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Alejandro Lerner Eliminated From MasterChef Celebrity as Judges Face Possible January Change

Telefe is assessing temporary replacements after reports say juror Damián Betular would miss January for a Mar del Plata theatre run.

Overview

  • The program lost Alejandro Lerner in the fourth elimination round following a 60‑minute lemon pie technical test in which he admitted mixing egg whites and yolks and producing a spoiled curd.
  • The show continued with duet and free‑plate rounds this week that produced balcony promotions and grey‑apron jeopardy, setting the next elimination for Tuesday, November 3.
  • Multiple entertainment outlets citing Intrusos and Natalie Weber report that Betular is likely to step away in January to perform in Hairspray in Mar del Plata and would return in February, a move Telefe has not formally confirmed.
  • Names floated as temporary replacements include Dolli Irigoyen and Donato De Santis, with coverage noting production concerns about the long hours and logistics of adding a guest judge for the summer recordings.
  • Separately, repeated pre‑broadcast leaks and on‑air claims—such as a radio report naming Diego Ramos as a possible next exit—remain unverified and are creating friction between producers, media outlets and viewers.