TV Adventurer Jesús Calleja Travels to Meet PM Sánchez in Lanzarote
The Spanish news website OKDIARIO reported that TV presenter Jesús Calleja was seen at the airport in Lanzarote, an island in the Canary Islands.
Calleja was heading to La Mareta, a residence connected to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. According to the report, Calleja is Sánchez's newest guest there.
OKDIARIO also explained how the friendship between Calleja and Sánchez began. It said Calleja once slept on the sofa at Sánchez's home, long before visiting La Mareta.
Over time, their relationship grew, and Calleja eventually became one of the people invited to stay at this special residence.
La Mareta is described as offering a "all inclusive" experience, similar to a resort, but it is paid for using state funds.
The report says Calleja will spend two nights there together with the Prime Minister, calling it an "extreme adventure" for the presenter, who is known for his travel and adventure television programmes.
Calleja is one of Spain's most recognisable TV personalities, famous for exploring remote and difficult places around the world.
His friendship with Sánchez has drawn public attention because it connects a well-known entertainer with the country's top politician.
OKDIARIO's report focuses on this relationship and on how Calleja moved from sleeping on a sofa to being hosted at a residence used by the head of government.
No further details were given about what activities took place during the stay, or about other guests who may have visited La Mareta in the past.
Vocabulary10 words
- airport
- a place where planes take off and land
- residence
- a place where someone lives or stays
- friendship
- a close relationship between people who like each other
- sofa
- a soft seat for sitting
- all inclusive
- a type of holiday where everything is already paid for
- state
- the government of a country
- nights
- periods of darkness when people usually sleep
- politician
- someone who works in government or politics
- relationship
- a connection between two people
- guest
- someone invited to visit or stay somewhere
Quiz
Answer key
1. Jesús Calleja heading to La Mareta 2. Calleja once slept on Sánchez's sofa 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The Spanish news website OKDIARIO reported that TV presenter Jesús Calleja was seen at the _____ in Lanzarote, an island in the Canary Islands.
Calleja was heading to La Mareta, a _____ connected to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
OKDIARIO also explained how the _____ between Calleja and Sánchez began.
It said Calleja once slept on the _____ at Sánchez's home, long before visiting La Mareta.
La Mareta is described as offering a "_____" experience, similar to a resort, but it is paid for using state funds.
The report says Calleja will spend two _____ there together with the Prime Minister.
His friendship with Sánchez has drawn public attention because it connects a well-known entertainer with the country's top _____.
OKDIARIO's report focuses on this _____ and on how Calleja moved from sleeping on a sofa to being hosted at a residence used by the head of government.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think stories about friendships between celebrities and politicians attract public interest?
- Do you think it is appropriate for state-funded residences to be used for personal guests? Why or why not?
- How might television presenters like Calleja use their fame to build relationships with public figures?
- What questions would you ask Calleja or Sánchez about their friendship if you could interview them?