The landscape of afternoon DTT television is undergoing a significant shift. The entertainment show on TEN TV, the channel belonging to the Secuoya group, is changing its name and its main face just as October draws to a close. Alba Carrillo's departure from the format paves the way for a new phase led by María Patiño, one of the most recognizable voices in television social commentary.
The change is not merely cosmetic. It represents a restructuring of the program's identity, which will seek to consolidate its position in the afternoon slot with a host who has extensive experience in the genre.
From El Sótano TEN to El Sótano Queen
Starting Monday, October 26, at 3:45 PM, the magazine show will begin airing under the name El Sótano Queen. The format, produced by Dollhouse, will continue to rely on the formula that has characterized it until now: a mix of celebrity news, current events, and humor in a live broadcast format.
According to the production team, despite the change in name and host, the program will maintain its original essence. The intention is not to break with the editorial line that already had a loyal audience, but to reinforce it with the arrival of a high-profile figure like María Patiño.
Alba Carrillo’s departure
The changeover comes after Alba Carrillo decided to begin a new professional chapter at La Séptima. Her departure leaves a vacancy in the hosting of a show that she herself had helped to position within the TEN TV schedule.
María Patiño, a veteran of social commentary
María Patiño's arrival as the host of El Sótano Queen is no coincidence. Her career is closely linked to entertainment and social commentary on television, with stints at networks such as Antena 3, Telecinco, RTVE, and La Sexta.
Patiño achieved notable popularity as part of the team on Sálvame on Telecinco, one of the most influential programs of the genre in Spain for years. Her profile combines experience on set, knowledge of the debate format, and a direct connection with the audience that follows social news.
This is not the first time the host has worked for TEN TV. In a previous phase, she was already at the helm of other formats on the channel, such as Ni que fuéramos Shhh and No somos nadie, which facilitates her return to a network she already knows from the inside.
The team of contributors
El Sótano Queen will feature the continuity of the program's regular contributors, who will be joined by new additions. The production has not yet detailed the full list of names that will accompany Patiño in this new phase, although it is expected that they will be revealed in the coming days leading up to the premiere.
What changes and what stays the same
The name change seeks to mark a turning point in the show's identity, associating the program with its new host. However, the time slot remains intact at 3:45 PM, as does the live magazine format that combines interviews, talk segments, and celebrity news.
The commitment of Secuoya and Dollhouse to maintaining the structure and tone of the program, changing only the main face, suggests that the formula was already working and that the goal now is to reinforce it with a host who has greater media exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does El Sótano Queen start?
The program premieres under its new name on Monday, October 26, at 3:45 PM on TEN TV.
Why is Alba Carrillo leaving El Sótano TEN?
Alba Carrillo is leaving the program to begin a new professional chapter at La Séptima.
Who will host El Sótano Queen?
María Patiño will take over as host of the magazine show starting with its premiere under the new name.
What type of content will the program have?
It will maintain the original formula, combining social commentary, current events, and humor in a live magazine format.
Who produces El Sótano Queen?
The program is produced by Dollhouse for TEN TV, a DTT channel belonging to the Secuoya group.
Is this the first time María Patiño has worked at TEN TV?
No. Patiño previously hosted the formats Ni que fuéramos Shhh and No somos nadie on that channel.
