Television’s enduring reality saga continues as the current edition advances with a dramatic merger of two iconic groups. Almost fifty days into the Cayos Cochinos adventure, the show confirms that its ten contestants will share one living space starting with the eighth premiere, set to air this Thursday at 22:00.
Adara Miller, Alma Bollo, Asraf Beno, Bosco Martínez-Bordiú, Diego Pérez, Ginés Corregüela, Jonan Wiergo, and the survivors from the recent word exile — Manuel Cortés, Arelys Ramos, Raquel Arias, and Yaiza Martín — will now cohabit the format’s fresh venue, Playa Pelicano. This relocation marks a new chapter in the competition, layering social dynamics with the added pressure of close quarters and unforeseen twists.
Once the group is gathered, two key tasks will unfold. A prize game will test strategy and teamwork, while a leader game will crown the person who earns immunity from subsequent nominations. The winner of the leader game gains a shield against the vote, influencing the upcoming cycle of eliminations.
Meanwhile, four contestants — Yaiza, Arelys, Manuel Cortés, and Raquel Arias — remain in play after the liberation ceremony last Tuesday. Among them, one will be expelled during the next elimination round, determined by the smallest number of votes from the audience. Before leaving the cohabitation, the departing player will have a final moment, the last word, enabling them to grant a friend a strategic advantage or an extra weight in the game. The expelled will still live alongside Jaime Nava and Artur at Playa de los Olvidados until the final decision. A public vote on the fate of the participants will be conducted via Mitele, with the results announced during Survivientes: Conexión Honduras next Sunday.
The season will continue to explore the core challenges of living together, including interpersonal tensions and alliance shifts. Manuel Cortés faces scrutiny following his exclusion at the liberation ceremony, while friends rally around him in moments of tension with Asraf’s team. Reported incidents such as the overnight theft of honey and oil in the Redacción Yotele area add another layer of intrigue. The evolving relationships between Adara, Jonan, and Asraf will remain central as alliances form and fracture. The evening will culminate in a new nomination round, slated for announcement next Thursday.
The producers emphasize that the show remains a forum for strategy, endurance, and social gameplay, with the cast working through conflicts, loyalties, and the unpredictable nature of life in a remote paradise. Viewers can expect continued coverage of voting dynamics, immunity plays, and the shifting social landscape that defines this season’s storyline.