MIAMI – May 7, 2026 – Telemundo ranks as the most-watched Spanish-language television network in weekday afternoons (Monday–Friday, 1–5 PM) among adults 18–49 year-to-date through May 1st, according to Nielsen, holding a 5% lead over the competition. The network’s afternoon block, featuring En Casa con Telemundo, La Mesa Caliente, and Al Rojo Vivo, has outperformed the competition year-to-date, underscoring Telemundo’s continued momentum and strong audience demand for its live, original entertainment programming.
Offering four hours of live entertainment, news, lifestyle content and the day’s most talked-about topics, Telemundo’s daytime lineup resonates with U.S. Hispanic audiences, led by top talent and compelling content across the entire block. The network’s afternoon programming is also poised to further drive viewership with upcoming coverage highlighting the entertainment, culture and celebration surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
- En Casa con Telemundo (1pm/12c) ranks as the #1 program in its timeslot year-to-date in its 1-3pm timeslot, leading Univision by +7% among adults 18–49. Hosted by Carlos Adyan, Aleyda Ortiz, Chikybombom and Gabriel Coronel, the fan-favorite two-hour entertainment show delivers a mix of live entertainment, lifestyle and trending pop culture topics, connecting with viewers across weekday afternoons.
- La Mesa Caliente (3pm/2c): ranks #1 in its timeslot among adults 18–49, outperforming the competition by +4%. Hosted by Verónica Bastos, Andrea Meza, Lindsay Casinelli and Karla Monroig, the show continues to gain traction with audiences following its recent refresh, reinforcing its position as a top choice for Hispanic viewers.
- Al Rojo Vivo (4pm/3c) Telemundo’s flagship news magazine, ranks #1 in its timeslot among adults 18–49 year-to-date, outperforming the competition by +2%. Anchored by Jessica Carrillo and Lourdes Stephen, the program remains a trusted destination for breaking news and in-depth reporting.
Audiences can watch the network’s daytime programming live on Telemundo, the Telemundo app, available on the Google Play Store and Apple Store, and the @TelemundoEntretenimiento YouTube channel, with additional content available via Telemundo.com. Viewers can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X by following @Telemundo.
Source: Nielsen, Big Data + Panel, LSD, 1–5P strict daypart (excluding sports and specials), 12/29/25–5/1/26, A18–49 (000).
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.
