‘El Hormiguero’ already has its guests confirmed for this week, from Monday, October 5 to Thursday, October 8, 2026. Carmen Maura and Maribel Verdú will kick off the lineup, followed by José Mota, David Bustamante, and Luis Zahera on the show’s subsequent nights hosted by Pablo Motos.
The lineup has been officially confirmed by Antena 3. The week will blend a mix of HBO Max programming, Spanish cinema, music, and theater, with several guests tied to premieres arriving in October and November.
All the Guests of ‘El Hormiguero’ This Week
- Monday, October 5: Carmen Maura and Maribel Verdú.
- Tuesday, October 6: José Mota.
- Wednesday, October 7: David Bustamante.
- Thursday, October 8: Luis Zahera.
The schedule preserves the show’s usual promotional pattern, though with an unusually broad mix. If the previous week concentrated much of its interviews around imminent releases, this time “El Hormiguero” distributes the focus among streaming, cinema, and theater.
Monday 5: Carmen Maura and Maribel Verdú Present ‘Furia 2’
Carmen Maura and Maribel Verdú will be the guests on Monday, October 5. The actresses will come to the studio to talk about ‘Furia 2’, whose second season premieres on HBO Max on October 9.
The visit opens the week with two of the most recognizable names in Spanish cinema and with a promotion closely aligned to the series’ release, just four days after their appearance on the program.
Tuesday 6: José Mota Presents His First Film as Director
Tuesday will feature José Mota. The actor and comedian will present ‘Arriba Tutto’, his feature directorial debut, in which he also stars, arriving in theaters on October 23.
The film centers on the story of a boy who loses his father and, as an adult, carries a bitter view of life until an unexpected event forces him to reclaim part of what he learned from him.
Wednesday 7: David Bustamante Brings ‘El Zorro’ to ‘El Hormiguero’
David Bustamante will return to the show on Wednesday the 7th to present ‘El Zorro’, the musical he will star in at the Teatro La Latina in Madrid from November 25. The singer balances this new stage project with his tour, planned through the end of October.
His appearance adds an unusually theatrical leg to the week’s promotions, expanding the focus beyond film premieres and streaming.
Thursday 8: Luis Zahera Closes the Week with ‘Leones en Invierno’
On Thursday the 8th, the round of interviews closes with Luis Zahera. The actor will present ‘Leones en Invierno’, an action thriller arriving in cinemas on October 23 and centered on the ordeal of a couple following the sudden loss of their daughter.
Zahera thus completes a week in which Spanish cinema again has a prominent presence. The choice of guests is not accidental: as we explained when analyzing how El Hormiguero selects its guests, the interview schedule is closely tied to promotional and release calendars.
What Time Does ‘El Hormaguero’ Start This Week
‘El Hormiguero’ airs Monday through Thursday on Antena 3 starting at 9:45 PM. That time places the show squarely in access prime time, ahead of the network’s main late-night programming.
For those wondering who’s on ‘El Hormiguero’ today, this Monday, October 5, the answer is Carmen Maura and Maribel Verdú. The rest of the week will feature José Mota, David Bustamante, and Luis Zahera, in that order.
