Fierce clash in 'MasterChef Celebrity': Martitegui put a stop to Esteban Mirol

The return of Esteban Mirol to MasterChef Celebrity didn't go unnoticed. In the context of the second-chance round, the journalist was at the center of a tense moment with Germán Martitegui that once again shook up the atmosphere in TV's most famous kitchen.

The episode made it clear that the tension between the two remains alive and that any attempt at easing the situation seems to be quickly shut down.

Esteban Mirol salió a defenderse y negó haber engañado a sus compañeros

A provocative entrance that lit the spark

As soon as he stepped into the studio, Mirol surprised everyone with a helmet customized with the phrase "Marti loves you." The gesture sparked laughter and comments among the contestants.

When Wanda Nara asked him about it, the journalist explained the accessory in an ironic tone, but the judge's reaction was immediate and humorless. "I don't love you, guys," Martitegui shot back, keeping his distance from the start.

A sharp critique that made the studio uncomfortable

The tension rose again when Mirol presented his dish together with Rusherking. At the time of the feedback, the chef held nothing back. The criticism was direct and focused more on the journalist's media exposure than on the dish itself.

The hug that never happened

Amid nervous laughter, Mirol tried to defuse the situation with a jab, suggesting that Martitegui was "resentful". Immediately afterward, he moved in to seal the moment with a hug.

The response was blunt: the chef rejected the gesture without hesitation. The snub fully tightened the atmosphere and left an awkward scene in front of the cameras.

Germán Martitegui también se sumó a los halagos

An ending with clear distance

Far from being repaired, the exchange ended with one last curt remark from the judge that made it clear that the relationship remains broken. There was no reconciliation or subtle signals.

The scene reignited controversy on the reality show and confirmed that the relationship between Esteban Mirol and Martitegui remains one of the main sources of conflict in the competition.