Overview

• Critics highlighted a July 29 challenge where Abelito could not pedal a stationary bike because the equipment was not adapted to his stature.
• Producers provided Abelito with a small stool for certain tasks, but he must carry it himself to participate in group dynamics.
• Viewers have taken to social platforms to demand structural accessibility improvements instead of symbolic gestures for his inclusion.
• The show has leveraged Abelito’s surprise disco ball reveal and a recent “baby” prank to sustain record levels of online engagement.
• Abelito’s TikTok following of over four million and his background as a circus performer turned economics graduate have cemented his status as a fan favorite in the 24/7 streaming format.