In an exciting night of competition, the ninth gala of 'MasterChef Celebrity' kicked off with seven talented candidates in the race for the coveted title of the eighth edition. In this episode, the celebrities faced the challenge of obtaining the coveted golden apron and the opportunity to travel to Malaga, where they were welcomed by the charismatic actor Antonio Banderas and his passionate gastronomic project.
The setting for this exciting chapter was La Pérgola del Mediterráneo, located on the roof of the prestigious Real Club Mediterráneo de Málaga. Antonio Banderas, known for his outstanding career in cinema, has extended his passion for gastronomy by inaugurating this project that puts local products in the center of attention: “I wanted to give the theater an experience that goes beyond seeing the play and we have launched with this restaurant,” he commented in front of the cameras. In addition, he added that he is an excellent rice cook: “I make strange movies and very good paellas.”
During the first stages of the outdoor test, Pepe Rodríguez and Jordi Cruz dressed in outfits that evoked the legendary 'Zorro', paying tribute to the iconic character played by Antonio Banderas. Both chefs engaged in a fun fencing duel to determine which team they would provide valuable assistance to.
Antonio Banderas immersed himself in the dynamics of the outdoor test by joining the team of cooks, where he could be seen skillfully peeling shrimp, contributing to one of the blue team's preparations. With a touch of humor, the actor shared a wise culinary saying: "I'm fast because I really like shrimp and when I was young I realized that the one who peeled the fastest ate the most." During this time, she also opened a window into her life in the United States by expressing, "Los Angeles gave me a family, and despite my current divorce, I still maintain that family relationship. Melanie is one of my best friends, and my children reside in Los Angeles.
Later, Antonio Banderas joined the red team, where he unleashed Laura Londoño's hidden talent by encouraging her to sing, thus bringing out "La Gaviota" that resides in her. The actor's participation added a special touch of fun and excitement to the outdoor test.
The outdoor test was full of challenges, and one candidate had to face the complex double captaincy of Laura Londoño. The celebrities made an effort to prepare a delicious menu designed by the talented gastronomic team of La Pérgola del Mediterráneo, which was tasted by 60 influential personalities from the social and cultural life of Malaga, among whom was Antonio Banderas himself.
