TVE’s ‘El conquistador’ Begins Casting for Survival Show Hosted by Julian Iantzi
Televisión Española is warming up the motors for the first edition of El conquistador, a survival format created by YOTELE. The public chain announced this Friday that it has begun the search for contestants for the adventure reality show. The program is produced by Hostoil, a company that has built a strong track record in the Basque Country over 19 seasons of regional entertainment.
As TVE shared in its initial teaser, applicants who want to join the casting process for this survival reality show can fill out the online form that is currently active on the program’s webpage. To be eligible, candidates must be over 18 and legally reside in the country, along with other requirements outlined on the site.
The casting emphasizes an adventurous spirit and a willingness to push personal limits in challenging environments. Competitors will face tests of endurance, physical capacity, mental resilience, and sportsmanship, all while the show remains committed to diversity, inclusion and gender equality.
The selected contestants will travel to picturesque yet rugged locations in the Caribbean, where they will reside on TVE’s La 1 network for four weeks as the competition unfolds. The premiere date has not yet been announced, but registration for the show is currently open.
Additionally, TVE disclosed the prize for the winner of the first edition of El conquistador: a cash payout of 100,000 euros. This prize aligns with the rewards seen in other TVE formats such as Cover Night and MasterChef, reinforcing the channel’s strategy of rewarding endurance and skill across its portfolios.
Julian Iantzi fronts this adventure competition, which stands as one of ETB’s flagship formats, having entertained audiences since 2005. The show is directed by Patxi Alonso, who oversees executive production and is one of the format’s founders and coordinators of its development discussions.
Recently, ETB2 aired its 19th season, delivering strong results. At the start of January, the channel surpassed many national rivals, posting a share near 27 percent while averaging around 12 percent across the network group, underscoring the enduring appeal of locally produced adventure programming.