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MasterChef Celebrity Shake-Up: Lescano Quits, ‘Roña’ Castro Out, and Rocker Walas Joins the Cast

Producers introduced Massacre frontman Guillermo “Walas” Cidade as Lescano’s replacement in the very next broadcast.

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.