Maria Lamela completes Supervivientes 2026 after 100 days in Honduras. Maria Lamela wraps up the Supervivientes 2026 season, highlighting her team's contribution and her experience in Honduras. The finalists are already heading to Madrid as the project prepares for its finale.
On Tuesday evening, Telecinco aired the semifinal episode of Supervivientes 2026, marking a milestone for the team and participants who completed nearly a hundred days of work in Honduras. The key moment of the broadcast was the farewell of María Lamela, who hosted the project for the first time this year and officially closed the palapa—the place where the fate of the contestants was decided each week.
Lamela, a native of O Sante (Lugo), emphasized that she considers the past season a unique experience and expressed gratitude to the entire team working on site. According to her, over 200 specialists worked in Honduras without days off, ensuring the filming and supporting the participants. The host noted that thanks to their dedication and professionalism, the project was able to reach the final.
This season, María Lamela replaced Laura Madrueño and became the new face of live reports from Cayos Cochinos. Previously, she worked for eight years at La Sexta, covering the news, but in 2026 she accepted an offer from Mediaset and went to Honduras. In interviews, she admitted that the decision was not easy, and that the work turned out to be more challenging than she expected: daily broadcasts, long live segments, and unfamiliar living conditions.
Between shoots, Lamela tried to find time for nature walks and painting—this helped her cope with stress and adapt to the new pace. She noted that life in Honduras is very different from the usual routine in Madrid, and time here feels different—packed yet slow at the same time.
The Supervivientes 2026 final will take place this Thursday. Four semifinalists have traveled to Madrid: Alba Paul, Álvar Seguí, José Manuel Soto, and Maika Benedicto. Their return marks the end of a chapter that has been a true test of endurance and professionalism for many.
A change of hosts and a renewed format are not the only shifts in Spanish media this year. It was previously announced that the host of Hoy por Hoy has also left the radio station after seven years on air— details about the staffing changes at Cadena Ser can be found in our report.
Supervivientes is one of the longest-running and highest-rated reality shows on Spanish television. Over the years, the show has frequently changed hosts and formats, but has consistently remained at the center of public attention. The season finale traditionally draws high ratings and becomes a major event for Telecinco and the entire industry.
