BBC Studios has announced that, after a twenty-year hiatus, a celebrity edition of the iconic format, “Weakest Link,” is set to return to Spanish screens this week with Telecinco on September 4 at 22:50. The six-part primetime local version entitled, “El Rival más Débil,” will be produced by Brutal Media, and executive produced by Isabel Duran who joined Brutal from BBC Studios as Head of Entertainment. This is their first confirmed production since joining forces with BBC Studio in April this year.
Hosted by Spanish presenter Luján Argüelles, each episode sees eight celebrity contestants from the same discipline work together to answer questions and bank as much money as possible. At the end of each round, contestants vote for the player they believe is letting the team down – and the weakest link is eliminated until just two contestants remain to battle it out in the final. The contestant who receives the highest number of votes leaves the game as the host declares the iconic phrase, “You are the Weakest Link. Goodbye.” Fun, humorous and, at times, ruthless – “El Rival más Débil” will see local actors, politicians, singers, comedians, athletes and journalists attempt to avoid becoming the Weakest Link.
Commenting on the new license, Raimon Masllorens, CEO of Brutal Media said: "It is with great pride that in just a few short months since joining forces we present this first production as part of BBC Studios. We are thrilled to announce the comeback of the ‘Weakest Link,’ a beloved format in Spain that is an unquestionable brand of the BBC internationally. The production has been crafted with profound dedication to delivering the finest version tailored for the Spanish audience today.”
Jaime Guerra, Director of the Content Production Division, Mediaset España, assured that “With the ‘Weakest Link’ we are betting on one of the most emblematic and original gameshows on television. To this edition, adding the novelty of a great casting of famous contestants divided by professions, audiences will be surprised by their rivalry and competitiveness to avoid being eliminated from the game.”
BBC Studios Global Entertainment is an internationally award-winning network of multi-genre studios delivering beloved, high quality, iconic content and the next generation of hit shows to its partners and global audiences. Its format catalog features some of the most globally successful and iconic gameshow formats, including “Weakest Link,” “Master Mind” and “Question of Sport,” as well as recent hits “In With a Shout,” “Bridge of Lies,” “Breaking Point” and the award-winning “The 1% Club.”