Asturian television personality Arantxa del Sol faces another tense week on Survivors, living under the shadow of possible expulsion. Just moments after narrowly escaping the initial nomination, she garnered more audience support than her two rivals, and yet the leader of Plana Condena opted to re-nominate her alongside Reuben Torres. The dynamic on the island remains hot and unpredictable as the game tightens and alliances shift under pressure.
The appearance of the actress, model and presenter—whose family roots trace back to Cangas de Onís—brought fresh glimpses into her evolving television journey. This week also revisits a chapter in the life of the well-known bullfighter’s wife from Córdoba, keeping viewers up to date with a narrative thread that continues to unfold.
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The reasons for Arantxa del Sol returning to a central role in the delayed information reunion of a former Telecinco colleague and friend become clearer. The appearance on a spin-off segment tied to the channel’s programming rekindles two shared past chapters that still resonate.
Del Sol’s former partner in this narrative is the Italian actress and Vedette Carmen Russo. The two once co-hosted another legendary program, War of the Stars, which began its run in 1993 and featured two male hosts who helped anchor the show. Bertín Osborne and Jordi López were part of that landmark era.
Two teams faced off in diverse skill tests, with the competition sponsored by a roster of prominent figures from culture and sport. The losing team typically faced a light penalty, such as receiving a splash of water as a playful reminder of the stakes in the game.
As a result, Carmen Russo and Arantxa del Sol were on the receiving end of more than one playful watering hole, a testament to the close and cheeky camaraderie that defined the episodes. The lighthearted clash between the pair even inspired a witty gesture from the Italian star toward her partner, invoking a playful note in a rivalry that remained friendly on screen.
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Del Sol, who was born in Madrid but has long identified with Asturian and Cantabrian roots, was the first participant revealed by Telecinco for Survivors. Her daughter stands in defense of her on the set, strengthening the family connection that adds an extra layer to her public persona.
That week, she faced an expulsion vote at Playa Condena, with Pedro García Aguado among those voting. Other nominees included Ángel Jesús and Miri Pérez, who represented competing factions within the island’s social web.
The island drama peaked with two standout moments: Lorena Morlote and Kike Calleja were exiled to Playa Limbo, a staging area where later arrivals would join the game. Laura Matamoros and Kiko Jiménez entered the limbo alongside the others, shifting the power dynamics and raising the tension across the camp.
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Recent cast additions to Survivors included Marieta Diaz, who took her place after a surprising departure, and Zayra Gutierrez, who returned to Spain from Honduras following medical considerations. Carmen Borrego, under medical orders, is noted for dealing with reactive depression that has influenced her participation and presence on screen.