Cristina Pardo and Iñaki López: Their Hilarious Cameo in 'Torrente, Presidente' and How They Spilled the Tea on 'Más vale tarde'

If there's one TV duo that has won the hearts of the Spanish public, it's undoubtedly the pair formed by Cristina Pardo and Iñaki López. The hosts of 'Más vale tarde' (laSexta) not only rule the evenings with their unique take on current affairs, but they've now also made the leap to the big screen. And not just any old how: no less than alongside the one and only Santiago Segura in his latest installment of the saga, 'Torrente, presidente'.

Last week, while watching the film, we couldn't believe our eyes: there were Cristina Pardo Schlesinger (yes, with that illustrious second surname) and her colleague, fully immersed in 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 part came later, when they decided to discuss the big moment on their own programme.

On 'Más vale tarde', both confessed how they experienced the whole thing. Iñaki, with his trademark irony, stated they accepted "because Segura is a genius and, on top of that, he promised we'd look gorgeous." Cristina Pardo, for her part, couldn't help but laugh remembering the bloopers: "Santiago is a whirlwind, he makes you feel right at home, but suddenly you find yourself surrounded by the most outlandish characters and you think: what have I gotten myself into?".

The chemistry between the presenters and the director was evident in every anecdote. Here's the highlights they let slip live on air:

• "The hardest part was not laughing during the shoot," Iñaki confessed, getting a chuckle out of his co-host.
• "My mother called me, absolutely freaking out when she saw me in the cinema," recounted Cristina Pardo in fits of laughter.
• "Santiago told us we were the presenters he'd always dreamed of for Torrente," added Pardo with her characteristic humour.

And naturally, in Navarra, the home region of Cristina Pardo Schlesinger, the cameo hasn't gone unnoticed. In the Foral Community, the journalist's leap to the big screen has been celebrated with pride, as she is already one of the region's most beloved figures. And rightly so: seeing a serious, hard-hitting journalist thrown into the wacky world of Torrente takes some beating.

For now, the duo continues to front laSexta's evening slot, but this little cinematic interlude proves that Cristina Pardo and Iñaki López can handle anything. Will we see them in more films soon? Maybe Santiago Segura is already cooking up a new role for them. In the meantime, we'll settle for enjoying them every evening and for this cameo, which is already a part of Spanish cinema history.