Since he landed on Antena 3 in 2020, Roberto Leal’s television career has only added triumphs in everything he touched. The Sevillian had just hosted the return of Operación Triunfo on Spanish Television, when he was commissioned to take charge of a legendary contest that debuted on this network 24 years ago, commanded at that time by Silvia Jato.
Pasapalabra would be the beginning of a long list of successes that Roberto Leal would accumulate, that This June 28th he turns 45 years oldWith his characteristic verbosity and joy, the presenter revived a television space achieving important audience milestones in its current stage on Antena 3. One of the records that he has helped to hang in the stands of the successful ITV Studios format, was that of distributing the largest millionaire pot in the history of the program, with 2,272,000 euros, delivered on March 16, 2023 to Rafa Castaño.
However, the greatest achievement in the memory of the renowned contest, without a doubt, is its victory in audiences. Pasapalabra stands out in its totality of daily broadcastsleading far ahead of its direct competition, accumulating an average audience of 22.1% and more than 2.2 million viewers, in the 2022-2023 season. Currently, already lacking completion, the contest gathers an average of 19.2% and almost 2 million faithful viewers.
Also sweeps prime time thanks to El Desafío. While waiting for the fifth season of this contest produced by 7 y Acción to open, Leal can boast that its four broadcast editions have exceeded the average monthly audience share of Antena 3. The first one triumphed with a 16.6% share and 2.4 million viewers, the second and third remained at the same figures, almost similar to the last one broadcast, with 14% and 1.5 million viewers. A success that is also reflected in its broadcast slot, which leads its competition.
A reflection of his excellent performance was, for example, when in 2021 he was awarded one of the best awards in the profession, Ondas Award for best presenter. Title that he collected again, this time in the Iris Awards for best entertainment programme presenter, in the year 2023. In his personal aspect, Leal boasts of his happy family and the passion he feels for sports, which led him to star in one of the most remembered covers, showing off his incredible physique. He loves running, cycling and CrossFit, in addition to taking great care of his daily training and eating routine.
“I sleep very little”
Being drunk with success has its negative side, seeking a humorous side to his triumphant time on Antena 3. A few weeks ago, Roberto Leal shared with his Pasapalabra viewers something that happens every dayafter their long hours of work.
“I sleep very little, I think I’m getting older, as I get older I sleep 5 hours…”, revealed the presenter, expanding on an answer he gave to actress Ana Ruiz, after asking her how she was feeling. “Very well, I slept 14 hours… Adding up the whole week, I mean,” he said with his now unmistakable black humour.
