# Telemundo Juego de Villanos reality show launch > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/telemundo-juego-de-villanos-reality-show-launch > Updated: 2026-10-20T17:33:53.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3. Telemundo has launched ‘Juego de Villanos’, the first Spanish-language adaptation of the Peacock format ‘House of Villains’. The reality series features 18 entertainment figures, including actors, models, and influencers, competing in ‘Villa Villana’. Participants must navigate challenges, form alliances, and negotiate to avoid elimination by their peers. The winner of the competition will receive $200,000 and the title of ‘Emperador Villano’. The show is hosted by Mexican personality Facundo. Early episodes have already seen significant tension, notably a confrontation between Venezuelan former beauty queen Alicia Machado and Yina Calderón regarding living arrangements. Additionally, athlete Alex Ghita has been identified as a primary strategist in the opening episode. The program is broadcast on Telemundo in Mexico and the United States, with availability via Universal+ for audiences in Colombia and the rest of Hispanoamérica. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Telemundo premieres reality competition Juego de Villanos Telemundo's new reality series ‘Juego de Villanos’ premiered on October 20, featuring 18 personalities competing for $200,000. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telemundo-premieres-reality-competition-juego-de-villanos ### 2026-09-30: Telemundo announces ‘Juego de Villanos’ reality competition Telemundo will premiere ‘Juego de Villanos’ on October 20, a reality competition where 18 celebrities compete for $200,000 using strategy and alliances. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telemundo-announces-juego-de-villanos-reality-competition ### 2026-09-28: Telemundo announces first contestants for ‘Juego de villanos’ Telemundo has revealed the first nine contestants for its new reality show ‘Juego de villanos’, hosted by Facundo, which premieres on October 20. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telemundo-announces-first-contestants-for-juego-de-villanos --- Cite as: Telemundo Juego de Villanos reality show launch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/telemundo-juego-de-villanos-reality-show-launch