The second season of the Spanish television show Got Talent España - a revival of the 2008 show Tienes Talento - was broadcast from 22 January to 21 March 2017. The second season of Got Talent España aired on Telecinco from 21 January 2017 to 21 March 2017. The series, produced by Fremantle and hosted by Santi Millán, saw the return of judges Jorge Javier Vázquez, Eva Hache, and Edurne, with Risto Mejide joining the panel as a new addition, replacing Jesús Vázquez.
Following the success of Season 1, there was initial speculation about the judges' return. Mediaset España confirmed on 31 August 2016 that Jorge Javier, Eva Hache, and Edurne would remain, while Jesús Vázquez would not return, making way for Risto Mejide.
Format
Each judge has the power to press a buzzer if they dislike a performance, with four buzzers stopping the act immediately. The Golden Buzzer returned for this season, allowing each judge and the host to send one act straight to the live semi-finals. In the semi-finals, acts perform live for the public vote, with the judges offering critiques. A collective Golden Buzzer is available during these rounds, allowing the judges to unanimously send one standout act straight to the Grand Final. The winner is ultimately decided by the public vote in the grand final, securing not only the title of Spain’s most talented act but also a cash prize and national recognition.
The season concluded with Antonio "El Tekila" Garrido, a 44-year-old rock and roll dancer, being crowned the winner. His victory was one of the most controversial in the show’s history. Risto consistently buzzed him, made it clear he thought Tekila lacked talent, and openly mocked his performances. Despite being buzzed in both the semi-final and the grand final, the Spanish public overwhelmingly voted him as the champion. The controversy escalated when users of the ForoCoches forum organized a mass voting campaign, deliberately backing El Tekila to sabotage the show’s outcome. The move was seen as a protest against the show and particularly against Risto Mejide, who had been vocally critical of El Tekila throughout the competition. In fact, Risto walked off the set during the grand final, suspecting El Tekila would win and openly criticizing the process.
After the final, backlash erupted on social media, with many questioning the fairness of the voting system. Risto even called for an investigation into potential voting manipulation and suggested the result should be annulled if foul play was found. However, Mediaset España released an official statement confirming that the voting process had been reviewed and no irregularities were found. They stood by the result, declaring El Tekila's win legal and valid, and no further action was taken.
Despite the controversy, Season 2 was a ratings success. The grand final drew approximately 2.82 million viewers with a 25.7% audience share, cementing the show's popularity. As a result, Mediaset España renewed Got Talent España for a third season.
Auditions
Key
Yes
No
Golden buzzer
Buzzed
Week 1 (21 January 2017)
Contestant & Age(s)
Order
Act
Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Result
Jorge
Eva
Edurne
Risto
El Tekila (44)
1
Rock And Roll Dancer
Advanced to Semifinals
Javier Masip (82)
2
Chin Balancer
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Crazy Hospital (25-29)
3
Dance Group
Advanced to Semifinals
Ernesto Y Pico (27)
4
Illusionist
Advanced to Semifinals
Lady Malaka (39)
5
Tribute Act
Eliminated
Val Semure (40)
6
Stripper/Bloody Mary
Eliminated
Svetlana Abalymova (45)
7
Opera Singer/Dog Act
Eliminated
Benito Gallego (46)
8
Disco Show
Eliminated
Abdeluna (25)
9
Drag Contortionist
Advanced to Semifinals
F&B Acrobatics (25-27)
10
Swegway Acrobats
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Psico-Fusion Danza (24-35)
11
Dance Group
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Manolito "Pies De Plata" (40)
12
Dancer
Eliminated
Bruno Sotos (31)
13
Singer & Guitarist
Advanced to Semifinals
