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Tense On-Air Exchange Between Maxi López and Wanda Nara on MasterChef Celebrity Over Voice Remark and Gendered Joke

Argentine outlets reported the viral moment, with no apology or producer action noted as of Tuesday.

Overview

  • During a MasterChef Celebrity challenge on Telefe, Maxi López competed in a duo with Susana Roccasalvo when a back-and-forth with host Wanda Nara escalated on camera.
  • López criticized Nara’s high-pitched timbre and told her, “Wanda, for 10 years you drove me crazy; now let me be calm, please,” referencing their long personal history.
  • Nara approached his station with teasing and reminded him of the countdown, saying “You have 15 minutes left,” which further fueled the exchange.
  • López delivered a controversial line about women and control, adding a comparison to drying chicken, which became the most discussed quote from the segment.
  • Coverage from TN.com.ar and El Litoral described visible tension in the studio and wide online reaction, with no reported sanctions, official statements, or apologies.