U-turn After Jordi Cruz and Pepe Rodríguez's Announcement on 'MasterChef 13'

The premiere of the 13th edition of MasterChef has brought with it a change in dynamics that has left everyone speechless. Jordi Cruz and Pepe Rodríguez made an unprecedented decision by giving the team captains the responsibility of choosing who should face the dreaded elimination test. This unexpected move had immediate consequences, culminating in Miguel's expulsion in the first episode.

The usual format of the culinary talent show has always been challenging, but this new mechanic has caused tension from the very beginning. With such a fierce competition, where every detail counts, can the contestants adapt to this unexpected twist?

U-turn After What Happened with the First Elimination

On Monday night, MasterChef returned to television with its 13th edition, or as they prefer to call it, the 12+1. As is tradition, the first episode was a marathon day where judges Jordi Cruz, Pepe Rodríguez, and Samantha Vallejo-Nágera finished selecting the contestants for the competition.

The tension was palpable in the air as the 40 hopefuls gave their best to convince the jury. Among personal stories, moments of laughter, and the occasional tear, the group of 16 contestants was finally formed. However, there was no time for celebrations, as the first outdoor test awaited with a surprise.

The competition moved to Santillana del Mar, where the contestants participated in the traditional team test. What no one expected was that the captains, Jorge and Ariana, would be in charge of deciding who would face elimination.

Jordi Cruz explained that they want to test not only their culinary skills but also their leadership abilities. Meanwhile, Pepe Rodríguez added that, in the kitchen, making decisions is key.

For this reason, they were given the responsibility of deciding who deserves to continue and who should face elimination. This new dynamic created tension for Jorge and Ariana, who did not expect to have such responsibility from the first episode.

In fact, the difficulty was such that they chose themselves as nominees due to the responsibility they felt. However, this did not convince Pepe Rodríguez and Jordi Cruz, who insisted that they had to give one more name for the elimination test.

During the test, the captains did a great job and were the first to be saved. This left Limin, Yago, and Miguel in an extremely delicate situation, as one of them was going to end their competition.

Miguel, the First Eliminated from MasterChef 13

Finally, it was Miguel who had to leave the competition. Although he tried to keep calm, his disappointment was evident. "I would have liked to show what I know about cooking, I could have learned a lot with you, and I am very disappointed," he confessed.

"I tried to give one hundred percent, but one mistake leads you to leave. I had a great time with all these people, they are all wonderful. It has been a sea of emotions with ups and downs, and I have realized that if I like cooking, I have to continue on this path," he added to conclude.

The premiere of MasterChef 13 has given much to talk about with its unexpected twist in the competition's dynamics. Jordi Cruz and Pepe Rodríguez have changed the rules of the game, making the contestants face new challenges from day one. With a first elimination and growing tension, how will this edition unfold?