Mediaset Spain rolls ‘Marble Mania’ for Telecinco

Marble Mania

Mediaset Spain’s FTA channel Telecinco has ordered a local version of Talpa format Marble Mania.

The Spanish version of the show will be produced in the Netherlands in Talpa Studios’ hub location by Bulldog, together with Talpa Studios, and is expected to debut later this year.

The show has been recommissioned for a fourth season in the Netherlands by broadcaster SBS6, which is scheduled to air in 2024. A fourth season is also planned for SAT1 in Germany, following three seasons on RTL Germany. The format has also aired on VTM in Belgium and TF1 in France.

The format follows three celebrities as they attempt a raft of challenges such as bowling or mini golf using marbles. After several rounds, the celebrity at the top of the ranking will get the most marbles to start in the finale – a race involving 12,000 marbles – in which the celebrities can win money for a charity of their choice.

Eduardo Escorial García, director of entertainment at Mediaset Spain: “We are genuinely excited about Marble Mania, a refreshing addition to the entertainment landscape, and grateful for the opportunity to partner again with Talpa Studios.”