The renowned journalist Mercedes Milá has reaffirmed her support for the acting president Pedro Sánchez and has harshly criticized the demands of the Catalan independence parties Junts and ERC in a recent interview. Milá, who is preparing for her return to TVE with a new program called ‘I don’t know what you’re talking about’, expressed her confidence in Sánchez and his team in the midst of the investiture negotiations.
In statements to ‘El Suplement de Catalunya Ràdio’, Mercedes Milá was optimistic about her return to the public channel after 33 years and shared her enthusiasm for this new television project. “I’m very happy because I’ve had a very good summer,” said the journalist, highlighting her good mental health and renewed energy.
Regarding the political situation, Milá spoke about the conversations between the PSOE and the Catalan independence parties: “If they are talking with Junts and ERC, I suppose they are doing what is best for everyone, not just to form a Government.” Furthermore, he pointed out that the results of the elections have determined the current political dynamics, mentioning the Galician leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Pedro Sánchez.
The communicator also criticized the demands of Junts and ERC in relation to the amnesty for pro-independence politicians, questioning whether it was not enough and joking: “Is the amnesty not enough? Do they also want a free apartment on the Costa Brava?” Mercedes Milá considered that there is a crucial opportunity to form a left-wing and progressive government and that it is important not to put unnecessary obstacles in the way.
In addition to her political opinions, Mercedes Milá defended the legacy of her iconic show ‘Big Brother’ against claims that ‘Operación Triunfo’ was the first reality television show in Spain. “Look if those from ‘OT’ have any nerve, they keep saying that they were the first reality show. No, hell no! It was us, ‘Big Brother,'” said the journalist.
‘I don’t know what you’re talking about’, Milá’s next program, will explore contemporary society through the experiences of young Spaniards. Each episode will address topics of general interest and will have the active participation of the public, reflecting the diversity of opinions in Spanish society. The program will be produced by RTVE in collaboration with Zanskar Producciones.
Mercedes Milá also shared her willingness to interview political figures such as Santiago Abascal, Alberto Núñez Feijóo or Isabel Díaz Ayuso, highlighting a change in her approach over the years in terms of choosing her interviewees. The journalist criticized the extreme right in Spain for what she considers a lack of historical responsibility and she also pointed out the Popular Party for following that trend.
