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Juan Soler Denies ‘Preinfarto,’ Says Burnout Led to Hospital Visit and Exit From Top Chef VIP

He attributes the episode to burnout driven by dehydration at Bogotá’s high altitude.

Overview

  • The actor says he experienced extreme fatigue with severe dehydration during filming in Colombia and was evaluated at a hospital.
  • He announced his withdrawal from Top Chef VIP for health reasons, saying he left about two weeks before the final.
  • Soler rejects tabloid reports that he suffered a “preinfarto,” noting doctors found no blocked arteries and addressed a minor renal irregularity.
  • He cites grueling schedules—two episodes recorded daily plus weekend classes—as key contributors to his condition.
  • After discharge he returned to Mexico, remains under medical follow-up, and is supported by his partner Paulina Mercado and his daughters.