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MasterChef Celebrity Ousts Momi Giardina After Rare On-Air Sanction

Strict technical judging, from rejecting her momo to criticizing her tuna cuts, sealed her exit.

Overview

  • Judges issued a black apron on-air when Momi Giardina presented an undercooked momo, tasting only an over-spiced sauce before sending her straight to the elimination round.
  • In the red tuna challenge, the panel cited incorrectly cut fish as a decisive flaw, and Giardina was eliminated after a head-to-head with Andy Chango.
  • The episode’s abrupt sanction and exit fueled widespread social-media reaction, with memes and trending posts extending the show’s reach.
  • Maxi López announced a temporary departure to travel to Switzerland for his partner’s childbirth and received a baby-size apron labeled “Lando” as a sendoff.
  • Telefe’s production named Yanina Latorre to fill López’s spot during the recorded episodes while he is away.