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Lydia Bosch baffled by the most surreal call in 'El Hormiguero' history

A contestant, seemingly of Romanian origin, starred in a comical moment failing to understand the instructions to win 6,000 euros.

Image of a confused contestant on a television show.
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Image of a confused contestant on a television show.

Actress Lydia Bosch and collaborator Julio Peña experienced a moment of genuine comedic chaos during a segment of the program 'El Hormiguero', when they made a phone call to a contestant who did not understand the instructions to win 6,000 euros.

The conversation, which has gone viral on social media, involved a woman, apparently of Romanian origin, who appeared visibly lost when faced with the presenters' questions. Lydia Bosch's iconic opening line, “Hello, good evening. Do you know what I want?”, prompted responses like “Number seven?” or repetitions of isolated words, highlighting the lack of comprehension.
The contestant, far from correctly answering that she should say “La tarjeta de El Hormiguero” (The El Hormiguero card), persistently asked, “What do you want?”. The situation escalated to the point where the woman began repeating Bosch's question, causing laughter from the crew, including the ants Trancas and Barrancas.
Given the absurd naturalness of the situation, Lydia Bosch herself even asked if what she was witnessing was real: "Is this true?". The program confirmed that such misunderstandings happen frequently. Viewers have described the call as "unbeatable" and "the best in history".
This incident reaffirms 'El Hormiguero''s ability to generate genuine humor and connect with the audience through unpredictable and human situations, solidifying its position as one of the most-watched programs on Spanish television.