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L‑Gante Exits MasterChef Celebrity After Contract Talks Collapse

Telefe says unresolved contractual and financial terms ended negotiations, denying claims of a personal dispute with host Wanda Nara.

Overview

  • Production and channel sources confirmed late Monday that L‑Gante will not take part in the upcoming MasterChef Celebrity season after negotiations between the artist and the show stalled.
  • The split followed the removal of the singer’s promotional image from MasterChef Celebrity, Telefe and L‑Gante Instagram accounts, a move that drove immediate public speculation.
  • Reports contacted by Visiónshow say the parties failed to agree on contract conditions, with money among the points that blocked a deal.
  • Telefe issued an official denial of alternative explanations and rejected claims that a personal confrontation with host Wanda Nara prompted the decision.
  • L‑Gante had been announced on August 25 as part of the cast, and his absence may affect promotional plans and final casting logistics as the show moves toward its premiere.