Zayra Gutiérrez is gearing up for what could be her most demanding adventure yet on the Honduras-based show. The Madrid native has left behind her family, including her infant Hugo, who is just ten months old, and her older son. Her friend Miki Mejías says he will miss their four-year bond deeply, certain that Spain will rally around him and offer steady support during this journey.
It remains unclear what Zayra’s media-savvy father would make of her appearance on Survivors. He is a former Real Madrid player, though he has not commented publicly on the matter. His mother, Arantxa de Benito, a well-known presenter, has spoken out instead.
Arantxa de Benito sent a message to her daughter
Arantxa de Benito expresses immense pride in her daughter and fully backs her choice to join Supervivientes 2024. She acknowledges the ache of seeing competitors depart for Honduras, yet she believes the experience will be rewarding for Zayra. In moments like these, a parent cannot help but think constantly of their child and wish for a family’s love to surround them.
To bid Zayra farewell and offer encouragement before the journey, the presenter hosted a gathering where the whole family could share time together while also celebrating Arantxa’s mother’s birthday.
“With Zayra starting the Survivor challenge today, we all wanted to be there to support and recharge her for this adventure. It was a moment that carried both emotion and joy, a blend of smiles without a single tear,” Arantxa shared on Instagram, expressing happiness at witnessing mother and daughter together. She added that as the years pass, the mix of excitement and fear grows stronger, and that managing these new sensations will require practice. She offered a heartfelt message to the two most important women in her life, hoping they continue to face daily life with optimism, love, and humor.
Guti’s former wife believes her daughter will perform admirably at Cayos Cochinos. The family has shown strong support on social networks, reinforcing their belief in the 23-year-old’s decision to pursue television work despite the emotional challenge of leaving her infant.
In her latest Instagram stories, she posted a heart symbol with the word Love inside and sent a message to her daughter: Sending you all the love in the world, girl. I am thinking about you. Ahead of the competition, she shared Zayra’s video, which drew significant attention online, encouraging her daughter and reminding everyone of the love she feels.
Verified competitors traveling to Cayos Cochinos include: