These are moments when emotions run high. Carmen Borrego is counting down to traveling to Honduras, meeting new teammates, and kicking off Survivors 2024. The season’s star signing carries a mix of anticipation and anxiety about the adventure ahead.
On one side, there is a strong desire to embrace the experience, create memorable moments for viewers, and stay in the game as long as possible, even though odds on the island are tough. Since her entry into the world of reality television, Carmen has been seen by many under different lights. Figures like Pipi Estrada and Gema Serrano have publicly questioned whether she can withstand the challenges of the competition.
There is also the pain of leaving family behind for three months if she reaches the finale. Her husband, José Carlos Bernal, sister Terelu, and their children Carmen and José María Almoguera, along with her grandson, share a deep bond. The rift from last year has been bridged, strengthening those family ties in a meaningful way.
As she admitted during the final rounds of previous TV projects, the flight itself stirs anxiety. She fears taking off in the helicopter and feels overwhelmed by the moment. The threat of insects and Honduras’s wildlife also weighs on her, adding to the stress of the unknown.
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What truly troubles her is the memory of losing her mother during a prior Survivors run. The experience left a lasting impact, and she has never stopped working since then. She worries that the lack of movement, overseas updates, and the long hours spent thinking about Cayos Cochinos could trigger emotions she has not yet fully processed. Her mother’s absence remained a cornerstone of her emotional life.
Perhaps that is why Carmen appeared particularly serious and cautious on Madrid streets this Wednesday, wrapping up the final details before leaving for Honduras. She will join a lineup of celebrities including Ángel Cristo Jr, Arancha del Sol, Zayra Gutiérrez, Javier Ungría, and Kike Calleja, among others. Accompanied by her husband, whom she spent her last moments in Spain with, she chose comfortable green tracksuits, sneakers, and a light jacket for the trip, avoiding discussion about her precise feelings for the upcoming challenge. If the face shown on screen reflects the inner state, Carmen’s expression told its own story.
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