Spanish television is experiencing a true war for prime time viewership. On one hand, there's El Hormiguero, Pablo Motos's show that's been leading entertainment nights on Antena 3 for years. On the other, the big novelty of last season: La Revuelta, David Broncano's format on TVE, which landed with great strength to compete directly against the veteran show.
Both shows fight every day to win over viewers, and in this battle, there are always outside opinions that, as always, fuel this great debate.
Tomás Roncero takes sides
One of the latest to speak out was Tomás Roncero, sports journalist and regular contributor to "AS" and "El Chiringuito." In a video published on the "AS" website, Roncero made his preference clear when he was asked which of the two shows he likes more.
His words were blunt: "If there's a tie, I'm more drawn to El Hormiguero." The Madridist journalist explained the reasons for his choice, highlighting Pablo Motos's role and his close friendship with one of Roncero's great idols: Sergio Ramos.
The nod to Sergio Ramos and the jab at Broncano
Tomás Roncero didn't stop there and added: "Pablo Motos is a very good friend of my admired Sergio Ramos, and that draws me in. Broncano, you're really an Atléti fan."
With these statements, the journalist not only shows his sympathy for Motos, but also throws a little jab at Broncano, a well-known Atlético supporter. For a self-confessed Madridist like Tomás Roncero, this detail makes the difference when choosing between the two shows.
The battle for viewership
Roncero's choice comes in a context where El Hormiguero and La Revuelta are measuring their strength night after night. Pablo Motos's show keeps its usual strength in the ratings, with numbers around 1.7 million viewers on average and a 14-16% share, figures that are very hard to beat.
Meanwhile, La Revuelta has burst onto the scene with freshness and its own style, winning over especially the young audience. Its numbers range between a 12 and 15% share, with an audience of around 1.5 million viewers. Although it's far from El Hormiguero's numbers, Broncano's show has managed to carve out a place in a very tough time slot.
The duel between the two shows promises to be long. While Pablo Motos relies on experience, a well-established format, and his endless list of international guests, David Broncano trusts his freshness, irreverent humor, and connection with the young audience to keep growing.
The battle is on and opinions, like Tomás Roncero's, only serve to fuel a debate that grows more interesting every day. In this particular television clásico, Roncero has already made it clear that his heart beats strongly for El Hormiguero.