Spanish television is building too a dramatic climax this week as the game show Pasapalabra prepares to award its largest-ever jackpot. Following a protracted and captivating competition, Manu Pascual and rosa Rodriguez will battle for over 2.7 million euros on Thursday, february 5th, promptly after the broadcast of el Hormiguero. The outcome will determine not only a life-changing sum for the winner, but also the successor to previous champion Óscar Díaz in this nationally-watched contest of linguistic skill.
‘Pasapalabra’ is counting down to what’s shaping up to be a monumental television event: the awarding of its largest jackpot to date. The big moment will arrive on Thursday, February 5th, immediately following ‘El Hormiguero’, as all the clues seemed to indicate. This news arrives as Spanish game shows continue to draw massive viewership and cultural attention.
The confirmation came from Pablo Motos himself this Monday, February 2nd, just before welcoming the night’s guest, British-Lebanese singer and songwriter Mika, to the set.
Manu and Rosa, a Battle of Over 300 Episodes
Motos, reviewing the guest list, reminded viewers that Manu Pascual and Rosa Rodriguez will be the focus on Thursday. He then finally announced the highly anticipated news. “After the program, either Manu or Rosa will take home the ‘Pasapalabra’ jackpot.” He revealed the amount: “More than 2.7 million euros!”
Manu Pascual and Rosa Rodriguez, two contestants who have become household names, will face off one last time in what promises to be the most thrilling of their over 300 matches together. The contestant who correctly answers all 25 definitions in the ‘Rosco’ round will win the staggering sum of 2,716,000 euros – the largest prize in Spanish television history – and succeed Óscar Díaz as champion.
The jackpot has grown from zero thanks to Manu, who joined ‘Pasapalabra’ the day after Óscar’s victory on May 18, 2024. 437 episodes later, Manu has broken all possible records, including the longevity record previously held by Orestes Barbero.
Rosa, with 307 appearances on the show, will go down in history as the woman who has come the furthest in the competition. She and her opponent also form the longest-running duo in the program’s history.
