After the excitement of Gala 0, we already know the cast of songs that the 16 contestants will perform in Gala 1 of Operación Triunfo 2025, which will be held on Monday, September 22 on Prime Video. It will be the first time that the triumphants sing in duos and in groups, which will mark the beginning of their artistic coexistence within the Academy.
Group topic
“I want to dance” – Sonia and Selena
The song of the summer of the early 2000s will be the first collective performance of the edition. A dance classic that will test everyone’s coordination and energy on stage.
📦🎶 The GROUP of Gala 1 of OT 2025 will be “I want to dance” by Sonia & Selena #OTDirecto16S 💙✨ pic.twitter.com/rGXlPeOoiO
— Operación Triunfo (@OT_Oficial) September 16, 2025
Duos confirmed
The program has distributed the themes in pairs, seeking both contrasts and musical affinities:
Guillo Rist and Cristina: APT – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
Claudia Arenas and Judit: Sad face – Ana Mena & Emilia
Salma and Max: We Don’t Talk Anymore – Charlie Puth & Selena Gomez
Téyou and María: Canijo – Judeline
Crespo and Guille Toledano: Butterflies – Marc Seguí & Pablo Alborán
Olivia and Iván Rojo: I Like The Way You Kiss Me – Artemas
Lucía and Carlos: The Dance of the Dragonflies – Manuel García & Mon Laferte
Laura and Tinho: Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) – Mariah Carey & Westlife version
What does this distribution mean
- Musical variety: from international pop to ballads in Spanish, through urban collaborations and songs with a Latin flavor.
- Teamwork: the duos will force the contestants to listen, coordinate and balance voices.
- Artistic identity: although they perform well-known songs, each unit will have to contribute their style to differentiate themselves.
During the week, participants will rehearse with the teaching team in vocal technique, acting and dance classes. The result can be seen live at Gala 1, where the dynamics of nominations, jury evaluations and the entry of the public vote will also be opened for the first time in an already competitive scenario.
This distribution of songs is not only a list of songs: it is also the beginning of a shared path. How will singing as a couple affect the evolution of each participant? Will the individual voice or the harmony of the duo be valued more?