Alexia Doll (29)
14
Sideshow
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Pedro Salcedo (40)
15
Singer
Eliminated
Madrid Frao (18-28)
16
Dance Group
Advanced to Semifinals (Golden Buzzer from Santi Millán)
Total of buzzes per judge
3
3
6
6
18/64
Week 2 (24 January 2017)
Contestant & Age(s)
Order
Act
Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Result
Jorge
Eva
Edurne
Risto
Mowie Belen Juacalla (24)
1
Britney Spears Impersonator
Eliminated
Cristina Contero (20)
2
Singer
Eliminated
Esther Perez (17)
3
Novelty Singer
Eliminated
Nerea Almendros (24)
4
Singer
Advanced to Semifinals
Pau Vila (14)
5
Scooter Act
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Pablo Camacho (43)
6
Danger Act
Advanced to Semifinals
Escuela Luna Egipto (33-43)
7
Belly Dancers
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Acheron Delacroix (28)
8
Mentalist
Advanced to Semifinals
Juan Cuesta (54)
10
Singer
Eliminated
Lil Peanuts Dance Group (8-10)
11
Dance Group
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Bubaloo (4-13)
12
Dance Group
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Daniela Blasco (11)
13
Dancer
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Escuela Carmen Macareno (6-9)
14
Dance Group
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Ensenanza Artistica Silvia Barrera (7-23)
15
Dance Group
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Edy Perez (25)
16
Dancer
Eliminated
Genia and Katya (30-27)
17
Pole Dancers
Advanced to Semifinals
Hamish Binns (46)
18
Novelty Musician
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Pollito Bandolero (47)
19
Singer & Guitarist
Eliminated
Pedro Benavides (37)
20
Wheel Acrobat
Wildcard to Semifinals
Marina Marlo (16)
21
Singer
Advanced to Semifinals
Joel Armando (35)
22
Close Up Magician
Advanced to Semifinals (Golden Buzzer from Eva Hache)
Advanced to Semifinals (Golden Buzzer from Risto Mejide)
Juan Vincente Osuna (60)
4
Sideshow Act
Wildcard to Semifinals
Jairo Moreno (31)
5
Thereminist
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Francisco Javier Moreno (35)
6
Mariachi Singer
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Samuel Marti Perez (19)
7
Dancer
Advanced to Semifinals
Liza Aneghini (39)
8
Contortionist
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Cristian Balta (26)
9
Bartender Juggler
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Paloma Pujol (30)
10
Football Juggler
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Viodance (30)
11
Multimedia Violinist
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Saturnalia Show (19-29)
12
Blacklight Dance Group
Advanced to Semifinals
Lalo Gomez (56)
13
Frank Sinatra Impersonator
Eliminated
Xavi Canellas (39)
14
Comedy Impressionist
Advanced to Semifinals
Flow Up (15-17)
15
Dance Group
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Naiara Fuentes (12)
16
Pole Dancer
Eliminated in Cutbacks
David Fusella (25)
17
Robot Dancer
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Fran Jubileta (65)
18
Dancer
Eliminated
Inigo Arroyo (21)
19
Cycle Act
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Alma Flamenca (40-55)
20
Singing Trio
Eliminated
Victor & Sebas (24-28)
21
Strength Dance Duo
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Total of buzzes per judge
1
1
2
5
9/84
Week 6 (14 February 2017)
Contestant & Age(s)
Order
Act
Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Result
Jorge
Eva
Edurne
Risto
Porfium Crew (23-32)
1
Dance Group
Advanced to Semifinals
Fausto Ruiz (57)
2
Singer
Eliminated
Air MDD (9-13)
3
Aerialists
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Joe Burgerchallenge (36)
4
Speed-Eater
Eliminated
Raul Ruiz (17)
5
Motivational Speaker
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Sergio Bech (39)
6
Multimedia Singer
Advanced to Semifinals
Enrique Ros (17)
7
Blind Pianist
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Bboy Bocas (28)
8
Breakdancer
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Sangre Iberico (23-27)
9
