Spanish TV game shows spark controversy and on‑air surprise

The latest contestant on the long‑running quiz program Saber y Ganar, Martin Escolar, has become the target of a wave of hostile comments on social media. The show’s official accounts warned that while opinions are allowed, insults and personal attacks are not, and said they would block users who violate this policy.

In a separate incident on the Antena 3 game show Pasapalabra, host Roberto Leal was briefly turned into a clue answer during the “Palabras Cruzadas” round. Leal read the definition that named him, prompting laughter from the studio audience and a light‑hearted moment for viewers.

Both events highlight the mix of serious online harassment and playful on‑air moments that can arise around Spain’s popular television quiz formats.