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Ian Lucas and Sofía ‘La Reini’ Gonet Named MasterChef Celebrity Finalists

The two-part finale begins tonight with a 120-minute, three-course cook-off for a 50-million-peso prize.

Overview

  • Maxi López and Claudio “Turco” Husaín were eliminated in the semifinal after a rack of lamb en croute challenge with edamame purée and an aceto–prune reduction.
  • Ian Lucas and La Reini advanced on judges’ evaluations that highlighted strong technique despite notes on meat searing and balance.
  • The finale airs in two parts on March 18 and 19 on Telefe, with the winner announced Thursday.
  • Each finalist must design and execute an entrée, main and dessert in 120 minutes for judges Donato De Santis, Damián Betular and Germán Martitegui.
  • The champion will receive the trophy and 50 million pesos, with former contestants and family members returning to the studio to cheer on the finalists.