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Alejandro Lerner Eliminated From MasterChef Celebrity Argentina

A mistake mixing egg whites with yolks during a timed lemon pie challenge highlights rising technical demands from the judges.

Overview

  • During Tuesday's elimination gala contestants had 60 minutes to prepare a complete lemon pie with crust, curd, meringue and syrup, as shown on the Telefe broadcast.
  • Lerner admitted he confused egg whites for yolks while making the lemon curd, a mistake that altered the curd's texture and flavor.
  • Judges Germán Martitegui, Damián Betular and Maru Botana unanimously rejected Lerner's dessert and voted him out, making him the fourth contestant eliminated this season.
  • The episode included a separate on‑set mishap when Grego Rossello's tarts were moved while cooling and were later found to have been taken by Marta Fort by mistake.
  • Coverage from local outlets framed Lerner's exit as a sign that stricter, technically focused judging is increasing pressure on remaining celebrities to avoid basic pastry errors.