A New Generation of Aspiring Superstars Will Compete in Live Galas And Live Together 24/7 as They Pursue Their Dreams in This International Phenomenon Making Its U.S. Television Debut
MIAMI, FL – June 8, 2026 — Telemundo is set to make television history with the premiere of Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos, the iconic music competition series debuting Tuesday, July 7 at 7pm/6c. Hosted by Natalia Téllez and featuring David Bisbal as a member of the judging panel, this global phenomenon will bring together a new generation of talented young artists determined to chase their dreams. Week after week, they will prove they have what it takes to become the next music superstar in a one-of-a-kind experience that promises to redefine musical entertainment on Spanish-language television.
Following a nationwide audition process that attracted thousands of hopefuls from across the country, the contestants selected during the final callback round represent a diverse mix of backgrounds, personalities, and musical styles. For the first time, these aspiring artists will step onto the Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos stage, where the final participants who will enter la academia (the academy) will be chosen. There, they will receive intensive training in singing, performance, choreography, and other artistic disciplines while living together 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Each week, contestants will take the stage in spectacular live galas, putting their talent, dedication, and artistic growth to the test in front of the judges and viewers at home. Their performances will determine who advances in the competition on the road to the grand finale, where only one contestant will claim victory and become the first-ever winner of Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos.
Telemundo will soon announce additional members of the judging panel, as well as the Academy Director, coaches, and aspiring artists who will be part of Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos.
Audiences can join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and X via @OperacionTriunfoUSA and @TelemundoRealities, using #OperacionTriunfoUSA.
Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos is under the supervision of Adrián Santucho, Senior Vice President of Non-Scripted Content, alongside executive producers Luciano Cardinali and Fernando Lorente.
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.
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