Imagine a celebrated Spanish expert on UFOs, paired with a renowned ornithologist and someone who knows all about Mary Poppins, joining a new roundtable called Famous’s Circle on prime time, every Wednesday when the show premieres on February 8. Adapted from a British format, the program travels beyond borders with versions in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Each week seven famous personalities surround a broad set of challenges that push contestants to draw on unusual areas of knowledge as if solving a playful puzzle. A roster of fifty-six celebrities includes Antonio Resines, Mar Flores, Lolita, Fernando Morientes, Pepe Reina, Feliciano López, Alberto Chicote, Cepeda, María Pombo, Samanta Hudson, and Ana Obregón. Juanra Bonet serves as host, bringing a confident cadence to the proceedings, unveiling clues and guiding the ensemble through the game with energy and poise.
Will many celebrities surprise viewers with unexpected areas of expertise? Do they drift away from the fields they are commonly associated with?
Guests can choose from different specialties, while others push boundaries and go further. One guest even mentioned the Kennedys as a topic, and another ornithology enthusiast offered to answer anything about the field of birds and their bread, so to speak.
The tortilla specialist won’t be Chicote.
No indeed. And this is the most beautiful moment.
If you received an invitation, what would you dare to do?
I’d go with seventy’s rock, Marvel comics, or role-playing games. These are flavors tied to an era of personal memory and discovery.
What are the main components of the Circle of Celebrities?
The set stands out as the most important element. The atmosphere is relaxed and the competition becomes a shared journey rather than a duel. There is no team advantage; everyone supports the person at the moment, and the help from celebrities never harms the prize. This creates a friendly, almost familial vibe among participants and viewers at home. When a guest appears on Pasapalabra, their goal is to help the contestant win. In Boom, a host manages two teams and stays neutral, but here the dynamic is plural and communal. Even as friends, celebrities never undermine the contestant. The experience turns into a warm gathering of people playing together.
Can the crowd-pleasing figure offer more than the others in this show? What does he contribute?
The way he engages the audience relaxes everyone. Since there are no competing teams, the group narrative unfolds as one. The set moves, music plays, and the mood eases. It feels like slipping into comfortable shoes, and that sense of ease will be apparent to viewers at home.
So there is more looseness in the format?
Yes, and it stems from the comfortable atmosphere created by the format. The show is not prescriptive; it invites movement, play, standing up, sitting, running, even a little fall and recovery.
He becomes the authoritative voice in competitions thanks to veteran presence like Jordi Hurtado. Boom has spent eight years on television, and his experience blends with the show in a unique way.
Ultimately, the decision belongs to the audience, while the host and the ensemble shape the pace. The authorial touch remains light, with the audience having the final say as the avatar of the show circles through memories and faces.
Why do competitions endure as a genre?
Because they bring the whole family together. Across generations, from grandparents to youngsters, everyone catches a spark of curiosity and fun. Viewers feel a personal connection, thinking, this could happen to me too, and perhaps I could pick up the phone and join in.
Having spent eight years on Boom, the host brings a blend of recreation and culture to the stage, becoming a versatile expert across many subjects.
It is not simply about data; there is a human edge, a knack for reading the moment. The camera moves, and the host adapts in real time, turning a potential obstacle into a playful challenge.
In addition to hosting, the performer has acted in supporting roles on Kings of the Night, People Talk, and Two Years and One Day. Arturo Valls, noted for humor, has led the cast on some projects available on streaming platforms.
The performer continues to enjoy live theater in Madrid, staging evenings of The Diner of the Idiots with colleagues, keeping a vibrant presence on stage. A light routine and good humor carry the day, and the person keeps a positive outlook with simple comforts nearby.