# Karlos Arguiñano television career updates

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> Updated: 2026-09-13T22:18:49.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Basque chef Karlos Arguiñano recently marked his 78th birthday, noting that while he may retire around age 80 or 81, he intends to continue hosting ‘Cocina abierta’ on Antena 3 for as long as his health allows.

Following this milestone, Arguiñano is returning to Antena 3 with a new season of ‘Cocina abierta de Karlos Arguiñano’. The upcoming season will feature a renovated studio set and continue its focus on seasonal, budget-friendly cooking. The program will maintain its family-oriented format, including segments by Joseba Arguiñano and Eva Arguiñano. The return follows a successful previous cycle where the show averaged over 800,000 viewers and led its time slot for four consecutive years.

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### 2026-09-13: Karlos Arguiñano returns to Antena 3 with new season

Chef Karlos Arguiñano returns to Antena 3 with a renovated studio and new season of ‘Cocina abierta’, featuring seasonal recipes and segments by Joseba and Eva Arguiñano.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karlos-arguiano-returns-to-antena-3-with-new-season

### 2026-09-10: Karlos Arguiñano celebrates 78th birthday and discusses television future

Spanish chef Karlos Arguiñano celebrates his 78th birthday, affirming his commitment to television while his namesake bar in Zarautz continues to serve as a popular culinary destination.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karlos-arguiano-celebrates-78th-birthday-and-discusses-television-future

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