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María José Campanario Debuts on 'El Desafío' After Disclosing Fibromyalgia and On‑Set Hospital Visit

She credits her husband for urging her to compete, saying the experience revealed resilience she had not recognized.

Overview

  • Campanario appears in the new season of Antena 3’s El Desafío premiering January 9, positioning her as one of the show’s most anticipated contestants.
  • She publicly confirms living with fibromyalgia, describing daily pain and fatigue that complicated training and performances.
  • During filming she sought medical care multiple times, including a hospital visit after a choreography test in which a tire struck her head.
  • She says she underwent surgery on both shoulders and later suffered pneumonia following the summer’s production period.
  • Campanario chose the program for its family-friendly tone and joined with the aim of competing against her husband, former finalist Jesulín de Ubrique.