Extreme Survival Reality Show, “The Conqueror: The Risk is Real,” Premieres in Mexico on October 27

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October 22, 2025

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About the Show

On October 27, an extreme survival reality show titled “The Conqueror: The Risk is Real” will premiere on Mexican television as an international production by The Mediapro Studio for TelevisaUnivision.

Host and Format

With the energy and charisma of Julián Gil and Valeria Marín as hosts, “The Conqueror” combines survival, physical endurance, and competitive strategies into a gripping format that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Competitors and Prizes

Thirty-six fierce contestants will face the power of nature, unexpected betrayals, and their own limits to win $200,000 (4 million pesos) and the coveted title of “The Conqueror.”

Teams and Leaders

  • Amazonas: A team of women led by Viridiana Álvarez, the first Latin American to conquer the 14 highest mountains on Earth.
  • Centauros: A mixed-gender team guided by Eduardo Ávila, a paralympic judo medalist.
  • Titanes: A team of men under the command of Peter Hance, a former police officer and trainer who gained fame by winning “Gran Hermano” in 2016.

Post-Episode Content

Following each episode aired on Canal 5, viewers can enjoy “Extreme Honeymoon,” a docu-reality available only on ViX, featuring Julián Gil and Valeria Marín embarking on a non-romantic, adrenaline-packed honeymoon within the same wild setting of the show.

Key Questions and Answers

  • What is “The Conqueror: The Risk is Real”? It’s an extreme survival reality show where 36 contestants face nature, betrayals, and their limits to win a cash prize and the title of “The Conqueror.”
  • Who are the hosts and team leaders?
    • Hosts: Julián Gil and Valeria Marín
    • Team Leaders:
      • Viridiana Álvarez – First Latin American to conquer the 14 highest mountains on Earth
      • Eduardo Ávila – Paralympic judo medalist
      • Peter Hance – Former police officer and trainer who won “Gran Hermano” in 2016
  • When and where can I watch the show? The premiere is on October 27 at 9:30 PM (21:30) on Canal 5, and it will also be available on ViX.
  • What is “Extreme Honeymoon”? It’s a docu-reality available on ViX, showing hosts Julián Gil and Valeria Marín experiencing an adrenaline-filled honeymoon in the same wild setting as “The Conqueror.”