End of El Desafío 2026: these are the finalists and the millionaire prize
After several weeks of extreme competition, strategies pushed to the limit, and changes that completely transformed the format's dynamics, El Desafío Siglo XXI enters its final stretch. The season, which began on July 2, 2025, and was filmed in Tobia, Cundinamarca, established itself as one of the reality show's most ambitious due to its technical approach, parallel digital narrative, and a much more demanding game system for participants.
TL;DR
- The Desafío Siglo XXI reality show is in its final stage after over 90 days of competition.
- Two duos are competing for a prize of approximately 1.2 billion pesos.
- The season, filmed in Tobia, Cundinamarca, was noted for its technical ambition, parallel digital narrative, and demanding gameplay.
- New elements like 'El elegido' and challenges related to food, utilities, and well-being were introduced.
- The finalists are Rata (José Manuel Maldonado), Valentina Benincore, Zambrano (Anthony José Zambrano), and Miryan Daniela Hernández.