MasterChef Celebrity Season 8 Opens on TVE La 1

A new episode of MasterChef Celebrity arrives on TVE La 1 tonight at 22:35, kicking off the eighth edition with a lineup that blends familiar faces and rising stars. The cast features Jorge and César Cadaval from Los Morancos, Blanca Romero, Álvaro Escassi, Sandra Gago, Eduardo Casanova, Toñi Moreno, Jorge Sanz, Laura Londoño, Jesulín de Ubrique, Tania Llasera, Miguel Diosdado, and Genoveva Casanova, along with guests Daniel Illesgunín, Pepe Rodríguez, Samantha Vallejo-Nágera, and Jordi Cruz. In a first challenge of the premiere, the celebrities are tasked with recreating a dish previously crafted by Miguel Ángel Muñoz and Raquel Meroño. The allocation of plates is decided collectively by the group, ensuring that the responsibility rests with a consensus pick rather than individual choice. The action shifts to Mitjorn Beach in Formentera, where the participants confront a pivotal theme: sustainability. They design and prepare a menu rooted in high-quality, responsibly sourced produce, guided by the culinary vision of Nandu Jubany, a chef celebrated for leading establishments with multiple Repsol Suns and a Michelin star. The elimination round introduces a sea-inspired element, challenging each contestant wearing a black apron to create a dish that embodies the ocean’s flavors and essence. The kitchens welcome a special guest, chef Lucía Freitas, who brings her own award-winning perspective to offer practical guidance and sharpen the contestants’ approaches to flavor balance and plating. This episode blends competition with environmental awareness and culinary excellence, highlighting teamwork, creativity, and the ability to adapt under pressure as the season unfolds. Tonight’s program is a showcase of technical skill, personal storytelling, and the dynamic energy that defines MasterChef Celebrity as it continues to reveal the depth and versatility of its participants.