After three weeks on the challenging natural landscapes of the Dominican Republic, influencer Fernanda Flores has been eliminated from “La Isla: Desafío Extremo.” She is the third participant, and another woman, to depart the competition.
Flores, 27, was part of the ‘Tiburones’ team. She entered the second group of nominees for the week, defined on the same day as her elimination.
She lost a strength and balance challenge that required arranging small wooden blocks spelling “La Isla” on a tilted platform. Participants pulled the platform back with a rope, holding the blocks in place while raising their team’s flag. Flores dropped her blocks at the final moment.
Upon realizing her elimination, the Mexican reality star stood still as her teammates reacted with surprise. Martín Salvador approached her for an embrace shortly after. “I tried,” Flores responded.
Despite the disappointment, Flores expressed a sense of relief and joy at the prospect of returning home. She looked forward to eating what she wanted and hugging her family.
Flores reflected that the way the pieces fell at the very end, just as she reached for her flag, felt “destined to happen.” She added that she had prayed before the elimination challenge, placing her fate in God’s hands.
Fernanda Flores is a well-known influencer, model, and reality star. She gained international recognition through her appearances on TLC’s popular show “90 Day Fiancé.” Born in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, she moved to the United States after meeting Jonathan Rivera, starring in a prominent story on the reality series.
Her marriage to Rivera lasted from 2018 to 2020. Following their separation, Flores capitalized on her media exposure to build a robust career as a content creator and entrepreneur.
Across platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where she boasts over 500,000 combined followers, she shares her lifestyle, beauty routines, travel experiences, and personal thoughts. Flores has also featured in fashion campaigns, cultivating an image of independence and empowerment within the reality TV and digital entertainment spheres.
The current teams in “La Isla: Desafío Extremo” include ‘Tiburones’ with José María, Helen, Ximena, Martín, and Rodrigo. ‘Panteras’ consists of Christian, Gary, Estefanía, Nievelis, and Roberto. ‘Águilas’ comprises Mauricio, Julieta, Jason, Moi, and Paulina.
Previous eliminations include Zoraida Gómez and Elizabeth Gutiérrez. Fernanda Flores is the latest contestant to be removed.
The show follows a structured weekly calendar. Eliminations occur on Mondays, followed by Survival challenges on Tuesdays and Punishment tasks on Wednesdays. Thursdays are for Nominations, Fridays for Revenge challenges, and Sundays feature Power challenges.
Victories in these challenges grant contestants captaincies, immunities, and other strategic rewards. Eliminations are determined by votes among the participants. The final three contestants will face a decisive challenge to crown the champion.
Beyond the prestige of surviving the rigorous competition, the ultimate prize for the champion is USD $200,000.
“La Isla: Desafío Extremo” airs Monday through Friday, and again on Sunday, at 7 pm ET/6 pm CT on Telemundo. The show is also available for simultaneous viewing on its official app and episodes can be streamed on Peacock.