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RTVE's 'La familia de la tele' Faces Ratings Slump and Internal Criticism

The tabloid-style afternoon show struggles to attract viewers and draws backlash from RTVE staff and audiences over content and scheduling issues.

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Los presentadores de 'La familia de la tele': Belén Esteban, Aitor Albizua, María Patiño e Inés Hernand posan en un 'photocall'..
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Overview

  • After a heavily delayed launch on May 5, 'La familia de la tele' has seen a sharp ratings decline, dropping from 807,000 viewers on its debut to 623,000 by its third day.
  • The show, featuring former 'Sálvame' collaborators, has been criticized for its tabloid tone, which some RTVE employees deem inappropriate for public television.
  • Wednesday's broadcast was disrupted by papal conclave coverage, leaving viewers confused and frustrated over inconsistent scheduling and communication.
  • Social media reactions highlight public dissatisfaction with the show's format, content, and erratic airing times, further challenging its reception.
  • Despite a grand inaugural parade and high production investment, the program remains in third place in its time slot, trailing behind competitors on Antena 3 and Telecinco.