Multiple independent news outlets reporting on the July 26, 2026 premiere unambiguously state that production revealed three 'habitantes sorpresa' (Gema Garoa, Luis Chaparro and Mariana Ochoa) during the premiere gala and that the season roster comprised 18 named inhabitants. El Financiero's live/recap coverage on 2026-07-26 (published 23:08 / 23:43 local) reports the three surprises and lists 18 participants; Infobae (2026-07-27) and Deadline likewise report the same three surprise entrants and an 18-name cast. These independent, corroborating reports establish the fact by the stated deadline.