OT 2023 rolls on after its strongest premiere yet, which closed with Omar’s exit. This afternoon, Noemí Galera and Manu Guix outlined the set of songs contestants will defend on Prime Video next Monday. The lineup features a mix of international stars including Ed Sheeran, Nathy Peluso, and Ana Belén, among others, underscoring the show’s ongoing drive to blend recent hits with timeless classics.
Behind the scenes, the program leveraged the familiar bond among its judges and participants. The show’s obvious chemistry is evident in how Juanjo and Martin handle the translation task for The Beach Boys’ classic “God Only Knows.” This pairing has long been one of the program’s most requested by fans who have championed the collaboration between these contestants since the show began, a testament to OT’s ability to cultivate viewer-driven narratives.
As always, the contestants also made their own song selections to cement their places inside the Academy. Denna chose “Dragón” by Lola Indigo to establish a bold, solo presence on the musical stage. Violet He aimed to capture audience affection with a performance of “Es porti” by Juanes, seeking to connect through a familiar, emotionally resonant tone.
- Dragón by Lola Indigo – Denna (nominated)
- Juanes – This is for you by Violeta (nominated)
- City Fish by Ana Belén – Bea
- Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran – Salma and Paul
- Wild by Nathy Peluso – Ruslana and Naiara
- God Only Knows by The Beach Boys – Martin and Juanjo
- I Rode the Night by Cindy Lauper – Chris and Álvaro Mayo
- Perreo Bonito by Carlos Sadness and La Bien Querida – Álex Márquez, Chiara and Lucas
The third round of performances, guided by Noemí Galera and Manu Guix, demonstrated strong engagement online, with the OT 2023 YouTube channel drawing a peak audience of more than 142,000 viewers within 24 hours. The surge in views reflects the show’s continued appeal and its capacity to translate live talent into a compelling online experience for fans in both Canada and the United States, as well as Spanish-speaking audiences around the world.