MIAMI – November 13, 2025 – Exatlón Estados Unidos announced its first eight competitors returning to take on the planet’s fiercest arenas, premiering Tuesday, December 2 at 7pm/6c. The longest-running Spanish-language TV sports competition is back stronger than ever for its historic tenth season, hosted by Frederik Oldenburg. Legendary Red and Blue team athletes return to the arenas where they made history, ready to battle a new wave of challengers for the coveted title and a grand cash prize.
The first confirmed athletes are:
- Anisa Guajardo – Mexican-American professional soccer player born in Fresno, California, who competed in four seasons of Exatlón Estados Unidos, including the All-Stars edition. Her speed and athletic discipline made her a key asset to her team.
- Denisse Novoa – Mexican actress and athlete known as “La Pantera,” a standout competitor in Season 3 of Exatlón Estados Unidos. Novoa has been one of the most popular participants in the competition’s history, recognized for her fast and dynamic style on every circuit. She has appeared in the Telemundo series Vuelve a Mí and Juego de Mentiras.
- Emmanuel Jáquez – Dominican athlete and finalist in multiple seasons of Exatlón Estados Unidos. Known as “El Plátano Power,” he earned the audience’s love and respect through his humility and impressive physical strength.
- Fernando Lozada – Mexican-Colombian influencer and TV host who competed in Season 4 of Exatlón Estados Unidos. He stood out for his charisma and athletic ability, becoming a fan-favorite before being eliminated near the semifinals. Lozada has also appeared in other Telemundo reality competitions such as La Casa de los Famosos and Los 50.
- Kelvin Rentería – Mexican athlete known as “El Vaquero,” one of the most iconic competitors in the history of Exatlón Estados Unidos, which led him to also participate in the first season of La Casa de los Famosos and Los 50. He has reached several finals thanks to his strength, consistency, and competitive spirit.
- Polo Monárrez – Mexican actor who competed in Exatlón Estados Unidos as part of Team Famosos. Originally known for his entertainment roles, he impressed viewers with his determination and positive attitude. He has also participated in Telemundo productions such as Los 50, Así Se Baila, and the primetime series Betty en Nueva York, La Suerte de Loli, and El Señor de los Cielos.
- Viviana Michel – Mexican soccer player from Club América Femenil who brought her talent and endurance to Exatlón Estados Unidos. This influencer and fitness enthusiast has stood out for her consistent performance and her emotive participation in both the All-Stars edition and La Isla: Desafío Extremo.
- Wilmarie Negrón – Puerto Rican nurse and obstacle-course athlete who competed in both Exatlón Estados Unidos and its All-Stars version. Her leadership and emotional strength made her a prominent figure on Team Azul.
In addition to these iconic personalities, the tenth season of Exatlón Estados Unidos will feature new personalities, including renowned Olympic medalists, professional athletes, and international sports champions. As the longest-running sports reality competition on Spanish-language television in the U.S., the franchise has brought together more than 200 competitors since its inception and awarded over $6 million in Prizes and Rewards. It continues to set the standard for athletic competition and storytelling, combining physical endurance with human emotion in a way that resonates with audiences nationwide.
Exatlón Estados Unidos is produced by AcunMedya for Telemundo under the executive production of Francisco “Cisco” Suárez, together with Luciano Cardinali as executive producer.
The audience will be able to enjoy Exatlón Estados Unidos on Telemundo, or catch up via the Telemundo App available on Google Play Store and Apple Store, or visit ExatlonEU.com or the YouTube channel @TelemundoEntretenimiento. Episodes will also be available to stream the next day on Peacock. Fans can also experience all the excitement via Facebook.com/ExatlonEstadosUnidos, Instagram @ExatlonEstadosUnidos and X @ExatlonTVEEUU, @TelemundoRealities and @Telemundo using #ExatlonEEUU.
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 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91 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
