Telecinco is ramping up the momentum of the popular game show Chain Reaction. In addition to continuing the daily afternoon broadcasts, the program will make a bold move into prime time this season. New spin-offs and special editions are being prepared for launch on the main channel, signaling a broader push for the format this summer.
The upcoming Chain Reaction champions duel is set for Thursday, August 24 at 22:00. The event will bring together notable witnesses and fans to witness the competition’s top moments. The show, hosted by Luján Argüelles, recently wrapped a high-profile season finale that announced Cristina Porta and Jorge Pérez as the winning couple.
Special segments will feature a mix of veteran and rising contenders. Arousa waiters, who have become recognized as standout competitors in the format, will join forces with returning favorites like Raúl, Borjamina, Bruno, and other well-known teams such as Coconut. Celebrity guests are also slated to visit the Chain Reaction set, including Mario Vaquerizo, Lucia Dominguín, and Nacho Palau, who will appear in promotional spots tied to prize incentives that exceed 300,000 euros.
From the start, Chain Reaction has carved out a competitive niche during the 20:00 to 21:00 time slot. Its daily performance contributed to the channel’s overall audience, routinely grabbing a sizable share in the competitive evening block. The show’s ability to attract viewers during a crowded evening schedule has solidified its status as a reliable afternoon-to-evening staple for Telecinco.
This marks the first special episode under the banner Challenging the Mosaics. The legendary team Coconut, along with other familiar rivals, will return as the opening competitors. Each will benefit from a trio of celebrity godparents. The stage will feature celebrity participants in the opening round, all vying for a €150,000 prize and a time bonus that can be used in the final challenge of the next episode. The money raised by the winning celebrity team will be donated to UNICEF, underscoring the charitable aspect of the competition.
The lineup for the first special includes long-running teams such as Lucia Dominguín, Jara Tristancho, and Nacho Palau from C’Ian Dominguín, and Las Reinas del Glam, formed by Bibiana Fernández and siblings Mario and Marta Vaquerizo. These two groups will compete as the first set of godparent teams. Following the celebrity showdown, other duos, including Cocolocos and Mozos de Arousa, will vie for a €150,000 prize. The program will continue to support the competing teams through their godparent ties and promotional efforts, keeping audience engagement high and driving momentum for future episodes.
Telecinco plans to keep Chain Reaction at the center of the network’s summer strategy, weaving in star power, charity, and high-stakes competition to attract a broad audience across the United States and Canada who follow international formats. The show’s evolution toward prime time signals a renewed commitment to the format’s core appeal: fast-paced word puzzles, teamwork, and strategic decisions that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. (Source: Telecinco)