J Kbello first finalist as María Parrado wins semifinal amid jury controversy

The first semifinal of Tu cara me suena 13 on Antena 3 has resulted in J Kbello becoming the first finalist of the season, while María Parrado won the gala with her third victory. The night was marked by controversy over the jury's low scores for Kbello, who arrived with five consecutive wins.

Semifinal outcome

María Parrado secured the gala win with 37 points from the jury and 11 from the public, adding to her accumulated score. J Kbello, despite receiving only 19 jury points, led the overall ranking after the gala, earning an automatic place in the final scheduled for July 17 Source: infobae. The rest of the finalists will be determined in the second semifinal next week Source: elconfidencial.

Jury controversy

J Kbello's performance as Imagine Dragons was praised by hosts and fellow contestants, but the jury awarded him scores of 4, 6, 5, and 4 Source: infobae. Ángel Llàcer explained that their strategy was to "puntuar a otras personas" knowing Kbello would reach the final regardless Source: infobae. Fellow jury member Florentino Fernández jokingly cited a blink as reason for his 4 Source: infobae. The crowd reacted with boos, and Chenoa commented, "Lo tuyo es de otra liga" Source: infobae.

Next steps

The second semifinal will determine four more finalists, leading to the grand final on July 17 Source: elconfidencial. María Parrado donated her €6,000 prize to charity .