Julianne Trevisol and Valesca Popozuda Advance to MasterChef Celebridades 2026 Final After Intense Semifinal
Julianne Trevisol and Valesca Popozuda secured their spots in the MasterChef Celebridades 2026 final after a demanding semifinal featuring sophisticated culinary challenges and the elimination of Dodô and Maurren Maggi.
- • Julianne Trevisol and Valesca Popozuda advanced to the final after technical cooking challenges.
- • Dodô won an advantage by securing the pinata challenge but was eliminated alongside Maurren Maggi.
- • Julianne impressed judges with a chicken version of duck rice, while Valesca excelled in beef Wellington.
- • The final will air on January 20 at 22:20 on Band, with a prize of R$300,000 and the trophy at stake.
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The semifinal episode of MasterChef Celebridades aired on January 13, 2026, determined the two finalists for the popular Brazilian celebrity cooking competition. Julianne Trevisol and Valesca Popozuda emerged as the finalists after an intense night of technical challenges and eliminations. The final is scheduled to air on January 20 at 22:20 on Band, with viewers eagerly anticipating a competitive showdown.
The semifinal featured a pinata challenge won by Dodô from the pagode group Pixote. His win granted him the strategic advantage of assigning sophisticated dishes to his competitors, which included classic recipes such as sole meunière, tournedos rossini, lamb rack, and the highly demanding beef Wellington.
In the first major cooking challenge, contestants were tasked with simplifying refined dishes while preserving quality and taste. Julianne impressed the judges with her reinterpretation of a duck rice dish into a version with chicken, which showcased her culinary creativity and technical skill, earning her a spot in the final. In the subsequent challenge, Valesca Popozuda excelled with her flawless preparation of beef Wellington, winning her the second finalist position.
The competition ultimately led to the elimination of Dodô and Olympic athlete Maurren Maggi. Both expressed gratitude for their time on the show — Dodô celebrated his journey and the joy of bringing his personality to the kitchen, while Maurren reflected on the intensity of the experience, likening it to her athletic discipline.
Judges Erick Jacquin, Helena Rizzo, and Henrique Fogaça commended the finalists’ performances, highlighting their ability to handle complex dishes under pressure. Julianne emphasized her dedication, equating her culinary focus to the commitment she showed in athletics. Dodô humorously remarked that cooking at home would feel different after the rigorous experience on the show.
With the semifinal behind them, Julianne Trevisol and Valesca Popozuda will face off in the grand finale, competing for the MasterChef trophy and a prize of R$300,000. The episode promises to be a thrilling conclusion to this celebrated season on Band.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
