Once again, MasterChef finds itself in the middle of a controversy that goes beyond culinary matters. On this occasion, controversy has arisen over how Jordi Cruz, one of the three judges, handled the situation with Tamara, a participant who chose to leave the gastronomic reality show for mental health reasons, putting her well-being ahead of the competition – in Something similar happened in Australia with a different ending.
Asked about the reasons that led her to this decision, the candidate was quite clear: “Because I don’t feel comfortable Pepe. I’m not giving everything I would like and I’m constantly nervous, in tension, under pressure… I understand that in the end it’s a program, but we all made a decision and I want to make this decision.
Much less diplomatic was Cruz, who did not take kindly when the Russian contestant decided to end her time in the contest early. Her reaction, perceived as inconsiderate by many, has revived the debate about the emotional pressure to which contestants are subjected in this type of programs.
Social networks were flooded with comments, some in support of Tamara, and others criticizing the lack of empathy shown by the jury. One of those who has raised his voice is Pablo, one of the contestants of the third edition of Masterchef, who on other occasions had already denounced the drift of the program.
Thus, Pablo has openly criticized the atmosphere of the program with a strong message in his X profile: “Ole, ole and ole. What a great lesson in sincerity and self-care. Brief explanation: He hasn’t left anyone out, MasterChef has left them out. “It is not due to anyone but herself, she wanted to compete and she found a circus. I leave you peace, I give you peace.”
Furthermore, Pablo has added in another message that interest in MasterChef has greatly decreased, both in the audiences and in the spirit of the participants, which reflects a loss of essence in the program: “There is a loss of interest in what “MasterChef has derived is a fact that is easily seen in the measurement of audiences, however, that this loss is seen even in the applicants themselves, it may already be a barrier of no return… for what we have left.”
