The final stage of MasterChef Christmas is underway, and TVE’s culinary competition is delivering solid performance as the week progresses. On Thursday, the audience share reached 10.4 percent, drawing in 1,073,000 viewers. This marked the strongest showing across its three broadcasts so far, signaling steady audience engagement as the series moves toward its climactic moments. The top spot in that evening’s overall rankings, however, went to Hobbs & Shaw, a film released by Antena 3. It attracted a robust 12.1 percent share and drew 1,097,000 viewers on Telecinco a day after its premiere, despite a later follow-up showing with a more modest 6.7 percent share and 527,000 viewers. While Sissi the drama accumulated an audience, its numbers remained comparatively lower in that lineup.
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Hobbs & Shaw delivered 12.1 percent in audience share and attracted 1,097,000 viewers, underscoring its broad appeal during prime time.
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Sissi managed a 6.7 percent share with 527,000 viewers, a modest performance within a crowded evening schedule.
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MasterChef Christmas Special posted 10.4 percent and drew 1,073,000 viewers, continuing its strong presence in the competitive lineup.
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First Dates registered 5.4 percent with 610,000 viewers, while a later airing of First Dates reached 9.8 percent and 1,211,000 viewers, indicating a strong replay value.
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Wild Blockbuster attracted 8.4 percent with 859,000 viewers, followed by various programs building the evening’s overall momentum.
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Intermediate: Best captured 3.8 percent, equalling 474,000 viewers, while Kitchen Nightmare drew 4.4 percent and 508,000 viewers, contributing to the diverse early-evening landscape.
2 expressions: 1.5% and 174,000
Best Country Escape reached 1.4 percent with 170,000 viewers, and I Am Celia posted 3.3 percent with 287,000 viewers, reflecting a broad spectrum of audience interests across genres.
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Cinema Pass delivered 8.2 percent with 313,000 viewers, while Telecinco’s schedule continued to weave through a mix of entertainment and drama to capture varying viewer preferences.
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Casino Gran Madrid Online Impression stood at 3.1 percent with 85,000 viewers, a niche segment within the evening’s broader slate.
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Ana Torroja’s appearance pulled in 7.5 percent with 333,000 viewers, adding a musical interlude to the lineup before prime time.
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FBI reached 4.5 percent with 289,000 viewers, while Unflagging Cuatro logged 3.4 percent and 128,000 viewers, illustrating the channel’s continued presence in the late afternoon to early evening window.
Competition schedule: 1.4% and 37,000
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Nightmare in the Kitchen registered 4.8 percent with 390,000 viewers, and later, Nightmare in the Kitchen aired at 7:30 PM with 310,000 viewers. Afternoon programming on Antenna 3 kept a steady rhythm as audiences transitioned toward evening.
To love Forever delivered 12.4 percent with 1,136,000 viewers, adding a strong romantic note to the night’s lineup.
Bitter Land posted 14.1 percent with 1,164,000 viewers, showcasing a powerful performance for a drama in its time block.
And Now Sonsoles drew 12.3 percent and 1,033,000 viewers, reinforcing its position as a trusted morning-to-afternoon staple for many households.
Password achieved 22.4 percent, capturing 2,213,000 viewers and signaling its standout position in the data of the day.
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Save Me Lemon reached 11.1 percent with 1,113,000 viewers, while Save Me Orange posted 11.5 percent with 981,000 viewers, illustrating a consistent appetite for puzzle-driven, light entertainment.
25 Words: 8 percent and 673,000
Chain Reaction logged 5.6 percent with 551,000 viewers, contributing to the evening’s family-friendly vibe.
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Downton Abbey Cinema registered 6.3 percent and 583,000 viewers, while Three Kings Parade drew 9 percent with 788,000 viewers, signaling a festive mood on screen.
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Everything Is a Lie showed 4 percent with 405,000 viewers and later 5.1 percent with 449,000, illustrating how some programs fluctuate across time slots.
Everything Is a Lie: 5.1% and 449.000
Four a Day carried 4.1 percent with 338,000 viewers, followed by Four a Day at 20:00 with 4.8 percent and 452,000 viewers, continuing a theme of renewed interest as the evening progressed.
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Zapping recorded 5.9 percent with 579,000 viewers, while Better Late drew 5.1 percent with 429,000 viewers, maintaining momentum across the late afternoon-to-evening window.
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Know and Win captured 6 percent with 620,000 viewers, and Great Documentaries posted 4.1 percent with 369,000 viewers, underscoring a healthy appetite for factual programming.
Documenta2: 3.2% and 258,000
Jamie Oliver: Together Again delivered 2.2 percent with 183,000 viewers, while La 2 Gala de Reyes concerts reached 2.3 percent with 226,000 viewers, adding a cultural flavor to the day.
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Public Mirror Farewell to Benedict XVI registered 9 percent with 260,000 viewers, a moment of public interest that intersected with culinary and home-life programs throughout the day.
Open Kitchen by Karlos Arguiñano: Grilled Mushrooms with Shrimp achieved 15.8 percent with 790,000 viewers, a standout performance in the cooking format category.
Wheel of Fortune: 20 percent and 1,546,000
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25 Words: 1.6 percent and 9,000
Ana Rosa Program posted 12.3 percent with 357,000 viewers, and It’s Already Noon drew 11.9 percent with 842,000 viewers, indicating steady midday engagement.
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Funeral Benedict XVI reached 10.4 percent with 247,000 viewers, while To Be Frank posted 5.5 percent with 241,000 viewers as the day moved toward the late afternoon.
Regional Information delivered 6 percent with 1,393,000 viewers, showing how regional programming still commands a substantial audience.
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Better Call Kiko posted 0.2 percent with 1,000 viewers, Get Salami! 0.3 percent with 2,000, and High Voltage 1.9 percent with 28,000, rounding out a diverse and expansive slate.
Cobra Blood Alert: 1.9% and 44,000
Cobra Vendetta Alert (Part 2): 3.1% with 87,000 viewers, Heldt Regret Witness: 3.2% and 94,000, and Cobra Alert Most Searched: 4.3% with 113,000 showed the variety of urgent and dramatic content competing for attention.
In many languages, programming for all audiences continues to reflect a wide range of interests, from news and public affairs to entertainment and cooking shows. The day’s data demonstrates how viewers move through channels and genres, choosing experiences that align with mood, time, and availability. Across the board, the mix of reality, drama, comedy, and game shows keeps the schedule lively and responsive to audience tastes, with several programs achieving high engagement while others attract more modest but steady viewership. The landscape remains dynamic, and the relationships among programs, channels, and audience segments shape the narrative of a typical broadcasting day for this market.