Influencer Ian Lucas was crowned champion of MasterChef Celebrity in an emotional final night, earning him the grand prize of 50 million pesos and the title of new golden apron owner. The Telefe program airing the final surpassed the 20 rating points mark, significantly outperforming its competitor, Gran Hermano, which started right after it ended. The final between Ian Lucas and Sofía 'La Reini' Gonet began with 15 points but rose to 19 within 10 minutes, and upon the moment of the winner's announcement, it surpassed 20 points, dominating the airwaves. In a very emotional finale, Ian Lucas capped off an excellent performance throughout the season. The country's most famous kitchen now has a new winner: Ian Lucas was crowned champion of MasterChef Celebrity Argentina after prevailing in the grand final against Sofía 'La Reini' Gonet in a tense and emotional climax. The final gala, broadcast on Telefe, kept the audience on the edge of their seats until the very end after two intense days where both finalists had to showcase all their talent by preparing a demanding three-course menu: an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert. Ian managed to stand out with a solid technical and conceptual presentation, which ultimately tipped the scales in his favor against the innovative style of 'La Reini,' whose performance was also highly praised by the jury throughout the competition. The verdict was in the hands of the jury composed of Donato de Santis, Damián Betular, and Germán Martitegui, who evaluated every detail of the dishes before announcing the winner. The final ceremony was attended by former contestants and their families, adding an extra layer of emotion to the champion's coronation.
