An additional celebrity will make a surprise entrance in a season that promises to be the most intense and dramatic yet, airing live Weeknights and Sundays at 7pm/6c
MIAMI, FL – February 17, 2026 – Telemundo lit up primetime tonight with the highly anticipated premiere of its hit reality competition, La Casa de los Famosos, officially unveiling this season’s housemates during a dazzling live gala hosted by Jimena Gállego and Javier Poza. The 21 celebrities, representing different nationalities, generations, and professional backgrounds, have officially begun living together as they compete for the coveted $200,000 cash prize. The most famous house on Spanish-language television is back, and this season promises unexpected alliances, explosive confrontations, and emotions pushed to the limit. Viewers can follow every twist and turn Monday through Friday and Sundays at 7pm/6c, along with 24/7 live access on the @TelemundoEntretenimiento YouTube channel.
The celebrities now living inside the house:
- Caeli Santa Olalla – Content creator, actress, and influencer with over 30 million followers and extensive reality TV experience.
- Celinee Santos – Professional model who represented her native Dominican Republic at Miss Universe® in 2024.
- Eduardo Antonio “El Divo” – Cuban singer and TV personality known for his bold style and massive social media following.
- Fabio Agostini – Reality TV standout and fitness model recognized for his competitiveness and commanding presence.
- Horacio Pancheri – Argentine telenovela actor with a solid artistic career and former Top Chef VIP contestant.
- Jailyne Ojeda – Influencer, model, and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California with a powerful digital community.
- Josh Martínez – Winner of Big Brother USA and former contestant on Telemundo’s Los 50 .
- Julia Argüelles – Actress, singer, and content creator focused on lifestyle and fashion.
- Kenny Rodríguez – Love Island USA fan favorite, born in New York City to Dominican parents.
- Kenzo Nudo – Model and former basketball player from Arizona of Mexican descent; also a former Love Island USA contestant.
- Kunno – Global digital sensation with over 40 million followers, known for viral choreography and trendsetting style.
- Laura González – Model and TV personality with runway and reality competition experience.
- Laura Zapata – Iconic Mexican actress with a legendary career in theater, film, and television, known as the ultimate telenovela villain.
- Lupita Jones – Entrepreneur and producer who made history as the first Mexican woman crowned Miss Universe® in 1991.
- Oriana Marzoli – Reality competition powerhouse recognized for her fiery personality and glamorous edge.
- Sergio Mayer – Actor, producer, and prominent entertainment personality with a long-standing career.
- Stefano Piccioni – Brazilian model and fitness athlete with experience in realities and television shows in Brazil.
- Vanessa Arias – Actress and host with a strong presence in telenovelas and entertainment programming.
- Yoridan Martínez – Cuban athlete and trainer, beloved Exatlón Estados Unidos competitor and Season 7 champion.
- Curvy Zelma – Influencer, model, body-positivity advocate, life coach, and former Top Chef VIP contestant.
- Zoe Bayona – Content creator from Spain and participant of multiple reality and television programs.
But the surprises are only just beginning, as an additional celebrity will be entering the house soon, raising the tension even higher in a season that promises to bring out both the best and the worst in each participant, from morning to night.
Premiere night shifted the course of the competition from the very start: Kenny Rodríguez became the first nominated housemate of La Casa, while Yoridan Martínez and Fabio Agostini were the first to enter El Destierro, a brand-new twist introduced this season, and a fate no one wants. In addition, Jailyne Ojeda was announced as the Leader of the Week and chose Laura Zapata as her companion in the suite. Meanwhile, the renowned Colombian content creator and entrepreneur, Yina Calderón, surprised everyone with her arrival at the opening gala, joining as a panelist alongside Cristina Porta, Manelyk González and René Franco. Even more surprises are in store in tomorrow’s episode, Wednesday, featuring the first Weekly Challenge; followed by Nominations on Thursday, Salvation Steal on Friday, and Sunday’s live gala with Desterrado in an episode that will leave everyone speechless.
To stay up to date on everything happening inside La Casa de los Famosos, viewers can tune in early to the network’s programs. Throughout the season, Hoy Día (8am/7c) will feature the “La Casa de los Famosos Sin Censura” segment, delivering direct, open, and unfiltered updates. In addition, En Casa con Telemundo (1pm/12c) will include special appearances by Season 4 winner, Maripily Rivera, who will break down the most memorable moments of each episode. Coverage will be complemented by La Mesa Caliente (3pm/2c) and Al Rojo Vivo (4pm/3c), offering additional content and special guest interviews. Throughout the season, eliminated contestants, the hosts and panelists, will appear across the network’s daytime shows to discuss the house dynamics and real-time developments.
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Under 24/7 surveillance, La Casa de los Famosos brings together a group of personalities completely cut off from the outside world, living under one roof as they compete for a cash prize. The hit primetime competition has become the most successful reality franchise on U.S. Hispanic television, thanks to its powerful multiplatform format that engages fans of all ages. Every week, audiences will witness raw emotions, shifting alliances, fierce rivalries, and unexpected twists and strategies.
The audience can enjoy La Casa de los Famosos live or via the Telemundo app, available on the Google Play Store and Apple Store. Episodes will also be available to stream the next day on Peacock. Viewers can also visit the @TelemundoEntretenimiento YouTube channel for additional content and join the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X via @LaCasadelosFamososTLMD, using #LCDLF6.
La Casa de los Famosos is produced by EndemolShine Boomdog, part of Banijay Americas company, for Telemundo under Adrián Santucho, Senior Vice President of Unscripted Content, with Pancho Calvo as the network’s executive producer, as well as Frank Scheuermann, Julia Tradd, and Erika Vargas as executive producers for EndemolShine Boomdog, and Pablo Alonso as showrunner.
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 96% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 94 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Press contact:
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Director, Alternative Programming Publicity
gerardo.oyola@nbcuni.com
