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The third season of VIP Top Chef It has been a true roller coaster of emotions, challenges and surprises since its premiere on May 21. This popular culinary reality show, broadcast on Telemundo, has kept viewers on the edge of their seats with each new episode. On Thursday, June 20, the competition had a surprising elimination that left everyone stunned: José Luis Rodríguez “El Puma” became the eighth celebrity to leave the kitchens by decision of the jury.
In each episode, the participants face gastronomic challenges proposed by a panel of expert judges, in their fight for the grand prize of 200 thousand dollars. Those who fail to stand out and win immunity must face each other in a final instance that decides their permanence in the program. This Thursday, the challenge raised the bar with a difficult ingredient that would test the versatility and ingenuity of the celebrities: mushrooms.
The Venezuelan singer, better known as Puma, who had been one of the favorite participants, not only for his friendly personality and quick adaptation to a large cast that began with 20 celebrities, but also for his ability to deliver well-praised dishes, was found himself in a complicated situation. In this opportunity, mushrooms, the star ingredient of the elimination gala, played a trick on him.
When he brought his dish to the judges, the singer presented it with the name “What’s mushroom?” His recipe consisted of a mushroom sauce, coconut cream and a touch of spice, accompanied by shrimp and “a little fish that got in there,” as he explained. However, The serious expressions of the judges when testing their preparation did not go unnoticed.
Chef Belén Alonso commented: “The shrimp is well cooked, I haven’t seen the fish that ‘swimmed in’ yet, and simply the mushrooms, if you had sautéed them a little more, the flavor would be greatly enhanced.” For his part, Antonio de Livier added: “I think the taste of the mushroom was not your strong point here. The flavor of the broth is very good, but unfortunately the use of the mushroom was not the best”.
Finally, in a head-to-head with Alicia Machadowith whom he had a strong argument during the week, the judges’ decision was to convert the Puma Rodríguez in the eighth eliminated. His departure not only surprised the spectators, but also his colleagues. The presenter, Carmen Villalobos, closed the night full of tension with the emblematic phrase: “It is time for you to take your knives and leave the kitchens of VIP Top Chef forever”.
The third season of VIP Top Chef It has been especially hard for the contestants. From the start, the competition has been full of intense moments, including the early exit of Mark Tacher. Weekly, The challenges become more difficult and the pressure increasespushing participants to the limits of their culinary skills.
In addition, the reality show will upload all the news on its website TopChefVIP.com and the YouTube channel @TelemundoEntretenimiento, where You can access exclusive content from the competition, such as interviews with participants, behind the scenes and much more. Information will also compete through social networks on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X through the @TLMNDRealities account.
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