Carmen Borrego surprised followers, friends, and family by joining the Survivor cast. Her daughter, Maria Teresa Campos, and her sister’s former partner, Kike Calleja, share a strong friendship that has endured since attending the collaborator’s wedding last year. The news of Carmen’s participation was revealed on the family-friendly program Así es la Vida, where she was already a familiar collaborator, balancing appearances with her involvement on Vamos a ver.
The longtime collaborator spoke candidly when the news broke. Nervous yet excited, she expressed a genuine desire to live on a paradise island in Honduras and to take on this new adventure. While the full cast had not been announced, Carmen was presented as one of the standout figures expected to bring ample TV experience to the competition.
Instantly, surprises arrived, including a heartfelt call from Así es la Vida prepared especially for her daughter. Borrego’s appearance on Survivor marked the first time her daughter’s identity remained anonymous and elicited an emotional message. Carmen praised her daughter as a fighter who will always stand by her, praising her determination and sense of duty.
Carmen added that if her daughter steps up, she will give her best. The family’s affection was clear as she noted that a star in the sky watches over them and predicted that this experience would be wonderful. Those stirring words brought tears to Borrego and underscored the gratitude she felt for her daughter’s support during this moment.
In closing, Carmen offered two encouraging reminders: remember the woman she has become and the ability to face tough challenges with resilience. She assured her daughter that the family would stand by her side. Those gracious sentiments were met with warmth, though Borrego revealed a personal request she made of her daughter to defend her publicly, a wish she kept private. The collaboration admitted this decision saddened her, yet it was respected. She also lamented that her daughter did not want to visit the Survivor set, noting how excited she would have been, given her wonderful aunt and adept expression of support. Borrego shared that her husband offered calm, practical advice before the journey to Honduras, urging her to enjoy the experience and regulate her emotions.
These are the confirmed contestants of Telecinco’s most extreme reality show, a lineup that has viewers eagerly awaiting the premiere and wondering how Borrego will navigate the demanding environment and the intense challenges ahead.