MasterChef Celebrity 8 has completed its eighth edition with a grand finale in which Laura Londoño won. “I came for El Dorado and I found it,” she said after winning the final prize. Thus, TVE viewers have witnessed a spectacular closing of three months of competition, where Toñi Moreno, Álvaro Muñoz Escassi, Daniel Illescas and Laura Londoño fought in a culinary duel to win the title of champion, which finally went to them. the Colombian actress has worn.
The road to victory has not been easy for Londono. Known in Spain for her leading role in Café con aroma de mujer, a successful series on Netflix, the actress contributed her talent to the kitchen of MasterChef Celebrity, where it was quickly seen that she was one of the candidates with the best chance of reaching the top. high despite never having cooked.
Before her exciting victory aired, Londoño took to Instagram to share her feelings, revealing the inner journey she had experienced throughout the contest. “This video revolutionizes my emotions, triggers tears, increases my palpitations and makes me more reflective,” she commented.
The actress and now culinary champion expressed her gratitude to “so many people who have written to me, who support me, who give me their words full of love and drive, encouragement and trust”, in addition to ensuring that she has suffered a lot despite the fact that, At times, it has seemed “safe and even ample.”
The first challenge of the final, a classic test in the program, consisted of replicating a complex dessert presented by Jordi Roca, from the renowned El Celler de Can Roca. Despite the famous pastry chef’s communication problems, Londoño stood out far above the rest, surprising Roca, thus securing the duelist jacket and advancing directly to the final battle.
The competition stage later moved to Atrio, the prestigious restaurant in Cáceres led by Toño Pérez, awarded three Michelin stars. Here, the finalists faced an outdoor test, where they had to execute a menu exclusively designed by Pérez. The winner and rival of Londoño was Álvaro Muñoz Escassi.
The finishing touch of the contest came with the final duel, in which the two finalists had to present a complete menu that reflected their learning throughout the program, as well as their history and origins. With a heartfelt tribute to Colombia, including a very complex flower-based dish and a dessert inspired by the history of her country, the actress became the brand new winner of the eighth edition of the contest despite the fact that Álvaro Muñoz Escassi presented a menu that impressed the judges. “You have done an almost flawless contest,” the judges agreed.