Popstars: Memes flood social media after first episode of reality show's new season

The reality singing competition "Popstars" has returned to Telefe 25 years after its original run, with the goal of forming a new five-member girl band. The show's premiere episode, hosted by Nico Vázquez, focused on the initial auditions where approximately three thousand hopefuls showcased their talent.

Judging the contestants are Mexican producer Charlie García, who presides over the jury, alongside singers Nicki Nicole and Ángela Torres. The first episode primarily reviewed the audition process held at the Mary Terán de Weiss Stadium, from which only about a hundred participants advanced.

The premiere generated significant social media activity, with the hashtag #Popstars trending on X (formerly Twitter). Users shared numerous comments, photos, videos, and memes as they watched the program on Telefe, Disney+, or YouTube. Many expressed nostalgia, with comments like "25 years later, I'm reliving my adolescence watching #Popstars" appearing frequently.

Discussions online also centered on various aspects of the show, including the singing performances of contestants, the fashion choices of judges Nicki Nicole and Ángela Torres, and even the spiritual coach Martín Cirio's rendition of Christina Aguilera's "Pero me acuerdo de ti." The episode garnered close to 10 rating points.