The new installment of MasterChef celebrity 9 It has resulted in two eliminations, although one of them was completely unexpected. The judges surprised by announcing that the first test would already leave the name of a expelled, which in this case was Cristina Cifuentes. A plate of poorly washed mushrooms was the trigger for his departure, although what his colleagues do not know is that, thanks to the immunity apron, he will be able to return next week. Neither they nor the judges expected that the final test would end with a voluntary departure, that of Rubén Ochandiano, who decided to end his career in the program.
© TVEIt passed all the tests. The first focused on Italian cuisine, with the preparation of fresh pasta and a sauce to accompany it, a test in which Cristina Cifuentes failed. The most affected by her departure was Inés, with whom she has forged a very close relationship since this installment began. “I’m glad that the program gave you the opportunity to get rid of an image that you are not,” Inés told him before he left.
They traveled later to Galicia, specifically to the Cíes Islands, in Vigowhere Hiba and Pelayo (the best from the previous test) captained the teams. The menu was designed by four chefs from the area: Xosé Magalhaes, Luis Veira, Lucía Freitas and Daniel López. They designed dishes for 100 diners, including visitors and workers of the Atlantic Islands National Park. There were mistakes in both teams and therefore they were questioned by the judges for the disorder and the failed dishes.
© TVERubén hangs up his apron voluntarily
Before giving their verdict, the captains were able to save a companion and so Francis, saved by Hiba, and Topacio, saved by Pelayo, went up to the balcony. The captains also had the option of saving one of them and it was Pelayo who decided to let his friend go up to the gallery. Chef Lydia del Olmo explained to them, before the elimination test, what hydroponics consists of, which is a soilless cultivation method that uses mineral solutions to achieve significant savings in water, energy and space to produce products. quality, without waste and respecting the environment.
The challenge was to prepare a dish of tiny food (tiny food), with the help of small utensils and with ingredients from hydroponic cultivation. Applicants were saved until Pocholo, Itziar and Rubén remained, although before the judges retired to deliberate, the latter stopped them. “I want to say one thing. I’m going to go because I’ve stopped having fun. I want to keep the richest and I prefer to leave. I’m fine and calm. I am feeling it that way and with all the respect and affection for the program.”
He explained that he had a great time, but that he was not completely comfortable. “I prefer to stay with the feeling of affection and gratitude. I had a great time with you. It is often difficult for me to reach a group. Here I have felt that, at one time or another, we have seen each other’s hearts with everyone,” he commented. The judges, despite the punishment, respected his decision as did his colleagues who, surprised and saddened, said goodbye to him from the gallery.
