"Worrying about something you can't control is a waste of energy"

With ten editions under his belt on 'Got Talent', host Santi Millán (Barcelona, 56 years old) is clear that to make an impact, it is not only necessary to perform technically perfectly. "There are things that move you even if you've seen them thousands of times," he says about this format, which airs a new gala this Sunday at 10:00 PM on Telecinco, and has already become one of the most emblematic shows on the small screen. In the new episodes, 'socialite' Tamara Falcó has debuted as a judge alongside Risto Mejide, Florentino Fernández, and Paula Echevarría.

-Do you still have the enthusiasm for 'Got Talent'?

-The enthusiasm doesn't need to be renewed because it's always at its peak. It doesn't need renewing. It's inexhaustible.

-How do you see Tamara Falcó?

-Honestly, very well, I think it's a joy that she's there. First, because of the excitement she generates, which is always good; and then because she will meet expectations. I had asked for Sofía Vergara on the jury, it's true, but for whatever reason, she's not there (laughs). With Tamara Falcó, I have no complaints.

-Is there a lot of talent on the jury this year?

-Well, as a host, which is my role, I can tell you there's no one better (laughs). Honestly, I don't know anyone better. Whether you like it or not, that feeds my ego. If you hear otherwise, don't tell me. And as for the jury, I think each one has their own personality. They are fantastic. We have an enviable panel because in 'Got Talent' the performances are great, but the jury is important: they must have personality, be unique and critical. They shouldn't make the usual comments. Sometimes, in these shows, you see the evaluations and they sound the same.

-Has the jury also evolved over the years?

-I've even seen regressions too (laughs). There's a bit of everything, but there's a lot of work behind it. I think it's something people aren't aware of, and they don't need to be. But for the format to work, what the jury brings is very important. They have to propose, create, interact. Any new contribution, like in fiction, generates plots.

-How did you feel about Edurne's departure?

-Well, it's not good news because after so many years, it's no longer just a professional bond, but also a personal one. Edurne is a woman who endears herself, but I understand that after nine seasons, you might feel you're no longer evolving in this and have reached your ceiling. Personally, as a friend, you want her to be happy and do as well as possible.

-How do you value the trust Mediaset has placed in you? You keep getting projects...

-Well, it's profitable for them (laughs). Look, we are professionals. The truth is, fortunately, we have a very good relationship with the network and the executives. But we know that as soon as it doesn't work, they'll send us home. As it should be. In this profession, we're not here because we're friends, but because we deliver results. This works and it suits them, that's it. And I hope it stays that way for many years.

-But 'Got Talent' has already become one of Telecinco's most emblematic shows alongside others like 'Survivors'.

-As long as the ratings are good. 'Got Talent' will continue. Then we'll see if those of us inside continue. I think when you face a new project, the best and smartest thing is not to make future projections. That is, you have to enjoy and try to do your best. Worrying about something you can't control is a waste of energy and unnecessary time. What I try to do is my best so that if it doesn't work, at least I don't have to say: "Damn, if I had done this, if I had done that, if we had tried harder here"... I've given it my all.

-Do you remember any performance that impressed you?

-There are many. In 'Got Talent', there are many factors. You can see a performance that is technically impressive or a discipline you've never seen before, but then there are other components that have nothing to do with that. It's a bit what defines art: it's not just the technique, but everything that is tried to be expressed, like feeling or emotion. There are things that move you even if you've seen them 20,000 times.