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

If there's one TV duo that has won the hearts of the Spanish public, it's undoubtedly Cristina Pardo and Iñaki López. The presenters of 'Más vale tarde' (laSexta) don't just rule the roost every afternoon with their unique take on current affairs; now they've made the leap to the big screen. And not just any old how: none other than alongside the one and only Santiago Segura in his latest instalment 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 rather distinguished double-barrelled 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 part came afterwards, when they decided to chat about the big moment on their own show.

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

The chemistry between the presenters and the director was obvious in every anecdote. Here are the highlights they shared live on air:

• "The hardest part was keeping a straight face during filming," Iñaki confessed, setting his co-host off laughing.
• "My mum called me, absolutely freaking out when she saw me in the cinema," Cristina Pardo recounted through fits of giggles.
• "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 Foral Community has proudly celebrated the journalist's foray into film, as she's already one of the region's best-loved figures. And rightly so: seeing a serious, hard-hitting journalist thrown into the wacky world of Torrente is no mean feat.

For now, the dynamic duo remain at the helm of laSexta's afternoon slot, but this little cinematic interlude proves that Cristina Pardo and Iñaki López can turn their hand to anything. Will we be seeing more of them on film 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 that's already a part of Spanish film history.