'Combate' casting call on ATV: queues since dawn, the door they almost knocked down, and the videos that went viral

On Saturday, September 12, a casting call for the program 'Combate' at the ATV television station in Peru drew a massive crowd, with hopeful participants lining up since the early morning hours. The turnout significantly exceeded the production's expectations.

The overwhelming attendance led to scenes of tension at the channel's entrance, where the surging crowd nearly brought down a door. The chaotic events and subsequent crowd control issues were captured on video and quickly spread across social media, becoming viral content.