RTVE has made a firm decision regarding one of its most controversial formats.La Familia de la Telehas been canceled after several months of declining viewership and internal crisis. The news has surprised the team, although within the halls of Prado del Rey, the outcome had already been expected.
The management of the public network has considered it unsustainable to keep the show on the air. According to sources close to the corporation, they have even debated whether to broadcast the next episode, scheduled for Monday. Some advocate for extending it a few weeks to disguise the failure, but others are in favor of cutting the problem at its root before it further affects the channel's image.
The viewership data have confirmed the collapse of the show, which this week was even surpassed by La 2. Despite attempts to revitalize the format with section changes, star guests, and promotional campaigns, the public's rejection has been evident. The production, led by La Osa, has been unable to connect with TVE's audience, who are more resistant to the style inherited from Sálvame.
After the cancellation, all eyes are on Belén Esteban's next destination
Internally, the situation has been experienced with tension and a certain widespread pessimism. Belén Esteban, a main face of the show, has publicly expressed her discomfort on several occasions. The rest of the team have also accepted that the project has been doomed for weeks, although they expected a bit more leeway from management.
Despite the closure, the network doesn't want to completely break ties with some of the show's most visible faces. Some sources claim that they're considering turning the format into a weekly prime time show. According to Informalia, Belén already has a new project and could be part of the format that replaces the canceled one.
This move is part of a relocation plan that also affects other collaborators and presenters. RTVE wants to avoid a traumatic break and take advantage of the media pull of certain profiles. Belén, who has shown a unique ability to keep herself relevant on television, will play a key role in that new strategy.
Between the end and continuity: Belén Esteban's next path
The goal now is to shift toward more solid formats, less conflictive and with greater general acceptance. The failure of La Familia de la Tele has served as an internal lesson, and they want to learn from the mistakes made. RTVE has chosen to close one chapter and open another more aligned with its public image.
In conclusion, the end of the show marks a turning point in the network's programming. Belén Esteban will remain linked to the entity, but from a different role and with a more controlled project. The chapter of La Familia de la Tele has already been officially closed, although its impact is still being felt in the offices of Prado del Rey.