Overview
- The jury named ex-boxer Jorge “Roña” Castro the season’s first elimination after a close decision that left Luis Ventura safe.
- Pablo Lescano announced his resignation on air just after being saved, citing pre-booked music commitments and a packed tour schedule.
- In the subsequent episode, Walas was formally presented and debuted in the kitchen as the new participant.
- The judges publicly pledged to cook at the community kitchens Castro runs, underscoring his longstanding charitable work.
- The first elimination gala aired in a special time slot due to the U-20 World Cup final and sparked a wave of memes and debate on social media.