Antena 1 accepts Caracol’s Challenge

Romanian broadcaster Antena 1, Belgian prodco Eccholine and Colombia’s Caracol Televisión have teamed up for a Romanian version of Caracol’s reality gameshow El Desafío (The Challenge).

El Desafío (The Challenge) has been sold into more than 45 countries

The show follows contestants isolated on an island who compete for cash and other prizes. Contestants are systematically eliminated by their fellow competitors until one remains.

Format production specialists Eccholine and Antena 1 will produce the Romanian version which will feature local customs to distinguish it from the original.

Distributed by Caracol Internacional, the show has led Colombia’s primetime for 15 years and has been sold into more than 45 countries, including the US, Mexico, Russia, Greece and Morocco.

Lisette Osorio, VP of international sales at Caracol Televisión, said the company was pleased to “work hand in hand” with Antena 1 and Eccholine on the new adaptation.

“The arrival of El Desafío to Romania reflects the efforts of Caracol in the creation of formats that transcend borders and speak a universal language,” she added.