MasterChef Celebridades Episode Two Features Tomato Cook-off and Insect Eating Challenge

The second episode of MasterChef Celebridades aired on November 25 at 10:20 PM, showcasing celebrity contestants divided into four duos and one trio as they tackled tomato-focused culinary challenges. Participants, including well-known figures such as Valesca Popozuda, Julianne Trevisol, Márcia Goldschmidt, and Rachel Sheherazade, had to prepare both an appetizer and a main dish with tomatoes as the key ingredient. The best dishes ensured safety from elimination, raising the competitive stakes.

Adding an adventurous twist, the elimination round shifted to a lively Brazilian bar atmosphere with samba music, where judges, including Henrique Fogaça, introduced crispy and caramelized insects such as crickets, cockroaches, and larvae. Contestants faced the daunting challenge of tasting these unusual appetizers to earn a valuable 10-minute advantage in the final test. This last task required them to present six perfectly fried snacks accompanied by a dipping sauce that could impress judges Erick Jacquin, Helena Rizzo, and Fogaça to avoid elimination.

Chef Henrique Fogaça emphasized the show's daring spirit by sampling various insects himself, stating, "MasterChef without surprises is not MasterChef." The first episode had already seen the departure of Hugo Alves, who expressed disappointment after his savory tarte tatin failed to impress the judges. This episode continued to blend culinary skill with unexpected challenges, pushing celebrity contestants out of their comfort zones.