Gilmelândia Eliminated from MasterChef Celebridades After Challenging Carrot Cake Round

In the eighth episode of MasterChef Celebridades aired on January 6, 2026, singer Gilmelândia was eliminated after her carrot cake dessert failed to impress the judges during the elimination challenge. Contestants were tasked with preparing the favorite desserts of their rivals, adding a strategic twist to the competition. Gilmelândia's effort was critiqued by judge Erick Jacquin, who described the cake as having a different texture, likening it to a pudding and suggesting it was undercooked, while guest judge Diego Lozano noted that culinary failures can sometimes lead to unexpected successes.

The episode also featured a Mystery Box challenge where participants created their own versions of moqueca using selected ingredients, with Maurren Maggi's shrimp moqueca earning the best dish accolade and securing her a spot in the semifinals. Julianne Trevisol excelled in the initial quiz challenge, giving her the advantage of first ingredient choice. However, Julianne also criticized Gilmelândia’s choice of ingredients during the competition, remarking on the difficulties she faced.

Despite the elimination, Gilmelândia expressed pride in representing the culinary traditions of Brazil's Northeast and shared surprise at reaching the show's eighth episode, having initially thought she would be eliminated early. As a heartfelt parting gift, Jacquin presented her with a butterfly brooch symbolizing her late mother, a moment that touched both the contestant and the viewers.

Gilmelândia’s departure leaves five contestants competing for the title, with Dodô, Julianne Trevisol, Maurren Maggi, and Valesca Popozuda continuing to vie for semifinal spots. The episode underscored the fierce competition and emotional journeys of the remaining contestants as the show moves closer to its conclusion.