''MasterChef Latino'' is an American competitive cooking reality television series based on the British series '' MasterChef''. It aired on

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from January 14, 2018 to August 11, 2019, for 2 seasons. It was on hiatus for three years until February 10, 2022, when a revival of the series began airing on

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. The series follows amateur and home chefs competing against one another for the title of ''MasterChef''.

History

The series was announced in May 2017 during

's upfront presentation for the 2017–18 television season. It premiered on January 14, 2018. The second season premiered on May 19, 2019. In September 2021,

acquired the rights to the series. The first season of the revived series, or the 3rd season overall, began airing on February 10, 2022.

Series overview

Season 1 (2018)

The first season of ''MasterChef Latino'' premiered on

on January 14, 2018, and concluded on April 8, 2018. The season was judged by Claudia Sandoval, Ennio Carota and Benito Molina. The season was won by actress Sindy Lazo, with dog walker Andrés de Oliveira finishing as runner-up.

Contestants

Elimination table

: (WINNER) This cook won the competition. : (RUNNER-UP) This cook finished as a runner-up in the finals. : (THIRD) This cook finished as a third place in the finals. : (WIN) The cook won the individual challenge (Mystery Box Challenge/Skills Test or Elimination Test). : (WIN) The cook was on the winning team in the Team Challenge and directly advanced to the next round. : (HIGH) The cook was one of the top entries in the individual challenge but didn't win. : (IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in an individual challenge. : (IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in a team challenge. : (IMM) The cook didn't have to compete in that round of the competition and was safe from elimination. : (LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge, and was the last person to advance. : (ELIM) The cook was eliminated from MasterChef Latino.

Season 2 (2019)

The second season of ''MasterChef Latino'' premiered on

on May 19, 2019, and concluded on August 11, 2019. Gaby Espino replaced Aracely Arámbula as host. Claudia Sandoval, Ennio Carota, and Benito Molina all returned as judges. The season was won by vlogger Lauren Arboleda, with businessman Javier Seañez and interior designer John Pardo finishing as co-runners-up.

Contestants

Elimination table

: (WINNER) This cook won the competition. : (RUNNER-UP) This cook finished as a runner-up in the finals. : (THIRD) This cook finished as a third place in the finals. : (WIN) The cook won the individual challenge (Mystery Box Challenge/Skills Test or Elimination Test). : (WIN) The cook was on the winning team in the Team Challenge and directly advanced to the next round. : (IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in an individual challenge. : (IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in a team challenge. : (IMM) The cook didn't have to compete in that round of the competition and was safe from elimination. : (LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge, and was the last person to advance. : (ELIM) The cook was eliminated from MasterChef Latino.

Season 3 (2022)

The third season of ''MasterChef Latino'' premiered on

on February 10, 2022, and concluded on May 19, 2022. This is the first season not to have a host. Claudia Sandoval and Benito Molina returned as judges from the previous season, while Adrián Herrera joined as a new judge. The season was won by businesswoman Michelle Mathelín, with medical assistant Neuris Rivera finishing as runner-up.

Contestants

Elimination table

: Raquel decided to withdraw from the competition for personal reasons.
: Juan was originally set to be eliminated, but was allowed to remain in the completion due to Luis Ángel's withdrawal.
: Luis Ángel decided to withdraw from the competition due to health problems.
: Elvia was unable to participate in the team challenge for personal reasons.

: (WINNER) This cook won the competition. : (RUNNER-UP) This cook finished as a runner-up in the finals. : (THIRD) This cook finished as a third place in the finals. : (WIN) The cook won the individual challenge (Mystery Box Challenge/Skills Test or Elimination Test). : (WIN) The cook was on the winning team in the Team Challenge and directly advanced to the next round. : (HIGH) The cook was one of the top entries in the individual challenge but didn't win. : (IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in an individual challenge. : (IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in a team challenge. : (IMM) The cook didn't have to compete in that round of the competition and was safe from elimination. : (LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge, and was the last person to advance. : (LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in the Team Challenge and they advanced. : (WDR) The cook withdrew from the competition. : (ELIM) The cook was eliminated from MasterChef Latino.

References

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History

Series overview

Season 1 (2018)

Contestants

Elimination table

Season 2 (2019)

Contestants

Elimination table

Season 3 (2022)

Contestants

Elimination table

See also

References