With the end of 2024 fast approaching, Spanish television is set to deliver its customary year-end programming filled with entertainment, nostalgia, and humor. Major networks, including Telecinco and Atresmedia, are creating special broadcasts to bid farewell to the year and welcome 2025 with open arms.
One of the standout highlights will be Telecinco's show 'De Viernes,' which has rapidly become one of the channel's top-performing programs this year. This festive episode will feature notable guests, starting with José María Almoguera, who will speak candidly about his upcoming reality television debut on 'GH DÚO 3.' Almoguera's appearance also promises discussions surrounding his complex relationship with his mother, Carmen Borrego, particularly after revelations about their lack of contact during Christmas.
Almoguera isn't the only returning guest; reality television stars Sofía Suescun and Kiko Jiménez will also grace the 'De Viernes' stage. The acclaimed winner of 'Gran Hermano 16' will share her experiences six months post-reconciliation with her mother, providing insight on their fraught relationship. Jiménez will join her to discuss their unique living arrangement and answer speculation about their relationship's future.
Meanwhile, Atresmedia is broadening its entertainment offerings with its annual New Year's Eve program, the 'Campanadas.' This year, Cristina Pedroche and Alberto Chicote will helm the broadcast for the eleventh consecutive time. Having previously dominated viewership, their involvement guarantees another spectacular farewell to the year. Pedroche, sounding optimistic, stated, "For me, it's an honor to be chosen again to bid farewell to the Campanadas... It’s the night of the year, and I want everything to be perfect."
Chicote echoed this sentiment, describing the moment as "magical"—the culmination of shared experiences across Spain as viewers unite for the countdown. They seek to carry forward the tradition of wishful thinking, with Pedroche sharing her heartfelt hopes for empathy and warmth as society transitions to 2025.
Beyond the 'Campanadas,' the network has planned several pre-New Year specials and movie marathons. 'Feliz Año Neox,' hosted by popular influencers and comedians, promises laughter with familiar, festive sketches and challenges. Tradition remains key, with Neox presenting its year-end specials alongside film favorites on each evening leading up to the new year's arrival.
Of course, cinema will also play a pivotal role. Antena 3 will premiere new films, such as 'A todo tren 2' and 'Operación Fortune: El gran engaño,' alongside routine favorite shows like 'Pasapalabra' and ‘La Ruleta de la Suerte,’ ensuring audiences have something to look forward to throughout the celebrations.
On the other hand, laSexta is set to inject humor, providing its crowds with the comedic 'Zapeando' before delving deep with its version of the Campanadas, featuring presenters Cristina Pardo and Dani Mateo. Pardo's familiarity with the format and Mateo's comedic flair are poised to bring humor to what is traditionally more emotional fare.
Finally, the overall sentiment resonates not only with the shows but with the presenters as well. Many have shared their hopes for the new year to bring joy and diminish strife. "We’re lacking joy at this moment. Let’s look forward to happier times," Mateo affirmed, underscoring the collective aspiration for 2025 to be less burdensome and more fulfilling.
This year, Spanish television is ready to bid farewell to 2024 with style and content capable of creating heartfelt connections across homes and communities. It's not just programming; it is about bonding, sharing hopes, and ushering joy for the year to come.
