Reality Show Aftermath
Almudena Porras reveals lasting physical sequelae including hair loss after 'Supervivientes'.
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Aurah Ruiz has opened up about the serious physical toll her time on *Supervivientes 2024* took on her body. Speaking on her mtmad channel, she revealed that her hair is falling out in clumps and that her period has not returned — more than three months after leaving Honduras. "Me da hasta miedo peinarme," she said. "Se me cae el pelo a mechones. Tengo calvas."
Ruiz spent 13 weeks on the show, surviving on roughly 400 to 600 calories a day. She was evicted on June 6, 2024, after losing an estimated 15 to 20 kilograms. Her video documenting the aftermath became one of the most-watched on the platform within 24 hours of release, according to Lecturas.
Hair Loss and No Period Three Months After Honduras
Since returning to Spain, Ruiz says brushing her hair has become something she dreads. She told fans on mtmad that the hair loss is not minor — she is developing bald spots. The condition is known as telogen effluvium, where the body shuts down non-essential functions like hair growth to protect vital organs during starvation.
Her menstrual cycle has also not returned. Ruiz confirmed she has gone more than three months without a period. Doctors link this to extremely low body fat and high cortisol, the body's main stress hormone. Her husband, footballer Jesé Rodríguez, is said to be alarmed by her condition, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Extreme Conditions Behind the Physical Damage
*Supervivientes* contestants survive on a diet of mostly rice and coconut. At 400 to 600 calories per day, that is roughly one-quarter of what the average adult needs. Ruiz spent 91 days under this diet, combined with intense sun exposure, salt water, and physical challenges.
Fellow 2024 contestant Miri Pérez-Cabrero has also reported severe cystic acne and sudden weight gain since returning home. Her posts on Instagram reinforce the picture of widespread physical trauma among this year's cast, according to El Televisero.
This Is Not the First Time the Show Has Left Scars
In 2021, contestant Lola Mencía reported nearly identical symptoms — hair loss and hormonal disruption — that lasted more than six months after filming ended. The pattern suggests a recurring problem with the show's format, not a one-off case.
Nutritionists and dermatologists cited by Telecinco say recovery can take between 6 and 12 months. Ruiz has already sought professional dermatological treatment to stop permanent hair loss. Critics are now calling on production companies Cuarzo and Banijay to offer better post-show medical support.
Fame Has a Price — and Audiences Are Split
The mtmad video sparked a sharp debate online. Some viewers expressed shock at the physical cost of the show. Others pointed out that top-tier contestants like Ruiz are rumored to earn between €15,000 and €20,000 per week — and sign extensive waivers before competing.
Reality TV analyst Adolfo Rodríguez told El Televisero that these raw, honest videos serve a clear purpose for influencers. They humanize a person who usually shows only a perfect image online. For Ruiz, whose income depends heavily on beauty brand deals, prolonged hair and skin damage could also mean real financial losses in the months ahead.
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