‘Survivor’ Contestant Asks for Exit, Then Faces Unexpected Twist
Honduras – A contestant on the Spanish reality television show Supervivientes (Survivor) has become the first to be voted off the 2026 edition, following a dramatic week that included a plea to be eliminated. Álex Ghita, who previously expressed a desire to leave the competition, was ousted by public vote on Wednesday, March 13, 2026, according to reports from 20minutos and El Confidencial.
The situation unfolded after Ghita openly requested to be removed from the show, a move that surprised both his fellow contestants and the show’s host, Jorge Javier Vázquez. Prior to the public vote, fellow nominee Marisa Jara stated she was willing to continue in the competition, accepting whatever outcome the audience decided.
Vázquez announced the results live, revealing that Jara had been saved by viewers, automatically leading to Ghita’s elimination. “The viewers of Supervivientes have decided that the contestant saved is… Marisa!” he declared.
Following the announcement, Ghita admitted to feeling overwhelmed by the experience. “I really wanted to leave. I came in with a very clear objective, but the island completely knocked me down,” he explained, describing the experience as “short, but very intense.” He also stated definitively that he would not participate in the show again, citing the toll the mental pressure took on him. “The anxiety and the head cannot be controlled in moments like these. One doesn’t know what they have until they face it.”
However, Ghita’s departure wasn’t straightforward. He was initially transported to “Playa Destino” – a secondary location within the competition – believing he would be returning to Spain. His pleas to leave the island continued upon arrival, only to be met with a surprise: the arrival of fellow contestants Borja and Darío. Vázquez then informed Ghita that he would not be going home, but would instead be continuing the competition alongside his new companions, stating, “The destination is not written.”
The popularity of Supervivientes and similar reality television formats highlights a global fascination with human endurance and social dynamics under pressure. The show, a Spanish adaptation of the international Survivor franchise, consistently draws large viewership and generates significant media attention. The unexpected twists and emotional vulnerability displayed by contestants like Ghita contribute to the show’s appeal and fuel public engagement.