Josep Pedrerol leaves Atresmedia, takes 'El Chiringuito' to Mediaset

Josep Pedrerol has ended his 13-year tenure at Atresmedia and signed a long-term deal with Mediaset España to continue 'El Chiringuito' on a new channel. The move was confirmed on July 21, 2026, the day after an emotional farewell show that coincided with Spain's World Cup victory.

Farewell

Pedrerol hosted his final editions of 'Jugones' and 'El Chiringuito' on July 20, thanking his team and Atresmedia. He described the split as a "separación amistosa" Source: Lavanguardia. The program aired a special episode celebrating Spain's World Cup win, and Pedrerol reflected on the show's evolution, stating: "Hemos aprendido a escuchar más, a ser más respetuosos y a no hacer daño a los demás" Source: Infobae. The show's social media announced: "Nuevo logo, nuevo canal. Misma hora, mismo Chiringuito" Source: ABC.es.

New Home

On July 21, Mediaset confirmed the signing. Pedrerol commented: "Mediaset no ficha a Josep Pedrerol, ficha a un equipazo de deportes... Era mi asignatura pendiente" Source: El País. Jaime Guerra, Mediaset's content director, highlighted the strategic value: "supone un gran valor añadido contar con el equipo de El Chiringuito" Source: Mediaset press release via ABC.es.

Uncertainties

It remains unclear on which Mediaset channel (Cuatro, Energy, or others) and time slot the program will air. The deal includes Pedrerol's full team of collaborators Source: El Español.