Overview

• A massive power outage on April 28 disrupted electricity across the Iberian Peninsula, impacting daily life and media production in Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France.
• El Hormiguero aired on April 28 despite the blackout, featuring guest Juan y Medio, who shared personal anecdotes about navigating the outage's challenges.
• La Revuelta returned on April 29 in a low-energy format, broadcasting without an audience or full lighting to conserve electricity.
• Viewership data revealed El Hormiguero retained a significant lead, drawing 1.935 million viewers compared to La Revuelta's 1.408 million on April 29.
• The blackout has reignited discussions about emergency preparedness and highlighted the resilience of live entertainment in times of crisis.