The Challenge of the 21st century, Caracol Television’s flagship original format, drew more than 6 million Colombians last night for its highly anticipated grand finale. In its final episode, the reality show delivered its highest ratings in the past 10 years, posting 14.1 rating points and a 60.6% share.
With this, The Challenge of the 21st century wrapped up the most epic season in its history, positioning itself as the number one program on Colombian television. Celebrating 21 years on air, the reality competition continues to consolidate its status as viewers’ favorite. From its premiere episode — which broke all audience records with 12.9 rating points, a 56.3% share, and 17.7% reach — to maintaining an average of 53% share and 11.3 rating points across its 138 episodes, the show demonstrated its strong and consistent leadership.
During the finale, the “City of the Boxes” in Tobia (Cundinamarca) and the city of Cartagena became the epicenters of the most-watched season in the history of The Challenge. There, athlete Anthony Zambrano, originally from La Guajira and an Olympic medalist at Tokyo 2020, claimed glory by engraving his name on the trophy as the champion of The Challenge of the 21st century.
The winner received a USD 160,000 prize, the honor of engraving his name on the coveted trophy, and — as a surprise from BetPlay — a travel package to cheer on the Colombian National Team at the World Cup. The prize money will be shared with Miryan, his partner during the final stage of the competition.
The Challenge signs off after a history-making season, becoming its most intense and challenging yet. A competition created to revolutionize everything, pushing the country’s top contenders to their limits and redefining what it means to compete, endure, and dream big. Without a doubt, it was the show that made millions of Colombians cheer, shout, suffer, and celebrate.
The format, which has achieved strong ratings in each of its versions, has also replicated its success internationally, with adaptations in countries such as Mexico, the United States, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, and Russia.
