Telemundo's 'La Casa De Los Famosos' Season 6 Kicks Off with Reality TV Stars

The new season features familiar faces from 'Love Island USA' and 'Big Brother USA', as well as former Miss Universe winners and telenovela stars.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 7:15pm

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Telemundo's hit reality competition series 'La Casa de los Famosos' has returned for its sixth season, featuring a diverse cast of 21 celebrities. The new season includes familiar faces from other popular reality shows like 'Love Island USA' and 'Big Brother USA', as well as former Miss Universe winners, telenovela stars, and social media influencers. The contestants will be living together and under 24/7 surveillance for a chance to win the $200,000 grand prize.

Why it matters

The casting of 'La Casa de los Famosos' Season 6 reflects the growing crossover between different reality TV franchises, as well as Telemundo's strategy to attract viewers by featuring a mix of recognizable personalities from the Spanish-language and English-language entertainment worlds. The show's popularity also underscores the continued demand for unscripted programming featuring celebrity participants.

The details

The new season of 'La Casa de los Famosos' is co-hosted by Javier Poza and Jimena Gállego. The cast includes reality stars like Kenzo Nudo and Kenny Rodríguez from 'Love Island USA', as well as Josh Martínez, the winner of 'Big Brother USA' Season 19. Other notable participants are Miss Universe 1991 winner Lupita Jones, Miss Dominican Republic 2024 Celinee Santos, telenovela villain Laura Zapata, and social media sensation Kunno. The rest of the cast is rounded out by actors, models, athletes, and influencers from across Latin America.

  • The new season of 'La Casa de los Famosos' premiered on Telemundo on February 18, 2026.

The players

Telemundo

A major Spanish-language television network in the United States, owned by NBCUniversal.

Javier Poza

Co-host of 'La Casa de los Famosos' Season 6.

Jimena Gállego

Co-host of 'La Casa de los Famosos' Season 6.

Kenzo Nudo

A model and former basketball player from Arizona of Mexican descent, who also appeared on 'Love Island USA'.

Kenny Rodríguez

A 'Love Island USA' fan favorite, born in New York City to Dominican parents.

Josh Martínez

The winner of 'Big Brother USA' Season 19, who is also a former contestant on Telemundo's 'Los 50'.

Lupita Jones

An entrepreneur and producer who made history as the first Mexican woman crowned Miss Universe in 1991.

Celinee Santos

A professional model who represented the Dominican Republic at Miss Universe in 2024.

Laura Zapata

An iconic Mexican actress with a legendary career in theater, film, and television, known as the ultimate telenovela villain.

Kunno

A global digital sensation with over 40 million followers, known for viral choreography and trendsetting style.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The diverse cast of 'La Casa de los Famosos' Season 6 reflects the growing crossover between reality TV franchises and the continued popularity of unscripted programming featuring celebrity participants. The show's ability to attract recognizable personalities from both the Spanish-language and English-language entertainment worlds underscores Telemundo's strategy to engage a wide range of viewers.