MasterChef contestants Lina Tejeiro and Emmanuel Chiang share personal stories

Lina Tejeiro, a contestant on Colombia’s MasterChef Celebrity, broke down during an elimination challenge, expressing intense frustration and nerves. After the episode aired, social‑media users linked her emotional display to a possible early pregnancy, noting that she later announced she was expecting her first child.

In Mexico’s MasterChef 24/7, eliminated participant Emmanuel Chiang, a fitness influencer, said a healthy diet can still include traditional Mexican snacks such as gorditas, quesadillas and barbacoa if portion sizes and activity are balanced. He also spoke about finding romance with fellow contestant Ixdit Vega during the competition.