Actress Eugenia Tobal Eliminated as MasterChef Celebrity Ratings Climb
Argentina’s popular cooking competition continues to captivate audiences, reaching a peak of 13.1 rating points on a night that saw actress Eugenia Tobal depart the kitchens.
The competition on MasterChef Celebrity is intensifying as the field narrows, with seven contestants already eliminated. The cycle, led by Wanda Nara, presents increasing challenges for the celebrity participants, many of whom initially lacked significant culinary experience. However, most have demonstrably improved their skills throughout the season.
On Wednesday evening, Emilia Attias, Julia Calvo, Momi Giardina, Andy Chango, Reini, Ian Lucas, Eugenia Tobal, Joaqui, and Sofia Martinez faced a “last chance” round to secure their place in the Telefe reality show. The night’s programming began with competitive segments featuring Pasapalabra with Marcela Feudal, Glax Busanichi, and ‘The’ Estevez, alongside Esteban Ed, Until Fernández, and Carmela Barbaro versus Good night family, giving Telefe an advantage.
Ivan de Pineda’s program maintained its leading position in the ratings, achieving a peak of 10.1 points, while Guido Kaczka followed with 5.9 points. MasterChef Celebrity itself commenced its eighth elimination gala after 10:10 p.m., starting with a floor of 9.9 rating points. Contestants observed from the balcony as their peers navigated the challenges.
The initial test involved preparing the best fried egg, which Andy Chango won, automatically securing his place on the balcony. The remaining contestants then had 50 minutes to create a free-form dish centered around eggs. As the competition progressed, viewership climbed to 11.5 points. Guido Duck secured the second position in the programming strip with 3.2 points, a figure indicative of the approaching summer season. It happened in America garnered 3.0 points, while Welcome to Win with Laurita Fernández achieved 2.6 points, holding the third and fourth positions, respectively.
At 10:45 p.m., Mario Pergolini’s Another day lost debuted with a 2.9 rating. The program featured a discussion with Kevin Johansen and Liniers regarding their collaborative projects. The eltrece cycle maintained a rating between 3 and 4 points. Following at 10:50 p.m., Controversy at the bar launched with 1.1 points. Mariano judge, alongside Charlotte Caniggia, Diego Moranzonithe journalist Javier Calvo, Luis Piñeyro, and Karina Iavicoli, debated current events, including the H3N2 flu outbreak in Europe, with Dr. Marta Cohen from London.
The return to the MasterChef kitchen saw mixed results. Joaqui presented a tuna mayonnaise with quail eggs, followed by Ian Lucas with deviled eggs and Momi Giardina’s mushroom omelet with blue cheese and caramelized onions, which received praise from the judges. Eugenia Tobal and Julia Calvo prepared a gramajo scrambled egg, while Emilia Attias and Sofi Martínez showcased shakshuka, a traditional dish from North Africa and the Middle East. Reini opted for carbonara ribbons.
The episode peaked at 13.1 rating points as Eugenia Tobal and Reini found themselves on the brink of elimination. Ultimately, Tobal was eliminated from the competition. “It is a contest that generates a lot of adrenaline and challenges yourself,” she stated, visibly emotional. “It was a beautiful experience, thank you for your words and for giving me the opportunity. My mother taught me with love how to cook, she never knew, because I already spied on her thanks to my colleagues who are the best.”
