RTVE has tapped prominent journalist Esther Palomera and broadcaster Gonzalo Miró to present the revamped news and current affairs magazine Malas Lenguas on La 2 and La 1 starting this September, part of a broader late-summer restructuring across Spain’s public broadcaster.
Here is the kicker:
The Bottom Line
- The Shift: Esther Palomera steps into a copresenting role on La 2’s political roundtable, balancing her new television duties with her work as deputy director at elDiario.es.
- The Schedule: Gonzalo Miró transitions from Directo al Grano to helm both Malas Lenguas segments, kicking off his broadcast run early as a summer substitute on August 3.
- The Network-Wide Shakeup: The talent shuffle accompanies sweeping calendar adjustments across public television, impacting slots previously held by figures like Jesús Cintora.
An Overhaul of Public Broadcasting’s Prime Slots
As networks position themselves for the autumn viewing season, RTVE is actively reshaping its core daytime programming blocks. According to reports confirmed by VerTele and initially broken by Poco Pasa, the public broadcaster is executing a strategic reorganization of its flagship afternoon shows. At the center of this strategy is Malas Lenguas, which will feature a brand-new presenting duo across its multi-network broadcasts starting in September.
Esther Palomera, a familiar face to viewers as a political analyst on La 2’s afternoon current affairs block running from 17:45 to 19:30, is stepping up to the main anchor desk. By taking on copresentation duties alongside her established role as deputy director at elDiario.es, Palomera bridges traditional print investigative journalism with live public service broadcasting.
Gonzalo Miró’s Expanded Footprint Across La 1 and La 2
The changes also mark a major shift for Gonzalo Miró. Leaving behind his previous post co-anchoring Directo al Grano alongside Marta Flitch, Miró is taking over both segments of Malas Lenguas. His new remit spans the political debate block on La 2 and the lighter, socially driven afternoon hour broadcast on La 1 between 19:30 and 20:25, where he will be joined by an additional female presenter.
RTVE announced that Miró’s debut at the helm of the franchise will arrive on Monday, August 3. He will step in as a summer replacement for Jesús Cintora, kicking off his tenure alongside Ane Ibarzabal for the duration of August before the permanent autumn schedule solidifies.
Navigating the Broader Landscape of Spanish Television
This reshuffling within RTVE reflects an increasingly competitive television ecosystem, where networks constantly recalibrate talent and formats to maintain viewer loyalty against private competitors.
For RTVE, placing seasoned journalists and recognized cultural commentators at the front of daily political analysis is a calculated play to reinforce editorial gravity.
| Presenter | Previous Role | New Assignment (September Onward) |
|---|---|---|
| Esther Palomera | Political Analyst (La 2) | Copresenter, Malas Lenguas Political Block (La 2) |
| Gonzalo Miró | Co-anchor, Directo al Grano | Lead Presenter, Malas Lenguas (La 1 & La 2 segments) |
| Ane Ibarzabal | Network Contributor | Summer Co-anchor alongside Gonzalo Miró (August) |
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