'Maestros de la Costura Celebrity' has made waves since its premiere on February 9, bringing together beloved figures from various backgrounds to showcase their sewing skills. This fresh edition of the popular fashion talent show, hosted by Raquel Sánchez Silva, has replaced its typical anonymous contestants with celebrities, offering viewers the thrill of watching familiar faces tackle complex design challenges.
The show airs every Thursday night at 10:50 PM on La 1 of RTVE, following another popular program, 'La Revuelta'. The first episode attracted impressive ratings, drawing 1.032 million viewers and securing a 10.5% audience share. The blend of creativity and entertainment promised by this season has certainly captured public interest.
Among the contestants are well-known personalities like singer Rosa López, former bullfighter Óscar Higares, television host Pilar Rubio, actress Mónica Cruz, and actor Canco Rodríguez. The diverse backgrounds of these contestants add layers of intrigue to the competition, as they navigate the demands of sewing with both excitement and anxiety. Raquel Sánchez Silva expressed her enthusiasm as she leads this new lineup, stating, "Como presentadora te digo, que lo echaba de menos. Echaba de menos tener a famosos a mi lado." Her excitement echoes the sentiments of many fans eager to see this interaction.
This season also highlights various fashion styles, starting with the unique coquette and mob wife aesthetics. Contestants first tackle the coquette style characterized by pastel colors and delicate fabrics, before moving on to the bold and extravagant elements of the mob wife trend. This variety not only challenges the participants creatively but also engages audiences with interesting topics and discussions around fashion and femininity.
One standout contestant, Rosa López, spoke candidly about her experiences, saying, "Participar en Maestros de la Costura Celebrity me ha hecho ver lo que echo de menos a mi abuela." Her reflections touch on personal growth through the art of sewing—a theme seen throughout the episode—to reconnect with her roots and honor familial ties.
For each challenge, contestants are pushed out of their comfort zones. Óscar Higares described one challenge as "muy guay," expressing how much pressure they faced yet emphasizing the learning opportunities it provided. He added, "Ha sido una experiencia muy bonita, ha sido una experiencia muy estresante, un aprendizaje brutal en tiempo récord en el que había que resolver sobre la marcha miles de cosas." These insights reveal both the stress and the camaraderie shared among contestants as they navigate the sewing studio.
Judges Palomo Spain, María Escoté, and Lorenzo Caprile bring their expertise and high standards to the table. Palomo candidly admitted, "A mí al principio muchísimo. Yo estaba aterrado" when it came to critiquing well-known personalities. This candidness adds depth to the show's dynamic, exploring how the judges grapple with their roles when facing contestants they admire.
This season aspires to debunk myths around who can sew and why people feel apprehensive about domestic tasks like sewing. Lorenzo Caprile noted, "Paradójicamente, el público general quizás va a empatizar más en esta edición con el mensaje que queremos trasladar." His words resonate with the program's goal of showing how sewing skills should be accessible to everyone, irrespective of gender or professional background.
Following the initial design challenges focusing on stylistic elements, the upcoming episodes will introduce guest judges and specific theme-based competitions which promise to captivate the audience. One challenge includes the contestants working with the renowned Spanish brand Is Coming, tasked with replicable designs from their latest collection. This promises to allow viewers insight not only on the creative process but also on collaboration within the fashion industry, underscoring the show’s expansion beyond simple competitions.
With each passing week, fans are encouraged to anticipate new twists and turns. The show is set to continue exploring the intersectionality between popular culture and bespoke fashion, ushering viewers through heartfelt stories and showcasing the joy of creation. Overall, 'Maestros de la Costura Celebrity' has successfully captivated viewers by merging both entertainment and artistry, compelling fans to join the participants on their sewing journeys.