MasterChef Latino
MasterChef Latino is an American Spanish-language competitive cooking reality television series based on the British series MasterChef. It aired on Telemundo from January 14, 2018 to August 11, 2019, for two seasons. It was on hiatus for three years until February 10, 2022, when a revival of the series began airing on Estrella TV. The series follows amateur and home chefs competing against one another for the title of MasterChef.
History
The series was announced in May 2017 during Telemundo's upfront presentation for the 2017–18 television season. It premiered on January 14, 2018. The second season premiered on May 19, 2019. In September 2021, Estrella TV acquired the rights to the series. The first season of the revived series, or the 3rd season overall, began airing on February 10, 2022.
The first season of MasterChef Latino premiered on Telemundo on January 14, 2018, and concluded on April 8, 2018. The season was judged by Claudia Sandoval, Ennio Carota and Benito Molina. The season was won by actress Sindy Lazo, with dog walker Andrés de Oliveira finishing as runner-up.
The second season of MasterChef Latino premiered on Telemundo on May 19, 2019, and concluded on August 11, 2019. Gaby Espino replaced Aracely Arámbula as host. Claudia Sandoval, Ennio Carota, and Benito Molina all returned as judges. The season was won by vlogger Lauren Arboleda, with businessman Javier Seañez and interior designer John Pardo finishing as co-runners-up.
Season 3 (2022)
The third season of MasterChef Latino premiered on Estrella TV on February 10, 2022, and concluded on May 19, 2022. This is the first season not to have a host. Claudia Sandoval and Benito Molina returned as judges from the previous season, while Adrián Herrera joined as a new judge. The season was won by businesswoman Michelle Mathelín, with medical assistant Neuris Rivera finishing as runner-up.
Elimination table