Josep Pedrerol: 'El Chiringuito' moves to Mediaset with a world exclusive planned

Madrid – The popular Spanish sports talk show 'El Chiringuito' has officially moved to Mediaset, marking a significant shift after 13 years with Atresmedia. The program, hosted by Josep Pedrerol, returned to the airwaves this week, airing Monday to Thursday on Energy at 11:45 p.m. and Sundays on Cuatro at midnight, with morning re-runs on Cuatro.

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It's between emotion and fright, because there are still a lot of things missing, we're in a big hurry.

Pedrerol, 60, described the days leading up to the premiere as a mix of excitement and stress. "It's between emotion and fright, because there are still a lot of things missing, we're in a big hurry," he admitted. He expressed a desire to feel the thrill of a new beginning, calling the move "exciting." The host also acknowledged the responsibility of not disappointing those who believed in the show at its new home.

"We're the same, we've just changed channels," Pedrerol stated, hinting at the show's familiar format. However, he teased new elements, including a "world exclusive" interview planned for the second broadcast day, which he had not even revealed to Mediaset management. The show will feature updated visuals, including new chairs resembling a team bench and large screens, but will quickly transition to current sports news.

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We're the same, we've just changed channels.

Pedrerol clarified that the move was not due to dissatisfaction with Atresmedia but rather a personal desire for change. "It's not that a cycle had ended or that I was exhausted at Atresmedia; these are moments when change is appealing," he explained. He cited his early ambition to work in radio, inspired by Luis del Olmo, and his eventual opportunity to do so, as a parallel to his current television career, which he once had no interest in pursuing.

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It's not that a cycle had ended or that I was exhausted at Atresmedia; these are moments when change is appealing.