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Maxi López’s MasterChef Spot in Doubt After Reported Payment Dispute

Payment claims now cast doubt on Maxi López’s participation ahead of the start of recordings.

Overview

  • Telefe’s official roster still lists López for MasterChef Celebrity 2025, and the network named Grego Rossello and Nati J as stream hosts, according to LA NACION.
  • Journalist Daniel Fava reported on A la Tarde that a verbal deal included a private sponsor contribution arranged through Wanda Nara that allegedly was not paid.
  • Fava also said López attended pre-show cooking classes that were to be remunerated but that he has not received the expected payment.
  • There has been no public confirmation from Telefe, Wanda Nara, or any sponsor that money was withheld or that López has been removed from the cast.
  • With recording set to begin within days, the reported dispute raises time pressure to resolve López’s status, a situation drawing extra attention given his history with Nara and personal logistics in Europe.