Telecinco has finalized the broadcast plan for a new reality concept titled Desnudos por la Vida, though a premiere date remains unconfirmed. The Mediaset network has revealed the full lineup of participants who will appear in the inaugural season, organized into two competing teams: one composed of women and the other of men.
In the women’s group, the lineup features model Marisa Jara, influencer Laura Matamoros, and journalists Samanta Villar and Soraya Arnelas. In the men’s team, viewers will see the winner of Survivor 2023, Bosco Martínez-Bordiú, along with singer and actor Pablo Carbonell, actor and model Nicolás Coronado, Olympic medallist Damián Quintero, and chef Ramón Freixa. Additional participants announced in recent weeks include Anabel Pantoja, Jenny Llada, and Cristian Soria, rounding out the cast for the program. [Source: YOTELE]
The show is hosted by a well-known television presenter, offering a documentary-style reality competition in which the two celebrity groups prepare for a unique career challenge: a public stripping down of their public personas to raise awareness for important health issues. The format emphasizes the significance of cancer prevention, with explicit focus on breast cancer, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. The producers highlight a commitment to candid storytelling and social impact as central pillars of the experience.
Produced by Sequoia Studios, the format is expected to launch in the near term with casting and production logistics moving forward. The show promises a blend of emotion, humor, and social awareness, aiming to engage viewers beyond entertainment and into meaningful advocacy. Details about scheduling will be announced as production timelines crystallize.
Participants will be invited to cast off inhibitions and present their best selves under the spotlight. The show will culminate in a farewell performance on stage, echoing the dramatic reveal associated with the iconic film Total Monty, and inviting audiences to witness the evolution of each participant’s public image in a high-stakes, live setting. The concept builds on the legacy of the original British format and its international adaptations, underscoring a global interest in celebrity-driven narratives that fuse entertainment with public health messaging. [Source: YOTELE]
Historical context shows that this format has traveled across continents, with successful variants in Australia, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and the United States. The adaptation for Telecinco seeks to merge a familiar premise with a local sensibility, leveraging the audience’s connection to familiar faces while delivering a social cause with broad resonance. Critics and fans alike are watching how the two-team structure and the interactive elements will unfold in the Spanish market, and whether the program’s approach to health advocacy will set a new standard for celebrity reality formats. [Source: YOTELE]