Cristina Pardo and Iñaki López: Their hilarious cameo in 'Torrente, presidente' and how they fessed up on 'Más vale tarde'

If there's a TV duo that's won the hearts of the Spanish public, it's undoubtedly Cristina Pardo and Iñaki López. The hosts of 'Más vale tarde' (laSexta) don't just rule the afternoon slot with their unique take on current events; they've now made the leap to the silver screen. And not just any old how: but hand-in-hand with the one and only Santiago Segura in his latest saga instalment, 'Torrente, presidente'.

Last week, while watching the film, we couldn't believe our eyes: there were Cristina Pardo Schlesinger (yes, with that rather distinguished second surname) and her colleague, right in the thick of the Torrente universe. The scene, which we won't reveal to avoid spoilers, has been one of the most talked-about on social media. But the best bit came afterwards, when they decided to chat about the big moment on their own show.

On 'Más vale tarde', the pair opened up about the experience. Iñaki, with his trademark irony, said they said yes "because Segura's a genius and also because he promised we'd look dead sexy". Cristina Pardo, for her part, couldn't help but laugh remembering the bloopers: "Santiago's a whirlwind, he makes you feel right at home, but suddenly you're surrounded by the most outrageous characters and you think: what have I gotten myself into?".

The chemistry between the presenters and the director was clear in every anecdote. Here's the best of what they shared live on air:

• "The hardest part was keeping a straight face during filming", Iñaki confessed, setting his co-host off laughing.
• "Mum called me, completely freaking out after seeing me in the cinema", Cristina Pardo recounted through fits of laughter.
• "Santiago told us we were the presenters he'd always dreamed of for Torrente", Pardo added with her characteristic wit.

And naturally, in Navarra, Cristina Pardo Schlesinger's home turf, the cameo hasn't gone unnoticed. The region has proudly celebrated the journalist's foray into film; she's already one of the area's best-loved personalities. And rightly so: seeing a serious, hard-hitting journalist throw herself into the wacky world of Torrente is a pretty impressive feat.

For now, the duo remain at the helm of laSexta's afternoon slot, but this little cinematic detour proves that Cristina Pardo and Iñaki López can turn their hands to anything. Will we be seeing them in more films soon? Santiago Segura might just be cooking up a new role for them. In the meantime, we'll make do with enjoying them every afternoon and this cameo, which is already a part of Spanish cinema history.