This morning television in Spain will undergo a sweeping transformation for the upcoming season. The public broadcaster has made a decisive move to assume leadership of its own morning schedule, marking a tenth renovation in the channel’s programming strategy and greenlighting a new current affairs and entertainment magazine. The program will be hosted by Jaime Cantizano, a renowned presenter with extensive experience in Spanish media, signaling a clear intent to refresh the tone and format of the early hours on the network.
As part of the changes, La 1 will discontinue two long-standing segments previously hosted by prominent faces of the channel. Silvia Intxaurrondo will no longer present the morning slot known as “La hora de La 1,” and Lourdes Maldonado, along with Mar Caldero, will no longer lead the program that used to be titled “Speak Out.” Caldero’s departure comes after her exit from Telecinco last year, a move that paved the way for her involvement in this newly greenlit project, produced by Cuarzo Producciones, a production house with a solid track record in Iberian television.
Industry sources indicate that the morning lineup, still pending formal branding, will reclaim its legacy identity while integrating a fresh show element named “La Cometa TV.” Although the exact title is not yet finalized, the format will be anchored by Cantizano, who is expected to steer the morning block with a blend of news, analysis, and lighter segments designed to engage a wide audience. A related production arrangement will involve Telemadrid programming expertise, with the company behind established local magazines and morning shows taking on producer responsibilities for the new venture.
The decision to entrust Jaime Cantizano with the driving role across the entire morning window represents a deliberate strategy to unify the channel’s early schedule under a single, recognizable host. Cantizano, who previously collaborated with networks in other formats, will now balance the responsibilities of anchoring the main morning show and guiding related segments as part of the broader morning ecosystem. This approach aims to deliver a cohesive viewing experience, combining timely news, cultural and social analysis, and accessible entertainment that resonates with viewers starting their day.
According to industry briefings, the Jerez-born presenter is expected to undertake a demanding professional marathon in the coming season. In addition to presenting the public channel’s new morning show, he will contribute as the principal face of the program that seeks to redefine mornings on the network. At the same time, Cantizano will preserve his commitment to another familiar format, maintaining his role as the host of a weekend morning program on a radio network, ensuring that his work schedule remains intensive across both television and radio platforms. The arrangement reflects a broader trend in Spanish media toward cross-platform visibility for key personalities and a more integrated morning programming strategy that blends information, conversation, and lifestyle segments into a single, compelling audience proposition.