laSexta selects a cellphone-free Christmas
In a season finale next on laSexta, Salvados presents a special edition titled A Christmas Without a Mobile Phone, airing at 21.30. The program probes whether smartphones contribute to issues among young viewers, a group especially vulnerable to digital habits. Insomnia, mood disturbances, and declining school performance are among the concerns discussed, prompting many parents to take a stand.
The show challenges the audience to examine how much they rely on devices, and whether a ban or better education should take priority in shaping responsible use.
Gonzo appears at a family gathering hosted by Maria Rojo. A high school teacher by trade, Gonzo has two children aged 12 and 9. The family circle includes a grandfather, an uncle, a cousin, and several grandchildren. They share experiences through a board game linked to mobile phone use, revealing surprising patterns such as Grandma’s heavy usage taking center stage in conversations.
Salvados finishes the season with a modest rise in audience, maintaining strong numbers. The program remains competitive against its key rivals, highlighting how programming choices and public discourse around technology influence viewer engagement and perception.
Another ongoing Turkish fiction, Aile Secrets, continues to captivate audiences. The second season follows Ceylin as she confronts a personal crisis after being implicated in her husband Ilgaz’s murder. The episode depicts Ilgaz’s funeral and a local community mourning his loss, while Ceylin seeks solace at Ilgaz’s gravesite following the revelation of a positive pregnancy test. In parallel, Eren and fellow officers uncover the real criminals, leading to the arrest of the Chief Prosecutor and Ömer. A wounded but recovering Job regains his strength, and a tense moment unfolds as Eren escorts Ceylin to a hotel before a hopeful reunion with Ilgaz at a quiet moment in the midst of turmoil.
Aile Secrets has become a standout fiction since its 2021 launch in Turkey, securing a top position among viewers in its first season. Its strong reception and social impact spurred the renewal for a second season, which continues to air in the current Turkish television lineup. The production has reached audiences in more than twenty countries, featuring beloved actors such as Kaan Urgancıoğlu and Pınar Deniz, who bring the titular characters Ilgaz and Ceylin to life with broad fan appreciation.
In the realm of reality and nonfiction, Telecinco’s GH VIP remains in its late stages. The penultimate debate is anticipated to broadcast at 22.00, with Carmen Alcayde the latest participant to be expelled. A preview of the final five finalists is planned, including Luitinho, Laura Bozzo, Naomi, Michael, and Albert, as the program teases which contestant might secure the highest share. The broadcast team, including Ion Aramendi and collaborators, continues to shape the narrative with two-part programming scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22.00, while Antena 3 prepares a final challenge between Cristo and Rey.
Meanwhile, Iker Jiménez steers a team exploring the mysterious and the lesser-known each week on Fourth Millennium. The program revisits classic topics in parapsychology, addressing subjects such as UFOs, spectral phenomena, and psychophonies, offering audiences a mix of intrigue and analysis.