Round Two: Andy Kusnetzoff vs. Mirtha Legrand in Argentine Prime Time
The night of Saturday, August 15, 2026 brought another exciting clash between two heavyweights of Argentine television. In one corner, Andy Kusnetzoff with his talk show PH, Podemos Hablar (aired on Telefe). In the other, the legendary Mirtha Legrand, a 99-year-old cultural icon in Argentina, with her traditional late-night show La Noche de Mirtha (aired on El Trece). For international readers, this rivalry is a classic battle for prime-time dominance in Argentina's open television landscape.
The Ratings Breakdown
According to data published by television.com.ar, PH started at 21:35 with a floor of 7.9 points, inheriting the audience from Pasapalabra (a popular word-guessing game hosted by Iván de Pineda). During its two-hour run, PH averaged 7.7 rating points. While this was a drop of 1.8 points from its spectacular premiere the previous week (which scored 9.5), it was still the most-watched show of the day.
On the rival channel, Mirtha Legrand's show averaged 3.2 points, slightly down from her previous episode. This kept her out of the day's Top Five.
Saturday's Prime Time Top Five
| Program / Channel | Average Rating |
|---|---|
| PH, Podemos Hablar (Telefe) | 7.7 |
| Pasapalabra (El Trece) | 7.0 |
| Cine 13: The Bounty Hunter (El Trece) | 4.6 |
| Escape Perfecto (El Trece) / DirecTV Go / Little House on the Prairie | 4.5 (three-way tie) |
| La Noche de Mirtha (El Trece) | 3.2 |
The Celebrity Guests and a Skateboard Prize
For his second episode, Kusnetzoff gathered a star-studded panel: Benjamín Vicuña (Chilean actor), Lizy Tagliani (TV host), Evangelina Anderson (model), Pablo Giralt (sports commentator), and Santiago Talledo (influencer). One of the night's most talked-about moments occurred when Vicuña won a skateboard by playing tejo (a traditional Argentine throwing game) near the end of the broadcast.
Meanwhile, Mirtha Legrand's table featured Romina Gaetani, Blanca Oteyza, Gastón Edul, and Camila Dolabjian. Despite the interesting guests, the audience favored Kusnetzoff's dynamic format.
Minute-by-Minute Battle
According to Pronto, at 21:55, PH was scoring 6.7 against Mirtha's 3.0. By 22:15, the gap widened: Telefe rose to 8.3, while El Trece stayed at 3.1. At 22:42, Kusnetzoff's show maintained 8.3, and Mirtha reached 3.2. A clear victory for Telefe!
Channel Rankings for the Day
Telefe led the overall day with 5.1 points, followed by El Trece with 4.2 points. América TV had 1.4, Elnueve and Net tied with 0.5, TV Pública had 0.2, and Bravo closed with 0.
Looking Ahead
Argentine open television promises more excitement soon. On Sunday, August 16, 2026, a new Gran Hermano (Big Brother) gala will air with seven nominees. Additionally, on Tuesday, the first edition of Es mi sueño (a dream-fulfilling show hosted by Guido Kaczka) will conclude on El Trece.