The third season of La Casa de los Famosos México wrapped up with a finale full of excitement, laughter, and a few tears. After more than two months of housemates living together, plotting strategies, and sharing raw confessions, Aldo de Nigris Jr. emerged as the big winner. The former soccer player took home the top prize in a close contest against Dalílah Polanco, who secured second place. Dalílah quickly became a fan favorite thanks to her great sense of humor and real personality.
Aldo’s victory not only earned him the affection of millions of viewers but also a hefty cash prize. He received 4 million Mexican pesos, which comes out to about $235,000 US dollars at current exchange rates. With this win, the star from Monterrey joins an exclusive group of champions. He proved that charm, hard work, and playing fair can be more powerful than any carefully planned strategy.
This season’s competition was tougher than ever before. Other strong finalists included Abel “El Abelito” Sáenz, Shiky, and Mar Contreras. They all made it to the very end after facing nominations, arguments, and surprising alliances. Throughout the season, audiences saw countless viral moments. These ranged from epic debates to fleeting romances. Such drama lit up social media and kept everyone glued to the 24-hour broadcasts on ViX.
This third edition truly showed how popular the show is, making it one of Mexico’s most-watched TV events. The diverse cast brought together sports figures, musicians, actors, and online personalities. La Casa de los Famosos México once again became the talk of the nation. While Aldo de Nigris grabbed the suitcase filled with millions, the true winner was the audience. They made the reality show a massive hit week after week.
The Top Five Finalists of ‘La Casa de los Famosos México 3’
Let’s take a closer look at the stars who made it to the final week, and what they earned for their time in the famous house.
Clemente Rodríguez Calderón “Shiky”
Clemente, known as “Shiky,” is a Spanish actor, announcer, and comedian. Reports from Mexican media, including a story in TV Notas magazine, suggest Shiky earned about $150,000 US dollars for reaching the final. This means he received around $15,000 each week he was on the show.
The urban comedian has nearly 350,000 followers on Instagram. He became one of the season’s biggest surprises. As the episodes went on, Shiky won over viewers with his down-to-earth humor. He had a knack for turning any situation into a funny moment.
Mar Contreras
Mar Contreras, a Mexican actress and singer, showed off a charming personality during her time in ‘La Casa de los Famosos México 3.’ This helped her gain many new fans, adding to her more than 600,000 followers across social media. Her ability to adapt and shine carried her all the way to the program’s end.
Regarding her earnings from the reality show, Mar reportedly received $7,600 US dollars for each week she stayed in the house. This means she collected a total of $76,000 after reaching the final stage of the competition.
El Abelito
The youngest and most lovable contestant, El Abelito, was truly the breakout star of the season. He won hearts not just with his admirable personality but also with the sweetness and human touch he shared with viewers in every episode. With 2.6 million followers, this Mexican influencer has the most social media fans among all the finalists.
Abelito, whose real name is Abel Sáenz, is said to have earned a similar amount to Mar Contreras. He reportedly took home $7,600 US dollars weekly, totaling $76,000 for his run to the final.
Dalílah Polanco
Dalílah Polanco is a well-known Mexican actress with a long career in theater, television, and comedy. She has appeared in shows like ‘Vecinos’ and various Televisa soap operas. On the reality show, Dalílah surprised everyone by revealing her more human and sensitive side. She connected with the public beyond her acting roles, supported by over half a million followers on Instagram.
Like Shiky, Dalílah’s earnings for making it to the final totaled $150,000 US dollars. This means she earned $15,000 for each week she dedicated to ‘La Casa de los Famosos México.’
Aldo de Nigris Jr.
Aldo de Nigris comes from a family that has made a name for itself in various entertainment fields, so his spot in the show’s final was not a surprise. He is the son of Leticia de Nigris Guajardo, who is the sister of Poncho de Nigris. This makes him the nephew of one of television’s most talked-about and beloved hosts.
Before his big win, reports indicated that the presenter and influencer would have taken home $70,000 US dollars for participating in the reality show if he hadn’t won the grand prize. This base pay breaks down to $7,000 for each of the 10 weeks he spent living inside with the other celebrities.