Antell equals ready to kick off its seventeenth season, and Antena 3 has unveiled a lineup packed with big names, surprises, and fresh ideas. The revival promises high energy, sharp humor, and moments that could only happen on television hosted by a team that knows how to keep audiences hooked. The season opener is built around familiar faces and new collaborators, aiming to deliver entertainment that resonates across Canada and the United States as well as across Spanish-speaking audiences. This is more than a return; it is a fresh chapter that blends spontaneous moments with carefully crafted segments, all designed to spark genuine conversations and laughs.
The show airs on Monday, September 5, and the network is bringing back a familiar face from the Eurovision era, where the performer finished in a memorable third place. The return signals a bridging of past triumphs with current vibrancy, a combination that often expands the program’s appeal beyond its traditional audience. The guest lineup includes Sonsoles Onega, making her television comeback after signing with Antena 3 to helm a new format whose details remain under wraps. This strategic move signals a push to attract both longtime viewers and newcomers who crave topical, lighthearted daytime programming with a modern twist.
Adding to the anticipation is the arrival of another figure from the Mediaset universe, Paz Padilla, who returns to the show after a surprising departure and subsequent reintegration into the group. The week will culminate in style with Quevedo, the breakout creator behind the summer anthem of 2022, now one of the hottest artists on the scene thanks to his collaboration with Bizarrap. The producers are betting on a dynamic mix of music, humor, and personal storytelling to keep audiences engaged through the final notes of Friday’s broadcast.
Lali Espósito and Omar Montes make their debut as collaborators
In addition to the guest roster, the network has previewed several season enhancements designed to elevate the program’s format. Argentine actress and singer Lali Espósito will join as a life coach, offering practical guidance and sparking conversations about topics that matter to the audience but sometimes get left on the table in everyday life. Her segment will blend candid dialogue with actionable advice, creating a space for viewers to reflect while being entertained at the same time.
Omar Montes will contribute an episode described by producer Pablo Motos as one that only he can deliver. This year, the show known as El Hormiguero 3.0 will introduce a weekly prize—a car every fifteen days—adding a tangible element of excitement to the studio experience. Viewers invited to attend in person will witness live challenges designed by the production team, and successful participants could also target the newly introduced Flexicar car prize, a nod to the brand-new audience engagement opportunities the program is cultivating.
El Hormiguero has enjoyed notable audience success in recent seasons, including record-setting numbers that placed it as the top choice in late-night viewing for many households. The program finished the previous year with an average audience share around 15.6% and approximately 2.4 million viewers, a testament to its consistent ability to attract both broad appeal and devoted fans. Even with a slate of competing formats vying for the same time slot, the show has continued to be a central pillar of the network’s nightly lineup and a staple for fans seeking a combination of humor, celebrity interactions, and live entertainment.