Risto Mejide launches new debate and analysis show 'El Comité' on Cuatro
The new prime-time program aims to analyze major political, economic, and social issues with specialized experts, though it has already faced criticism online for its initial panel composition.
Television host Risto Mejide is expanding his presence in prime-time broadcasting with the premiere of a new live debate and analysis format titled 'El Comité' on the Cuatro network. The weekly show, produced in collaboration with Vodevil, is scheduled to broadcast on Monday nights at 11:00 PM, immediately following Iker Jiménez's program 'Horizonte'.
Derived from a popular segment previously featured on the program 'Todo es mentira', the new series is designed to bypass conventional talk show formats where generalist contributors often speak on topics outside their expertise. Instead, the network intends to deliver unfiltered discussions on pressing matters involving politics, economics, society, housing, geopolitics, and immigration.
Each episode will begin with an opening editorial delivered by Mejide to introduce the core topics of the evening. Following this, the host will moderate conversations, pose questions, and challenge opinions among a rotating group of specialized guests, which will include politicians, economists, scientists, diplomats, judges, military personnel, and investigative journalists.
Mejide will not be navigating the broadcast alone on set. He will be joined by Bea Márquez, alongside a dedicated team of reporters responsible for conducting field investigations, providing live updates, and bringing testimonies and breaking statements directly to the television studio.
Despite the anticipation surrounding the network's reinforced focus on current affairs and investigative journalism, the program's rollout encountered controversy in the hours leading up to its premiere. Promotional video clips released prior to the broadcast sparked an immediate wave of backlash across social media platforms, specifically on X.
Numerous users criticized the production for the complete absence of female representation and diversity among the inaugural panel of experts, noting that the chairs at the analysis table were occupied exclusively by men.
With this new strategic launch, Mediaset aims to solidify Cuatro's standing in analytical broadcasting during a highly competitive night of television programming, bringing professional depth and specialized viewpoints directly to viewers.