Music Trio
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Beetlejuice (10-14)
10
Clown Dance Group
Eliminated in Cutbacks
La Casa Kids (9-10)
11
Dance Duo
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Idaira Bermudez (8)
12
Dancer
Eliminated in Cutbacks
The MCB Girls (6-12)
13
Rap Duo
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Erik & Gemma (7-11)
14
Magic Duo
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Jose Miguel Lopez (11)
15
Comedian
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Coplas Con Amor & Humor (22-40)
16
Singers & Dancers
Eliminated
Mago Tutan (31)
17
Magician
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Ryan Chapman (14)
18
Singer
Advanced to Semifinals
Progenyx (14-20)
19
Dance Group
Advanced to Semifinals (Golden Buzzer from Eva & Edurne)
Total of buzzes per judge
1
2
1
5
9/76
Week 7 (21 February 2017)
Contestant & Age(s)
Order
Act
Buzzes and Judges' Choices
Result
Jorge
Eva
Edurne
Risto
Sebas & Oscar (12-29)
1
Dance Duo
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Hermanos Dorado (34-42)
2
Saxaphone Duo
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Torocklodones (6-70)
3
Music Group
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Hmnos. Venafrente (31-33)
4
Blacklight Rings Duo
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Jose Ivan (37)
5
Pole Dancer
Advanced to Semifinals
Andres Cocola (40)
6
Bubble Act
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Michael Zorzan (17)
7
Diabolo Act
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Erik Djinn (22)
8
Magician
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Uk & The Leles (9-14)
9
Singing Ukelele Group
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Tdrremolinos Orf. Ensemble (12-63)
10
Percussion Group
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Jennifer Pannebianco (11)
11
Violinist
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Coro Carmelitas (9-19)
12
Tribal Vocal Group
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Felisa Mateos (79)
13
Singer
Eliminated
Iris & Jose (30-34)
14
Aerialists
Advanced to Semifinals
CheerXport (18-23)
15
Cheerleading Group
Advanced to Semifinals
Los Mickis (41-48)
16
Band
Advanced to Semifinals
TNT (38-43)
17
Vocal Group
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Javi Sal (34)
18
Singer & Guitarist
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Dolce Clave Duo (27-30)
19
Music Duo
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Ending Sequence (26-29)
20
Band
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Olmo Jose Heredia (21)
21
Opera Singer
Wildcard to Semifinals
Jose & Dabid (30)
22
Acrobats
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Eduardo Fernandez (29)
23
Singer
Eliminated in Cutbacks
Raymon (22)
24
Rubik's Cube Illusionist
Advanced to Semifinals
Gabi Varilla (38)
25
Singer
Advanced to Semifinals (Golden Buzzer from Risto & Jorge)
Total of buzzes per judge
0
1
2
5
8/100
Semi-finals summary
14 acts perform each week, Four of whom will make it through to the final. Each judge can buzz an act in the semi-finals. If an act receives four buzzers, it will be ended, but the public can still vote at home. Also one act out of the four will go through to the final from a golden buzzer from the judges.
Key
Winner
Runner-up
Finalist
Name of act
Act
Semi-final (week)
Position reached
El Tekila
Rock And Roll Dancer
1
Finalist
Solagne Freyre
Musical Theater Act
1
Finalist
Abdel Luna
Drag Contortionist
1
Finalist
Joel Armando
Close Up Magician
1
Finalist
Baruca Acrobática
Acrobatic Group
1
Semi-Finalist
Shine
Girl Dance Group
1
Semi-Finalist
Ernesto Y Pico
Magicians
1
Semi-Finalist
Iris And Jose
Aerialists
1
Semi-Finalist
No Limits
Dance Group
1
Semi-Finalist
Jürgen
Singer
1
Semi-Finalist
Bruno Sotos
Singer And Guitarist
1
Semi-Finalist
Xavi
Comedian
1
Semi-Finalist
Christina
Dancer
1
Semi-Finalist
Papito La Ley
Rapper
1
Semi-Finalist
Week 8 - Semi-final 1 (28 February 2017)
Contestant
Order
Act
Buzzes
Result
