In the latest episode of Masterchef Celebrities, the competition took an unexpected turn as Blanca, one of the season’s crowd favorites, faced elimination in the fifth installment. She found herself unable to convince the judges with the dish she prepared for the elimination challenge against Romero, and her run on the show came to an abrupt end.
Blanca has never shied away from pressure on screen, but this time the challenge proved tougher than anticipated. After a prior setback in which she received a black coat as a penalty, she carried that weight into the kitchen yet again. When the judges reviewed her dish, Jordi Cruz pointed out that the rice appeared dry and the sauce incorporated natural tomato chunks that introduced an uneven rawness and acidity to the plate. He also noted a raw edge from the spices, signaling a lack of balance in flavor and texture.
Ultimately, the panel decided that Blanca should depart the competition. Pepe Rodríguez added a stern note of caution, warning her that she was playing with fire as she faced the exit and the risk of elimination as the competition pressed on.
Blanca herself became tearful, admitting that nerves had betrayed her. She reflected that people who rarely step into the pressure pits can become flustered when they finally confront the intense arena of a high-stakes challenge, a sentiment she wore like a badge in that moment.
In a candid moment after the verdict, Blanca acknowledged that she felt she deserved to go home. She recognized that her performance did not reflect injustice, but rather a misstep in the contest. The room absorbed the weight of the moment, with Eduardo Casanova and other colleagues in the gallery visibly sharing in the sadness as they watched the domino effect of the night unfold. Tony Moreno, among others, offered his support and sympathy, underscoring the human side of a show that often thrives on drama and spectacle. The episode closed with a quiet sense of resolve among the remaining contestants, who understood that every dish must be flawless and every minute in the kitchen precious [Credit: production notes].