# Lina Tejeiro pregnancy and MasterChef elimination

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lina-tejeiro-pregnancy-and-masterchef-elimination
> Updated: 2026-08-31T18:31:58.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Colombian actress Lina Tejeiro has addressed her recent elimination from ‘MasterChef Celebrity Colombia’. She clarified that her departure was not a planned resignation, but rather a result of physical challenges. 

Tejeiro revealed she was unaware of her pregnancy during the competition. She noted that extreme fatigue and gestational hypothyroidism impacted her concentration and energy levels during filming. Her elimination followed a dish that failed to meet judges' expectations regarding the cooking point of the meat.

## Claims

- Tejeiro clarified that her departure was not a planned strategy to leave the show. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The meat's cooking point was a primary reason the judges were not convinced by her dish. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Lina Tejeiro stated she did not want to resign from the competition despite feeling exhausted. (single source)
- Tejeiro was unaware she was pregnant during the filming of MasterChef Celebrity. (single source)
- Gestational hypothyroidism and extreme fatigue affected Tejeiro's performance during the reality show. (single source)
- Tejeiro was the fourth contestant eliminated from the competition. (single source)
- The elimination was caused by a dish featuring beef with blue cheese sauce and a potato croquette with achiras. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Lina Tejeiro addresses MasterChef Celebrity elimination and pregnancy

Lina Tejeiro clarified that her elimination from MasterChef Celebrity Colombia was not a planned exit, revealing she was pregnant and dealing with gestational hypothyroidism during filming.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lina-tejeiro-addresses-masterchef-celebrity-elimination-and-pregnancy

### 2026-08-22: Celebrity news: Lina Tejeiro and Alejandra Rubio pregnancy updates

Celebrity news highlights Lina Tejeiro discussing her pregnancy support from Greeicy Rendón, and Terelu Campos expressing concern over Alejandra Rubio’s late-stage pregnancy.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celebrity-news-lina-tejeiro-and-alejandra-rubio-pregnancy-updates

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