Jorge
Eva
Edurne
Risto
Baruca Acrobática
1
Acrobatic Group
Eliminated
Shine
2
Dance Group
Eliminated
Ernesto & Pico
3
Magic Duo
Eliminated
Iris & Jose
4
Aerialists
Eliminated
El Tekila
5
Rock And Roll Dancer
Advanced
No Limits
6
Dance Group
Eliminated
Jürgen
7
Singer
Eliminated
Solagne Freyre
8
Opera Singer
Advanced
Bruno Sotos
9
Singer And Guitarist
Eliminated
Abdeluna
10
Drag Contortionist
Golden Buzzer Advancement
Xavi Canellas
11
Comedian
Eliminated
Christina
12
Dancer
Eliminated
Papito La Ley
13
Rapper
Eliminated
Joel Armando
14
Close Up Magician
Advanced
Total of buzzes per judge
2
0
1
3
6/56
Week 9 - Semi-final 2 (7 March 2017)
Contestant
Order
Act
Buzzes
Result
Jorge
Eva
Edurne
Risto
Victory Trolls
1
Acrobats
Eliminated
Singclave
2
Sign Language Singers
Eliminated
Pablo Camacho
3
Danger Act
Eliminated
Marina Marlo
4
Singer
Advanced
The Rocker
5
Magician
Advanced
Sergio Bech
6
Multimedia Singer
Eliminated
Madrid Frao
7
Dance Group
Advanced
Yaneisy Martinez
8
Singer
Eliminated
Genia And Katya
9
Ariel Act
Eliminated
Raymon
10
Rubik's Cube Illusionist
Eliminated
Crazy Hospital
11
Dance Group
Eliminated
Mar Gabarre
12
Singer & Harpist
Golden Buzzer Advancement
Saturnalia Show
13
Blacklight Dance Group
Eliminated
Total of buzzes per judge
1
1
0
2
4/52
Week 10 - Semi-final 3 (14 March 2017)
Contestant
Order
Act
Buzzes
Result
Jorge
Eva
Edurne
Risto
Grupo Minisolera
1
Flamenco Dance Group
Eliminated
CheerXport
2
Cheerleading Group
Eliminated
Acheron Delacroix
3
Mentalist
Advanced
Ryan Chapman
4
Singer
Eliminated
Jose Ivan
5
Pole Dancer
Eliminated
Progenyx
6
Dance Group
Advanced
Nerea
7
Singer
Eliminated
Samuel Martí Pérez
8
Dancer
Golden Buzzer Advancement
Kader Adjel
9
Singer And Guitarist
Advanced
Impact Brothers
10
Dance Duo
Eliminated
Gaby Varilla
11
Singer
Eliminated
Workout Dance
12
Strength Dance Act
Eliminated
Porfium Crew
13
Dance Group
Eliminated
Los Mickis
14
Band
Eliminated
Total of buzzes per judge
0
1
0
3
4/56
Last Opportunity - Wildcards (20 March 2017)
Contestant
Order
Act
Buzzes
Result
Jorge
Eva
Edurne
Risto
Pedro
1
Wheel Acrobat
Eliminated
Kanga And Tania
2
Dance Duo
Advanced
Juan Vincente Osuna
3
Sideshow Act
Eliminated
Iban Velacoracho
4
Impressionist Singer
Advanced
Olmo Jose Heredia
5
Opera Singer
Eliminated
Total of buzzes per judge
0
0
0
0
0/16
Week 11 - Grand Final (21 March 2017)
Contestant
Order
Act
Buzzes
Result
Jorge
Eva
Edurne
Risto
Acheron Delacoix
1
Mentalist
14th - Eliminated
El Tekila
2
Rock And Roll Dancer
1st - Winner
Mar Gabarre
3
Harp Player And Singer
10th - Eliminated
Madrid Frao
4
Dance Group
5th - Eliminated
The Roker
5
Magician
9th - Eliminated
Solagne Freyre
6
Opera Singer
7th Finalist
Iban Velacoracho
7
Celebrity Impressionist Singer
11th - Finalist
Samuel Martí Pérez
8
Dancer
2nd - Runners-up
Kader Adjel
9
Singer
8th - Eliminated
Joel Armando
10
Close Up Magician
4th - Eliminated
Abdeluna
11
Drag Contortionist
12th - Eliminated
Kanga And Tania
12
Dancers
13th - Eliminated
Marina Marlo
13
Singer
6th - Eliminated
Progenyx
14
Dance Group
3rd - Eliminated
Total of buzzes per judge
0
0
0
2
2/56
Specials Summary
Junior Special (4 April 2017)
Contestant
Chosen by
Order
Act
Buzzes & Votes
Result
Jorge
Eva
Edurne
Risto
Weryu
Jorge
1
Flamenco Singer
Top 5
Bichiswaag & Lil' Peanuts
Jorge
2
Dance Crew
Eliminated
Dianne Jacob
Jorge
3
Singer
Eliminated
Jose Miguel Lopez
Eva
4
Comedian
Eliminated
Ryan Chapman & Enrique Ros
Eva
5
Singer/Pianist Duo
Eliminated
Gym Victory
Eva
6
Clown Dance Group
Top 5
Nassim & Nayara
Edurne
7
Wheelchair Dance Duo
Eliminated
Idaira Bermudez
Edurne
8
Dancer
Eliminated
Jurgen Slowing
Edurne
9
Singer
Top 5
Marina Marlo & David Tejada
Risto
10
Singer & Dancer
Winner
Air MDD
Risto
11
Aerial Group
Eliminated
Jennifer Panebianco
Risto
12
Violinist
Eliminated
Pedro Pablo Martinez
Santi
13
Singer & Dancer
Top 5
Total of buzzes per judge
0
0
0
0
0/52
Magic Special (16 April 2017)
Jesús Vázquez made a guest appearance in this episode, and briefly joined the judging panel to help decide the winner.
