MasterChef Celebrity España

This new version of the culinary talent show gives fifteen former contestants from several editions a second chance. Although they did not win, the judges were keen to see more from them: actors Anabel Alonso, Bibiana Fernández, Paz Vega and Juanjo Ballesta; actor and comedian Edu Soto; Cuban model Juan Betancourt; director and actor Santiago Segura; comedian and presenter Florentino Fernández; singer David Bustamante; fashion designer María Escoté; singer and presenter Ruth Lorenzo; content creator and influencer Marina Rivers; businessman José María Martínez-Bordiú (Pocholo); and rapper Mala Rodríguez. Each veteran contestant will find a great selection of hearts beneath a red Mystery Box: tuna, beef, rabbit, artichoke, lettuce, strawberry and aloe vera will be among the surprising ingredients at the heart of this challenge. Their mission will be to create a free-choice dish featuring at least three of these hearts – a recipe that represents them and in which they put all their heart and creativity. The judges will also be joined by actress Loles León, who came third in the first edition of MasterChef Celebrity. The first Outdoor Challenge will take place in Málaga, named European Capital of Gastronomic Culture 2026. On this occasion, the kitchens will be set up in the stunning gardens of the former Royal Tobacco Factory of Málaga, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, home to leading cultural and technological venues such as the Russian Museum Collection, the new MEET Málaga Exhibition Space, the Automobile and Fashion Museum and the National Digital Content Hub. This celebration of Málaga’s culture, gastronomy and identity will also welcome one of the city’s most internationally renowned ambassadors, actor Antonio Banderas. The teams will cook the same menu created by chefs Cristina Cánovas and Diego Aguilar (one Michelin star) for 100 diners invited by the actor. The challenge is made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Regional Ministry of Tourism, Justice, Deregulation and Local Administration of the Andalusian Regional Government. In addition, Málaga City Council recognizes audiovisual productions filmed in the city that meet sustainability criteria, including responsible waste management, energy efficiency, food waste reduction and the use of locally sourced produce. The talent show receives this award for being a sustainable production. Finally, the contestants will have the chance to release some of their accumulated stress with axe throwing, with both advantages and disadvantages up for grabs on the target. One-Michelin-star chef Begoña Rodrigo, named the world’s ‘Best Vegetable Chef’ and Best Lady Chef of the World in 2024, will surprise them with her famous liquid salad. The contestants must create their own version using at least three varieties of lettuce and vegetables. Singers Jesús and Daniel Oviedo, better known as musical duo Los Gemeliers, will witness this first Elimination Test.

A decade after the launch of its first series, ‘MasterChef Celebrity’ is celebrating with a unique and legendary edition. ‘MasterChef Celebrity Legends’ will bring together fifteen contestants from different series who, although they did not win, the judges want to challenge once again and give a second chance to compete for the trophy. Paz Vega, David Bustamante, Marina Rivers, Santiago Segura, Manuel Díaz ‘El Cordobés’, María Escoté, Pocholo, Ruth Lorenzo, Anabel Alonso, Bibiana Fernández, Florentino Fernández, Mala Rodríguez, Juanjo Ballesta, Edu Soto and Juan Betancourt return to the kitchen, determined to show how much they have learned since their previous appearance on the show. The judges are eager to taste the new creations from contestants who, during their previous appearances, left them wanting more. Have they been back in the kitchen? Have they refined their culinary skills? Will their previous experience have helped them? Pepe Rodríguez, Delicious Martha and Jordi Cruz will put these stars to the test with a host of culinary challenges. The bar will be set extremely high, because they have already competed on the show and now the judges expect nothing but their best. Only one can take home the trophy and turn this second chance into victory.