Cooking continues to captivate audiences on television, and the appetite for culinary talent shows remains strong across Europe and North America. Following the widely watched franchises and beloved chefs such as Karlos Arguiñano, who anchored a long-running lunch recipe program on major networks and enjoyed stints on multiple channels, and Alberto Chicote with formats like A Nightmare in the Kitchen and Restaurant War, a major broadcaster in Madrid is expanding the culinary conversation with a fresh gastronomic concept.
The Madrid regional network is gearing up to launch Duel of Spoons, a high-stakes competition presented by Paco Roncero. Three celebrities will vie not only to prove their cooking prowess but also to demonstrate how food can be prepared and shared with sustainability at the forefront of every dish. The show, a special YoTele. edition, aims to highlight eco-conscious cooking while delivering entertaining, television-ready moments that resonate with viewers who care about quality and responsibility in the kitchen.
Newly developed by Unicorn Content through the company’s expanding projects division led by Xelo Montesinos and Ana Rosa Quintana, this program is already moving through pre-production. Cast selection is nearing completion, and Telemadrid plans to open registrations in the upcoming weeks, inviting a diverse lineup of participants who bring both personality and culinary curiosity to the studio.
In tandem with this new format, Paco Roncero makes a return to Telemadrid, where he previously led another popular culinary competition. Tupper Club invites celebrities and notable figures to test their cooking skills in a playful, competitive setting, showcasing Roncero’s signature style and approach to gastronomy on a broader scale.
Returning to normal on Telemadrid after a cyber incident
As production on Duel of Spoons gears up, Telemadrid is resuming regular operations following a significant IT breach that disrupted many aspects of the channel’s day-to-day workflow about a month earlier. The incident temporarily crippled communications, email access, and on-air processes, forcing the team to revert to more traditional, analog methods while technicians worked to restore systems and reinforce security measures. The recovery effort demonstrates the network’s resilience and its commitment to delivering fresh content to its audience. (Source: Telemadrid, industry reports)
In a related note, editorial outlets reported that a separate digital attack affected Público, underscoring the persistent challenges broadcasters face in maintaining secure, reliable platforms for news and entertainment alike. These events have prompted renewed focus on cybersecurity across the media landscape and reinforced the importance of robust contingency planning for live productions and digital publishing. (Source: industry briefings)