Contestant
Chosen by
Order
Act
Buzzes & Votes
Result
Jorge
Eva
Edurne
Risto
Pinilla
Jorge
1
Escape Artist
Eliminated
Manuel Alcalde
Jorge
2
Card Magician
Eliminated
Ivan Asenjo
Jorge
3
Illusionist
Top 5
Ivan Ojeda
Edurne
4
Sleight of Hand Magician
Eliminated
Erik & Gemma
Edurne
5
Quick-Change Duo
Eliminated
Acheron Delecroix
Edurne
6
Danger Magician
Top 5
Ernesto & Pico
Eva
7
Magic Duo
Eliminated
Tutan
Eva
8
Comedy Magician
Eliminated
Joel Armando
Eva
9
Close-up Magician
Winner
Raymon
Risto
10
Card Illusionist
Eliminated
Erik Djinn
Risto
11
Mind-Reader
Eliminated
The Roker
Risto
12
Magician
Top 5
Draun
Jesús Vázquez
13
Sleight of Hand Magician
Top 5
Total of buzzes per judge
0
0
0
0
0/52
Dance Special (18 April 2017)
Contestant
Chosen by
Order
Act
Buzzes & Votes
Result
Jorge
Eva
Edurne
Risto
Ballet Kebanna
Jorge
1
Dance Troupe
Eliminated
Fonty
Jorge
2
Breakdancer
Top 5
Light Shock
Jorge
3
Blacklight Dance Crew
Eliminated
David & Javi
Edurne
4
Freestyle Dance Duo
Top 5
Madrid Frao
Edurne
5
Dance Crew
Eliminated
Psicofusion Danza
Edurne
6
Interpretive Dance Trio
Eliminated
Freak Twins
Eva
7
Dance Duo
Eliminated
Zistarlity
Eva
8
Dance Group
Top 5
Samuel Marti
Eva
9
Dancer
Eliminated
The Porfiunm Crew
Risto
10
Dancers
Eliminated
Tania Cornet
Risto
11
Solo Dancer
Eliminated
X-Adows
Risto
12
Street Dance Crew
Winner
Lady Malaka
Santi
13
Lady Gaga Impersonator
Top 5
Total of buzzes per judge
1
0
1
1
3/52
Judges' Buzzes
Judge
Buzz Total
Jorge Javier Vázquez
25
Eva Hache
25
Edurne
30
Risto Mejide
55
Total
135
Ratings
Order
Episode
Viewers (millions)
Share
1
"Auditions 1"
2.66
16.8%
2
"Auditions 2"
2.88
20.3%
3
"Auditions 3"
2.71
17.0%
4
"Auditions 4"
3.38
22.3%
5
"Greatest Moments Special"
1.30
7.7%
6
"Auditions 5"
2.59
19.8%
7
"Auditions 6"
2.78
21.7%
8
"Auditions 7"
2.97
23.3%
9
"Semi-final 1"
2.94
23.8%
10
"Semi-final 2"
2.26
19.5%
11
"Semi-final 3"
2.64
22.5%
12
"Last Opportunity - Wildcards"
2.27
11.8%
13
"Grand Final"
2.82
25.7%
14
"Got Talent: Junior Special"
1.70
14.7%
15
"Got Talent: Magic Special"
1.52
11.7%
16
"Got Talent: Dance Special"
1.49
13.2%
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