The duel continues with a prize pool topping 1,900,000 Euros. Every afternoon in Pasapalabra, the crowd stays glued as Rafael and Orestes push each other to the edge. They are quick, sharp, and never far from a perfect response, which keeps viewers biting their nails in front of the TV because mistakes feel rare and dramatic.
Speculation swirls about when either contestant might become a millionaire. For now, there has been no official announcement from the show, and typically such news arrives when the grand prize is imminent and the countdown is on.
Across episode after episode, both players race to the final rosco, generating heart-stopping moments. A single misstep can flip the tone in seconds, followed by the host signing off with a decisive, there it is, which often leads to a new start. One glance at the blue chair or the final donut can shift the pace of the game in an instant.
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A central pillar of the program is the guest lineup. The last donut episode stands out as the busiest, yet the show constantly mixes in entertaining quizzes throughout the broadcast where celebrities aid Orestes and Rafa by shaving off precious seconds in their pace.
Guest appearances this week included Marta Poveda, Amaia Aberasturi, Ramón Langa, and Pablo Rivero. Rivero’s entrance brought a lighthearted moment to the show, and the actor known for his role in the well-known series Cuéntame used humor to tease Orestes.
“I came to test Orestes, who had been on a roll in recent rounds, and joined Rafa to see if luck could be shared,” Rivero remarked with laughter. That sparked playful banter from the host and the Burgos native, who did not miss a chance to toss in a joke.
In recounting Rivero’s participation on the program, he added that he had joined the action in large numbers and quipped, “Pablo, I’m with you like the house chocolates.” The host, Roberto Leal, reminded Pablo not to rile up the others.
Despite any teammate’s playful betrayal, Rafa faced limited chances to win the jackpot or the rosco in that moment. For now, the audience waits to see how the dynamic unfolds in upcoming episodes, hoping that Rivero’s luck may tip the scales in future shows.