Cristina Saralegui with actors Kate del Castillo and Rafael Amaya
Telemundos special, Cristina Presenta La Última Noche con La Reina del Sur, hosted by Cristina Saralegui, became the networks highest rated primetime entertainment special for Telemundo among Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 in its ratings history, according to Nielsen Media Research. The special averaged more than 2.3 million Total Viewers (Persons 2+) and nearly 1.4 million Adults 18-49.Originally announced at the networks Upfront presentation in New York on May 17, Saralegui has joined Telemundo to develop, host and executive produce a weekend variety show slated to air at the end of this year. Last Monday´s special marked Cristinas first on-air appearance since it was announced that she would join Telemundo.Additionally, on the heels of the success of La Reina del Sur, Telemundo premiered its newest original primetime telenovela last Tuesday night, La Casa de al Lado, which averaged more than 2 million Total Viewers (Persons 2+) and over 1.2 million Adults 18-49.
