Risto Mejide has been boosting his footprint at Mediaset, juggling multiple television commitments as the season moves forward. He remains the host of Cuatro’s afternoon program ‘Everything is a Lie’, a daily anchor that fans have come to expect, but he is also stepping into a fresh prime-time challenge on Telecinco with a format titled ‘The Big Poll’. The plan for the new show has been shared with the public gradually, and its premise centers on live dialogue, audience input, and rapid, opinionated exchanges that challenge participants to think aloud in the moment. The diversification of Mejide’s schedule reflects a broader strategy at Mediaset to animate the evening slate with programs that blend entertainment with lively conversation. The move has repercussions beyond simply adding a new hour to his calendar; it signals a reorientation away from a single, well-known role toward a broader interview-and-debate persona. Mejide has spoken of wanting variety, of testing his capacity to guide conversations with guests who come from different backgrounds, and of shaping a program that can hold viewers’ attention during a prime-time slot. This expansion comes as the company continues to adapt to a crowded market where audiences expect more dynamic formats. The public debate around the upcoming show includes questions about how such a format will sit next to existing programs, and whether Mejide can translate his on-air presence into a successful conversational engine for a late-evening audience. Source: Mediaset press release.
During the rollout of the Telecinco project, Mejide disclosed that he will leave his job as a judge on Got Talent Spain. He said openly that his time as a talent show judge is nearing its end and that next year will mark his final season in that role. The decision appears to be driven by a desire to explore formats that demand deeper engagement with participants rather than quick verdicts, a shift consistent with his earlier comments about wanting to grow as an interviewer. Mejide pointed to his experiences on programs like Chester and Everything is a Lie as catalysts for this new interest, noting that they taught him how to listen actively and to value dialogue over immediate judgment. In interviews, he has described the evolution of his taste for television, highlighting a wish to connect with audiences on a more sustained, thoughtful level. His departure from Got Talent Spain is framed as a personal turning point, with plans to pour energy into projects that stress conversation, inquiry, and sustained interaction with guests. Source: TV industry brief.
In speaking about the future, Mejide emphasized that after 18 years in television he feels ready to embrace formats that emphasize conversation, questions, and debate rather than simply scoring performances. He explained that those kinds of formats allow him to explore ideas with guests, to test ideas in real time, and to build a sense of shared discovery with viewers. He added that the shift aligns with his strengths as a presenter who can guide a conversation without dominating it, a style he wants to cultivate more consistently. The time spent on Got Talent Spain helped him acquire tools to improve as a host, but he suggests that the energy of his career has moved beyond talent competitions. He remains confident that audiences will respond to formats that put dialogue first, and that his experience will translate into fresh, engaging television experiences. Source: Public remarks.
Mejide, who joined the Spanish talents in its second season, will bid farewell to the program after a decade as one of its most recognizable judges. After the 11th edition, his tenure on the show comes to a close, marking a natural evolution in a career built on bold opinions and precise interviews. The decision appears to reflect not only a personal preference but a broader industry trend toward programs that foster longer, more intimate conversations with participants and guests. Mejide’s exit closes one chapter while opening another, with the promise of new opportunities to influence discussions in real time and to shape conversations that matter to viewers who crave thoughtful dialogue. Source: Media interviews.