MasterChef Celebrity Ecuador Judge Carolina Sánchez Expecting Daughter, Returns to Spain for Birth
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Celebrated chef and television personality Carolina Sánchez, a judge on MasterChef Celebrity Ecuador 3, has returned to Spain to prepare for the birth of her daughter, Alaia. The announcement, made on December 8, 2025, via Sánchez’s Instagram account, marks a significant personal milestone for the culinary star.
Sánchez shared her excitement with followers, stating, “And we reached 36 weeks! And now I can say that my tummy has grown to capacity and my baby doesn’t stop moving!” The news comes as Sánchez was already several weeks into her pregnancy while filming the third season of the popular cooking competition.
Balancing Career and Family
Sánchez reportedly began filming MasterChef Celebrity Ecuador with a noticeable pregnancy, embracing the journey alongside her partner, chef Iñaki Murúa. She described her partner as her “new partner” prior to the program’s premiere, suggesting a close and supportive relationship. The couple shared the initial announcement of their pregnancy on July 14, 2025, and have since documented the experience – including a memorable gender reveal – on social media.
Preparing for Alaia’s Arrival
Currently, Sánchez is focusing on rest and preparation in Spain. “We are in the final stretch and now back in Spain resting at home and preparing everything for Alaia’s birth,” she wrote in her December 8th post, accompanied by a photo gallery. This period of anticipation follows a demanding schedule balancing her professional commitments with the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy.
You can view Chef Sánchez’s announcement on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chefcarosanchez
The arrival of Alaia represents a new chapter for Sánchez and Murúa, both accomplished chefs in their own right. Their shared passion for culinary arts is likely to influence the upbringing of their daughter, promising a future filled with flavor and creativity.
