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Antena 3's new final test 'AlaZ' has successfully replaced the iconic 'El Rosco' in Pasapalabra following a Supreme Court ruling that prohibited the network from using the original format. The change, implemented on June 21, 2026, was met with strong audience numbers and mixed reactions from contestants.
'AlaZ' originates from a Swiss television format and offers a different structure: contestants face 26 definitions (one per letter) in 110 seconds, with the option to buy hints at a cost of 5 seconds each. The competitor with the most accumulated time from prior rounds chooses whether to start from A or Z. Unlike 'El Rosco', only one correct answer per definition is accepted; synonyms no longer count. Source: ABC; La Vanguardia
The debut episode scored a 26% share with peaks of 28%, the best rating since February's jackpot win. Despite clashing with a football match on Monday, the test maintained a 23.8% share. Source: El Español
Contestants David Trigo and Javier Alonso have adapted quickly. David set a record of 23 correct answers on the reverse order (Z to A) without a single error, demonstrating that the perceived disadvantage can be overcome. Source: El Confidencial However, a strategic error on June 24 cost David a win: he spent too much time on hints and ran out of seconds before answering a word he knew. Source: El Confidencial
Both contestants acknowledge the learning curve. Javier noted that the new test requires more precision, while David emphasized the need to adjust study habits. Source: La Vanguardia
“En esta prueba, los concursantes deben resolver 26 definiciones, una por cada letra del alfabeto, en 110 segundos, con la diferencia de que las letras se presentan en línea en lugar de en un círculo y se indica el número de letras que tiene cada respuesta.”
““Ahora solo vale una palabra, no los sinónimos”, destapaba Javier.”
“Al comprobar que apenas le quedaban tres segundos para completar el recorrido, mostró un gesto de sorpresa que evidenciaba que no había calculado correctamente el impacto de las ayudas utilizadas.”
“ha logrado establecer un nuevo récord al convertirse en el primer participante capaz de alcanzar los 23 aciertos utilizando la tira inversa, es decir, resolviendo las definiciones en sentido contrario, de la Z a la A.”
“AlaZ arrasó con un 26% y picos del 28%.”