On April 13, 2025, the culinary competition show MasterChef Celebrity Generaciones continued to captivate audiences as it aired its third episode, revealing the latest celebrity to be eliminated from the competition. This time, the unfortunate contestant was Memo Ríos, marking him as the third celebrity to leave the kitchen in this exciting season.
The episode, hosted by Claudia Lizaldi, featured a series of intense challenges that put the remaining contestants to the test. The show's panel of judges, including chefs Zahie Téllez, Poncho Cadena, and Adrián Herrera, provided their critiques and guidance throughout the evening, ensuring that each dish was carefully evaluated.
In the first challenge of the night, the celebrities were divided into teams based on their generational categories. Gaby Rivero and Andrea Noli represented the classics, while Leslie Gallardo led the new generation, among others. The teams were tasked with drawing the ingredients and cooking steps for a recipe on a whiteboard, a task that required both creativity and teamwork. Ultimately, the new generation team, led by Leslie, triumphed in this challenge, with Leslie receiving the coveted chef's pin for her leadership.
The second challenge was a creative cooking task where the contestants had to prepare dishes using their favorite ingredients from a refrigerator filled with options chosen by the judges. Nicky Chávez, who previously won the chef's pin, took the initiative to select which pairs of contestants would be safe from elimination. She chose to save Rafa Polinesio and Bárbara Torres, allowing them to move forward in the competition while others faced the risk of being sent home.
However, the evening culminated in the elimination challenge, where the stakes were higher than ever. Memo Ríos, along with five other contestants—Plutarco Haza, Anabel Ferreira, Andrea Noli, Bobby Larios, and Lylo Fa—faced off in a challenge guided by guest chef Luis Chiu. The task was to recreate Chiu's signature dish, dubbed "El Dragón del Pacífico," a delicate sea bass preparation that required precision and attention to detail.
As the contestants worked under the pressure of the black apron, the judges scrutinized their every move. Despite the efforts of all participants, it was Memo who ultimately fell short. Chef Zahie Téllez pointed out that Memo had not followed Chef Chiu's instructions closely enough, stating, "You had the challenge to follow the chef's steps. Clearly, your two dishes did not achieve the expected result. But the big difference is that one of you cooked your dish absolutely alone, despite all the obstacles. That is called dignity, gentlemen. Therefore, the one leaving the kitchen of MasterChef Celebrity is you, Memo.”
Following his elimination, Memo expressed his gratitude for the experience, stating, "I am happy to have gained so much affection. It was wonderful to have been on MasterChef; you can learn to be a good human being... I leave with two feelings, love and gratitude." His departure marks a poignant moment in the competition, as he was a beloved figure among both contestants and fans.
As the competition continues, the remaining contestants are determined to showcase their culinary skills and creativity in hopes of avoiding the dreaded elimination round. The remaining participants include Ofelia Medina, Gaby Rivero, Anabel Ferreira, Luis Fernando Peña, Bárbara Torres, Plutarco Haza, Andrea Noli, Bobby Larios, Rafa Polinesio, Carlos Quirarte, Dani Valle, María José Magán, Lylo Fa, Isaías Espinoza, Leslie Gallardo, Nicole Chávez, and Herly RG.
MasterChef Celebrity Generaciones airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on Azteca Uno, providing viewers with an engaging mix of culinary challenges, celebrity drama, and heartfelt moments. Fans eagerly await the next episode to see who will rise to the occasion and who will face the risk of elimination next.
