Telemundo is leading the way in unscripted programming, and in their 2026-2027 programming slate, we’ll see more of their leading franchises, including La Casa de los Famosos, Exatlón Estados Unidos, and Top Chef VIP. Joining the slate is the singing competition Operación Triunfo and an adaptation of Peacock’s House of Villains.
For Latinos, live content is not just a form of entertainment; it’s how they spend time together and connect across generations, ages, and distance. Telemundo’s reality franchises fuel daily engagement, social conversation, and cross-platform viewing. These formats are designed as multiplatform ecosystems—extending beyond linear to streaming, and from digital to social — to build lasting audience connection and loyalty.
Capitalizing on the success of La Casa de los Famosos, Telemundo is upping the stakes with a new competition featuring aspiring singers. Operación Triunfo is set to premiere this summer on the network with Natalia Téllez tapped to host the show. Also joining the lineup is Juego de Villanos (working title), an adaptation of House of Villains, which brings reality stars together under one roof to find out who is the most villanous of them all.
“I think we have a very interesting, not only lineup, but a future in terms of the way that we are not only producing these reality shows, but also creating the whole 360 environment around the properties that we are producing, there’s an exciting moment for the content and the TV,” SVP of Unscripted Content, Adrián Santucho, told Deadline previewing Telemundo’s Unscripted slate. “What we are doing now is not only producing the show, but programming our shows, Monday through Friday, Sundays, two, three hours per day. It’s a very strong way to create the fandom that we are creating around the properties.”
He continued, “It’s not about a TV show … is more of a community. And I think this is an opportunity for us to keep growing and bring people, not only to our screen, but to our ecosystem.”
Santucho, who joined Telemundo earlier this year, said that although the network has produced existing formats, he sees a future where they start setting new trends with new formats, adding, “It’s those shows that we have to start pushing now at some point [as] we are in the position we can create trends now.”
Check out Telemundo’s Unscripted slate below.
La Casa de los Famosos Season 7: The multiplatform reality phenomenon La Casa de los Famosos returns with a new cast of fan-favorite celebrities living in complete isolation from the outside world. The series delivers an unfiltered, 24/7 viewing experience across platforms—including its wildly popular 24/7 live stream—powered by more than 100 cameras capturing every moment. As alliances form and rivalries intensify, audiences ultimately decide who will be crowned the winner of Telemundo’s highest-rated reality series.
Top Chef VIP: Top Chef VIP brings together celebrities in a high-stakes culinary competition judged by three renowned Latino chefs. Hosted by acclaimed actress Carmen Villalobos, the series combines skill, pressure and personality as contestants compete for the title and a $200,000 prize.
Exatlón Estados Unidos: Telemundo’s longest-running reality competition, Exatlón Estados Unidos, returns for its 11th season, pushing elite athletes to their physical and mental limits through demanding circuits and head-to-head challenges. Living in isolation, competitors face intense daily competition until one is crowned champion.
Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos: Hosted by Mexican actress, host and media personality Natalia Téllez, Operación Triunfo is a global music competition where a group of young artists live and train together at an academy while being filmed 24/7. Each week, they take the stage in high-profile live gala concerts, performing solo and in groups as they compete for the opportunity to launch a professional music career. Guided by a panel of judges and industry mentors, contestants are evaluated on their talent, growth and performance, while audiences play a key role in determining who advances. Blending artistic training, real-life moments and top-tier musical performances, the series delivers a compelling journey of personal ambition, creativity and transformation.
Juego de Villanos (Working Title): House of Villains brings together some of the most notorious personalities from Spanish-language reality TV in a high-stakes competition built on strategy, conflict and survival. Living under one roof, contestants must navigate shifting alliances, outmaneuver their rivals and adapt to an ever-changing game where trust is limited and every move has consequences. Through a series of physical, mental and social challenges, they compete to avoid elimination and gain control of the house. In the end, only one will rise above the rest to claim the title of ultimate “Supervillain” and a cash prize.
