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MasterChef Chile contestant and judge incidents

Overview

The television program MasterChef Chile experienced two distinct emotional episodes involving judge Fernanda Fuentes.

In one instance, contestant Cristopher Olivares, known as ‘Cris de Chile’, reportedly left the kitchen after a confrontation with Fuentes. Olivares questioned her facial expressions during a dish evaluation, asking, ‘Is that face of disgust for something?’ Following the exchange, Olivares removed his apron and later stated on Instagram that he would share his version of events, emphasizing his commitment to honesty.

In a separate episode, Fuentes and host María Luisa Godoy were visibly moved to tears during the elimination of contestant Alicia Pacheco. The emotional reaction followed the failure of Pacheco’s ‘trucha croqueta’. Godoy highlighted Pacheco’s personal resilience in the face of significant hardships, and Fuentes expressed distress regarding Pacheco’s maternal role among the contestants.

Entities

Fernanda Fuentes · TVN · MasterChef Chile · María Luisa Godoy · Alicia Pacheco

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Chef Fernanda Fuentes weeps during MasterChef Chile elimination

    Chef Fernanda Fuentes and host María Luisa Godoy were moved to tears during the elimination of Alicia Pacheco on MasterChef Chile.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MasterChef Chile contestant Cristopher Olivares reportedly expelled after confrontation

    MasterChef Chile contestant Cristopher Olivares reportedly left the competition following a heated verbal exchange with judge Fernanda Fuentes during a tasting.

Sources

diariosanrafael.com.ar · kelo.com · limalimon.cl · reportediario.cl · tvenserio.com · vertele.com