# Supervivientes reality show production controversies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/supervivientes-reality-show-production-controversies
> Updated: 2026-08-17T15:04:29.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Following the announcement that Mediaset will return the reality series ‘Supervivientes’ for an ‘All Stars’ edition in 2026, former contestants have raised concerns regarding the physical and emotional toll of the program.

Almudena Porras reported experiencing severe menstrual pain, weight loss, insect bites, and mental strain, stating, “Estoy un poco… lo que viene siendo insoportable. Creo que me va a entrar el periodo. Mi cabeza está todo el rato luchando.”

Further allegations were made by Violeta Mangriñán, who criticized production conditions and the treatment of participants by technical and medical staff. Mangriñán claimed that medical personnel denied contestants cold water to manage thirst and that directors reprimanded exhausted participants over viewership numbers. She also suggested implementing age limits to protect health and highlighted significant wage disparities between standard contestants and star participants.

## Claims

- Violeta Mangriñán claimed she was treated poorly during her time on the reality show 'Supervivientes'. (single source)
- Mangriñán suggested there should be an age limit for participants due to health risks. (single source)
- The contestant reported that medical staff denied participants cold water to prevent satiety. (single source)
- Mangriñán criticized the production direction for reprimanding contestants when viewership numbers dropped. (single source)
- Mangriñán highlighted significant pay disparities between regular contestants and star hires. (single source)
- Mangriñán stated she earned approximately 1,000 euros per week during her participation. (single source)
- Colate Vallejo-Nágera reportedly earned 42,000 euros per week on the same edition. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Candela Ruggeri denies Flor Vigna’s accusations regarding Nico Occhiato

Candela Ruggeri denies Flor Vigna’s accusations of attempting to seduce Nico Occhiato during a past trip, claiming the events were described inaccurately.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/violeta-mangrin-criticizes-supervivientes-production-conditions

### 2026-08-04: Supervivientes All Stars 2026 announced as contestants report post‑show health issues

Supervivientes All Stars 2026 is set to return with new presenters, while ex‑contestant Almudena Porras reveals lingering health problems from her stint in Honduras.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supervivientes-all-stars-2026-announced-as-contestants-report-postshow-health-issues

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