A typical daytime episode of the popular talk show “Y ahora Sonsoles” on Antena 3 seemed routine. The studio discussion focused on an everyday topic—the importance of reading product packaging information. The guest expert, nutritionist Luis Alberto Zamora, known to viewers as Nutriman, systematically explained to the audience the nuances of product ingredients and calorie counts. The host, Sonsoles Onega, guided the conversation professionally and with a smile, keeping things informative. The atmosphere remained calm and businesslike until the nutrition specialist used a rather original metaphor that instantly changed the mood of the broadcast.
Aiming to make his point vividly clear, Zamora drew an unexpected parallel. He claimed that product labels are like people’s opinions: the most important and honest information is usually ‘behind your back,’ written in small print on the reverse side and not displayed on the front. This pointed analogy caught Sonsoles Onega off guard. Her reaction was instant and very emotional—she exclaimed loudly, grasping the depth of the comparison. The analogy was so accurate and relatable that she couldn’t hide her astonishment. Seeing her reaction, Nutriman expanded further, clarifying that to truly understand attitudes toward you, what is said in your absence matters more than compliments given to your face.
At that moment, another participant in the discussion, journalist Pilar Vidal, joined the conversation. With a smirk, she confirmed the nutritionist’s point and hinted that their own team was no stranger to behind-the-scenes talk, including about the host herself. “I’ll tell you later what people say about you,” she quipped, stirring the pot. Curiosity got the better of Onega’s professionalism. Not wanting to wait until the end of the broadcast, she grabbed a huge mock-up of a label used as a prop, and jokingly hid behind it, demanding that Vidal immediately share the details. The studio waited in suspense.
After a bit of coaxing, Pilar Vidal relented and revealed the truth. As it turned out, the main complaint colleagues had about Sonsoles was that she allegedly never lets them get a word in during live shows. On hearing this, the host was stunned. “That’s unbelievable!” she exclaimed with genuine indignation, though laughter was already creeping into her voice. Trying to defend herself, Onega remarked with irony that this was her “eternal battle,” and in fact, she’d be happy to stay silent for all three hours the program runs. To prove her point, she fell silent and gestured for the nutritionist to continue the story alone. The amusing episode ended with friendly banter with Pilar Vidal, whom Onega jokingly accused of trying to steal the spotlight, but added that, unlike others, she was saying it to her face. Laughter rang out in the studio as the broadcast continued.
