Eighteen Villains Will Compete for the Title of Villano Máximo (Ultimate Villain) and $200,000 in Cash in the Only Competition Where Being Bad Can Be Very Good
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MIAMI – October 14, 2026 – Just when it seemed audiences had seen it all on Spanish-language reality television, 18 of entertainment’s most controversial personalities are ready to prove that being bad can be very good in Telemundo’s Juego de Villanos, the first Spanish-language adaptation of Peacock’s hit format House of Villains, premiering Tuesday, October 20 at 7pm/6c. The contestants will live together under one roof in Villa Villana (Villain Villa), a luxurious mansion where alliances, strategy and betrayal are all part of a competition in which no one is safe. With $200,000 in cash and the coveted title of Villano Máximo (Ultimate Villain) at stake, what will it take to win? Here’s everything you need to know before the big premiere.
Who are the 18 villains entering the competition?
Actors known for playing unforgettable antagonists, controversial celebrities and reality stars will face off in a game where their reputation may be their greatest weapon. Sergio Mayer, Aleska Génesis, Lis Vega, Sandra Itzel, Álex Caniggia, “Yam Yam” Arocho, Julia Argüelles, Álex Ghita, Salvador Zerboni, Yina Calderón, Alicia Machado, Nahomi Mejía, Plutarco Haza, Luca Onestini, Arleth Terán, David Ponce, Awilda Herrera and Miguelito arrive ready to show what they’re made of, all under the unique and provocative guidance of the show’s host, Facundo. WATCH ‘LA MENTE DEL VILLANO’ – PART 1 AND PART 2
What will it take to become the Villano Máximo (Ultimate Villain)?
Popularity means nothing. Strategy means everything. The villains must conquer challenges, build alliances, stay one step ahead of their rivals and use every possible advantage to remain in the competition. One smart move can change everything, while one bad decision could put their place in the game, and their shot at the $200,000 grand prize, at risk.
Every week, two contestants will be voted off by their fellow villains, raising the stakes as the competition intensifies. Plus, every Sunday, special guests known for their iconic villainous roles will enter the villa, bringing even more drama, surprises and entertainment to Juego de Villanos.
Who decides which villains are eliminated?
The villains themselves! In this competition, contestants aren’t just competing against one another; they also have the power to determine their rivals’ fate. When it’s time to vote, alliances will be put to the test, and any friend can quickly become an enemy. In this game, betrayal is always just one vote away.
Juego de Villanos brings together 18 personalities, all willing to do whatever it takes to make it to the end. In each episode, contestants will have to demonstrate their ability to manipulate, negotiate and outplay their rivals through intense challenges and eliminations designed to test their strategy and gameplay skills. Throughout the season, alliances can shift at any moment, rivalries will intensify and every move will have consequences. Only one will outlast the competition to be crowned Villano Máximo and take home the $200,000 cash prize.
Juego de Villanos is produced by Banijay Colombia for Telemundo and is based on NBCUniversal Formats’ House of Villains, under the supervision of Adrián Santucho, Senior Vice President of Unscripted Content, alongside Pancho Calvo, Vice President of Unscripted Content, with Juan Pablo Ybarra serving as executive producer. For Banijay Colombia, Harold Sánchez is the executive producer and Hernán Huñis serves as showrunner.
Juego de Villanos will air weeknights and Sundays on Telemundo and will also be available on the Telemundo app, available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, and the following day on Peacock. Audiences can visit the @TelemundoEntretenimiento YouTube channel for more content or join the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X via @JuegoDeVillanos and @TelemundoRealities, using #JuegoDeVillanos. In Latin America, the program will also air on Telemundo Internacional and will be available the following day on the Universal+ streaming service.
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 95 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:
Gerardo Oyola
Director, Alternative Programming Publicity
gerardo.oyola@nbcuni.com
