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Malú breaks the mold on La Revuelta with sharp, honest answers

Malú breaks the mold on La Revuelta with sharp, honest answers RUSSPAIN.com © russpain.com
Malú breaks the mold on La Revuelta with sharp, honest answers © russpain.com
Malú made her first appearance on La Revuelta and set a new mark in the show's classic questions round. She mixed humor and blunt honesty with a few jabs at El Hormiguero, sharing candid thoughts on her career and what keeps her going, including its loyalty perks.

Malú made her debut on La Revuelta with an answer that set a mark in the show's signature round. The singer, now touring Spain with her Quince Tour, delivered quick, joking responses with a competitive edge. Her appearance was part of the tour's promotional campaign, which spans numerous cities across Spain in 2026 and 2027. RTVE says the episode aired on September 22, 2026, and had already called it a highlight of its schedule.

The classic questions round set the pace. Asked about money, Malú gave no figures but made her point clear: “Bien, para vivir y para poder cuidar de los míos. No te creas tú que los discos dan tanto. […] Llevo 30 años cotizados, afortunadamente. Puedo vivir tranquila. Me conformo. Pero también, lo suficiente como para seguir trabajando con motivación.” Her answer offered a candid view of a long music career. Spanish media called it the night's most talked-about moment.

Then came the show's notorious intimacy question. Malú's answer stunned the crowd and host David Broncano. “Todo el rato, sin parar. Calculo que me tienes que hacer un Bizum de 100 euros. Me cuesta salir al escenario porque no quiero parar. Cortita y al pie, pim pam. Yo sabía que iba a venir para acá y esto tenía que quedar en alto. Ojo que igual a punto por Bizum... Calculo 100 puntos. Llego tarde a los conciertos porque estoy ahí todo el rato.” The press widely called it a standout moment, though no one officially designated it a formal “record.”

Malú also poked fun at El Hormiguero's loyalty rewards, saying, “¡Por eso voy tanto a El Hormiguero, porque en nada me dan un reloj!”, referring to the watch awarded after 20 visits. Broncano shot back, “Vas desganada por el reloj,” and Malú replied, “Soy muy fan del punto, todo lo que dé puntos me engancha.” The exchange nodded to the rivalry between Spanish TV shows, where guest appearances and viral moments count as currency. Top Spanish outlets have noted that this back-and-forth has become a regular part of the entertainment scene, with both shows using guest appearances to attract viewers.

The rivalry spilled onto social media. Malú mentioned her father's social media and a photo with Pablo Motos from El Hormiguero. Broncano, in turn, made sure to get a photo with Malú for La Revuelta, keeping his show in the online mix. The exchange showed how a TV moment can become part of the social media game.

Before her debut on La Revuelta, Malú had appeared once on La Resistencia, in 2022. Her visit came after she left La Voz; she embraced the show's traditions while poking fun at industry quirks. The host called her “muy contento” while welcoming “a una cantante excepcional.”

Malú pairs self-mockery with confidence, and humor with honesty. Her answers and playful rivalry with El Hormiguero made for a memorable La Revuelta appearance.

Lara Carter RUSSPAIN.com
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Lara Carter

Lara Carter is a journalist at RUSSPAIN.COM covering Spanish current affairs, culture, tourism, transport, economy and society.