The Villains Take Center Stage in Telemundo’s Juego de Villanos, the New Primetime Reality Premiering in October
These Iconic Villains Will Put Their Wit and Strategy to the Test as They Compete to Outplay Their Rivals and Claim the Title of Emperador Villano and a $200,000 Cash Prize.
MIAMI – September 3, 2026 – Telemundo announces Juego de Villanos, its latest reality competition based on the hit international format House of Villains, which brings 18 controversial personalities together under one roof for a competition fueled by strategy, alliances, rivalries, and betrayals. Throughout the season, contestants will face intense challenges and eliminations as they battle to outwit their rivals and claim the title of Emperador Villano (Villain Emperor) and a $200,000 cash prize.
“Juego de Villanos reaffirms our commitment to push the boundaries of the reality genre through original formats that surprise, entertain, and engage audiences in unexpected ways,” said Javier Pons, Chief Content Officer and Head of Telemundo Studios. “For the first time, we are bringing together villains who have made their mark through their strong character, strategic gameplay, and ability to create some of television’s most unforgettable moments.”
In each episode of Juego de Villanos, contestants will have to demonstrate their ability to manipulate, negotiate, and outplay their rivals through a series of challenges designed to test their strategy and gameplay skills. Only one will make it to the end to claim the title and cash prize.
Juego de Villanos is produced by Banijay Colombia for Telemundo and is based on NBCUniversal Formats’ House of Villains, under the supervision of Adrián Santucho, Senior Vice President of Unscripted Content, alongside Pancho Calvo, Vice President of Unscripted Content, with Juan Pablo Ybarra serving as executive producer. For Banijay Colombia, Harold Sánchez is the executive producer and Hernán Huñis serves as showrunner.
Juego de Villanos will air weeknights and Sundays on Telemundo and will also be available on the Telemundo app, available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, and the following day on Peacock. Audiences can visit the @TelemundoEntretenimiento YouTube channel for more content or join the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X via @JuegoDeVillanos and @TelemundoRealities, using #JuegoDeVillanos. In Latin America, the program will also air on Telemundo Internacional and will be available the following day on the Universal+ streaming service.
Juego de Villanos was selected to receive the CINA incentive (Certificate of Audiovisual Investment), granted by the Colombian government and administered by Proimágenes Colombia, a tax rebate equivalent to 35% of the money spent on audiovisual services in the country.
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