After several days of speculation and an intense campaign of clues on social media, *La Casa de los Famosos México 2026* finally revealed the name of its first housemate. Galilea Montijo was the one to put an end to the mystery; during a live broadcast, she confirmed that actor and host Ernesto Laguardia will be the first official contestant on the new season of the hit reality show.
The announcement surprised both the show’s fans and the hosts themselves, since Laguardia’s name had been mentioned on several occasions by social media users, although many thought it was unlikely he would agree to be part of a show like this.
The announcement marks the start of the countdown to the premiere of a special that promises to bring together several well-known figures from the Mexican entertainment industry.
Ernesto Laguardia: An actor with a long and distinguished career
Ernesto Laguardia joins the show with a career spanning several decades in television. Over the years, he has established himself as one of the most recognizable faces in Mexican telenovelas, appearing in productions that have left a mark on different generations.
Among his most memorable characters is “Pancho” from *Quinceañera*, one of the most successful teen melodramas of the late 1980s. He also played Humberto Peñalver and Beristáin in *Amor Real*, as well as the villain Rómulo Ancira in *Corona de Lágrimas*, a role for which he earned public acclaim for his intensity.
In addition to his work as an actor, Laguardia has also built a solid career as a television host, making him one of the most experienced participants in front of the cameras.
During the official presentation, Galilea Montijo admitted that even she was surprised when she found out who would be the first confirmed cast member of the season.
“Our first contestant, Ernesto Laguardia! I can’t believe it. There was so much talk about him on social media… When I saw your name, I said, ‘I don’t think Mr. Laguardia will make it,'” the host remarked with a laugh.
Galilea’s comments reflected the feelings of many fans of the show, who did not expect to see the actor participating in a reality show based on living together full-time.
Laguardia promises to show a side of himself never seen before on ‘La Casa de los Famosos México’
For his part, Ernesto Laguardia said he was excited about this new professional challenge and explained that he accepted the invitation because he believes it will be an opportunity for the public to get to know aspects of his personality that he has never shown on television.
“I’m very happy, very excited. We’re now on all of Televisa’s channels. Being the first to be revealed is an honor for me,” he said.
When asked what he hopes to bring to the house, the actor said that his main goal will be to show himself just as he is in everyday life.
“No one has spent 24 hours a day with me. I’m really looking forward to the public getting to know me in that way,” she said.
He even revealed that he already has a strategy to take on the competition.
“My strategy is to have fun and take them down one by one,” he said with a smile, making it clear that he also plans to compete for the win.
Her first experience on a reality show
Although Ernesto Laguardia has received offers to appear on various reality TV shows throughout his career, this will be the first time he has agreed to take part in such an experience.
His addition is one of the most notable signings of the new season, as he is a figure with extensive experience in Mexican television and a well-established career in acting.
The production team also confirmed that Laguardia’s announcement is just the beginning. From now on, new cast members will be announced Monday through Friday at 8:30 p.m. on Las Estrellas, Canal 5, Nueve, and ViX, while on Sundays the announcements will be made at 9:00 p.m.
With the first name already confirmed, anticipation among fans of the reality show continues to grow, while speculation about the next contestants continues to flood social media.