# MasterChef Brasil contestant personal developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/masterchef-brasil-contestant-personal-developments > Updated: 2026-08-26T15:37:13.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. During the filming of MasterChef Brasil, contestant Nuri Eftekhari disclosed that his father was hospitalized with terminal cancer, noting he had only learned of the condition a few days prior. Following this disclosure, Nuri later revealed to the judges that his father had passed away during the production of the season. Despite his personal loss, Nuri continued in the competition but was eventually eliminated after a dish failed to meet the judges' requirements for balance. In a separate development, contestant Taís Evaristo was also eliminated after receiving criticism from judge Erick Jacquin, who described her lobster dish as “gorduroso” (greasy) and “incomível” (inedible). ## Claims - Erick Jacquin described Taís Evaristo's lobster dish as inedible. (single source) - Taís Evaristo was eliminated from MasterChef Brasil after presenting a lobster dish. (single source) - Participant Nuri revealed his father passed away during the filming of the program. (single source) - Nuri was eliminated from the competition in the same week as his father's death. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: MasterChef Brasil sees eliminations of Taís Evaristo and Nuri MasterChef Brasil contestants Taís Evaristo and Nuri were eliminated in recent episodes following technical failures and personal hardships, including the death of Nuri's father. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/masterchef-brasil-sees-eliminations-of-tas-evaristo-and-nuri ### 2026-07-29: MasterChef Brazil contestant Nuri Eftekhari reveals father's terminal cancer Nuri Eftekhari, a MasterChef Brazil contestant, announced his father is in terminal cancer, prompting judges' sympathy and strong viewer support. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/masterchef-brazil-contestant-nuri-eftekhari-reveals-fathers-terminal-cancer --- Cite as: MasterChef Brasil contestant personal developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/masterchef-brasil-contestant-personal-developments