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RTVE Names Marta Sanahuja to MasterChef Jury as Samantha Vallejo-Nágera Departs After 13 Years

The broadcaster frames the judge change as the start of a new era focused on deeper social-media engagement.

Overview

  • RTVE confirmed that Samantha Vallejo-Nágera is leaving MasterChef after participating in 38 editions across all program variants.
  • Content creator Marta Sanahuja, known as Delicious Martha, joins the panel alongside chefs Jordi Cruz and Pepe Rodríguez.
  • Production has begun on the next edition, identified as MasterChef 14, with the updated jury in place.
  • RTVE presents the move as a strategy to strengthen the show's connection to digital audiences and platforms.
  • The network says Samantha will pursue new audiovisual work and gastronomy and lifestyle projects while continuing her hospitality businesses.