors.
The challenge itself was a spectacle of endurance and balance, featuring a series of suspended, unstable platforms called ‘flying beds.’ It was a grueling test of both physical and mental resilience. Rubén Torres emerged victorious from this aerial battle. His triumph earned him not only the coveted leader’s necklace and crucial immunity, but also the formidable power to send a contestant directly into the danger zone.
The subsequent nomination process was, as expected, tense. Once the votes were tallied, four prominent contestants of this season found themselves in jeopardy, with their fate now entirely in the hands of the public. This week’s nominees are Miri Pérez-Cabrero, Gloria Camila Ortega, Alejandro Albalá, and Jessica Bueno.
The vote distribution revealed distinct lines of opposition. Former ‘MasterChef’ contestant Miri became the primary target, receiving as many as four nominations from her fellow participants. This collective decision puts her in an extremely vulnerable position and highlights a lack of support within the group.
Firefighter Rubén, taking full advantage of his leader’s privilege, made a strategically significant and impactful decision. He directly nominated Jessica Bueno, former partner of Kiko Rivera. For Jessica, this is the third consecutive week she faces possible elimination—a relentless trial by fire that will once again put her fan base to the test.
A new face has joined the list of those at risk. Alejandro Albala has been nominated for the first time. This is a pivotal moment for him, as both Gloria and Jessica have previously expressed a desire to see him in this position to gauge his level of public support. The coming week promises to be an exciting showcase of shifting alliances and public opinion, as these four heavyweights fight for their place in the game.
