The jungle drums are beating louder than ever for the new season of “La Isla: Desafío Extremo,” and we’ve got the scoop on the first batch of contestants facing the chopping block. Two fierce Sharks and one Eagle have landed themselves in hot water, battling to stay in the intense survival competition. While all three are in danger, only two will get a second chance to prove their mettle.
Spanish actor José María Galeano and Bolivian actress Ximena Herrera, both from the Sharks team, are among the initial nominees. From the Eagles, Mexican personality Zoraida Gómez found herself nominated. The tension is palpable as these stars navigate the early challenges of the Dominican Republic’s exotic landscapes where the season was filmed.
Galeano took his nomination in stride, sharing his thoughts with a dose of self-awareness. “You reap what you sow, and I’m collecting the fruits of my mistakes,” he stated. “I accept it and I understand it.” It turns out three of his own teammates, Fernanda Flores, Martín Salvador, and Ximena herself, cast votes against him. Herrera also admitted she wasn’t surprised by her own nomination, feeling she hadn’t yet found the time to truly gel with the group.
Zoraida’s nomination story is a bit more dramatic. Her entire team, the Eagles, voted for her. Yet, she spun it positively. “They’ve expressed it to me, they’ve talked with me and told me I have much more to give,” Gómez shared. “They want to test me as an Eagle. Maybe I’m not the strongest, but I have other skills that can help a team.” Her resilience will certainly be put to the test.
The week promises more twists and turns. Friday is set for a “Revenge” challenge, followed by a “Power” day on Sunday. The show will reveal its first eliminated contestant on Monday, so mark your calendars!
Meet the Teams on ‘La Isla: Desafío Extremo’
Here’s a quick look at the players making up each team in this high-stakes game:
- Sharks: José María, Helen, Ximena, Fernanda Martín, and Rodrigo
- Eagles: Elizabeth, Christian, Gary, Estefanía, Nievelis, Roberto
- Panthers: Mauricio, Julieta, Jason, Zoraida, Moi, and Paulina
Weekly Challenge Rundown
Each day brings a new twist to the competition:
- Monday is Elimination Day.
- Tuesday focuses on Survival challenges.
- Wednesday brings Punishment.
- Thursday is when Nominations happen.
- Friday offers a chance for Revenge.
- Sunday features Power challenges.
Winning challenges comes with sweet rewards, like captaincies and immunity from elimination. But be warned, the contestants themselves decide who gets sent home through their votes. When only three players remain, a final, grueling challenge will crown the ultimate champion. Beyond bragging rights and the prestige of enduring this tough competition, the grand prize stands at a cool $200,000.
“La Isla: Desafío Extremo” is hosted by Héctor Suárez Gomis. You can catch all the drama Monday through Friday and again on Sunday, starting at 7pm/6c, on Telemundo. If you prefer to watch on the go, tune in simultaneously on the official app, or stream episodes later on Peacock.