# MasterChef Brazil 2026 – Repescagem Round > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/masterchef-brasil-2026-season > Updated: 2026-08-04T23:42:50.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. In late May 2026, MasterChef Brasil aired its tenth episode, centering on a Latin American cuisine challenge that highlighted dishes from Uruguay, Peru and Chile. Contestants were split into three teams and tasked with preparing savory dishes, a dessert and a traditional drink for each country. Singer Gilmelândia, a former participant in the celebrity spin‑off, joined one team as a reinforcement, while the regular judging panel evaluated the creations. The show’s eleventh episode, broadcast on 4 August 2026, introduced the first ever “repescagem” (redemption) round. Eight previously eliminated contestants returned to compete for a single spot back in the competition. The challenge, themed around the Festival of Parintins, required teams to create a main dish featuring pirarucu and a dessert showcasing Amazonian flavors within 1 hour 45 minutes. Judges Erick Jacquin, Helena Rizzo and Henrique Fogaça, together with 30 invited influencers, evaluated the dishes. Aline won the repescagem, securing the returning slot, while the losing participants were eliminated permanently. The episode also omitted the traditional market round and added a wine‑pairing segment for the final stage. These episodes illustrate the show's evolving format, adding guest assistance, audience interaction, and redemption opportunities to keep the competition dynamic. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-04: MasterChef Brazil 2026 launches first‑ever repescagem challenge MasterChef Brazil 2026’s 11th episode introduced a first‑time repescagem, with eight ex‑contestants battling a Parintins‑themed challenge; Aline won, earning a return spot. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/masterchef-brasil-launches-first-ever-repescagem-episode ### 2026-07-26: MasterChef Brasil adds singer Gilmelândia for Latin American cuisine challenge MasterChef Brasil's 10th episode featured a Latin American cuisine challenge, with teams cooking Uruguay, Peru and Chile dishes and singer Gilmelândia joining as a team reinforcement. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/masterchef-brasil-adds-singer-gilmelndia-for-latin-american-cuisine-challenge --- Cite as: MasterChef Brazil 2026 – Repescagem Round. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/masterchef-brasil-2026-season