U-turn for 'MasterChef' After Jordi Cruz's News: 'He Has Decided...'

A new episode of MasterChef has left the audience shocked. This time it wasn't a culinary duel or a failed dish that captured attention, but a health setback that forced a contestant to leave. Jordi Cruz, one of the show's judges, was responsible for delivering the difficult news to the surprise of his colleagues: "He has decided to leave the competition," he stated with a serious face.

The protagonist of this unexpected farewell was Flores, a contestant in the current edition, who suffered severe back pain during one of the challenges. The impact of this news has caused a U-turn in the show, leaving a mark both among his colleagues and the audience. What exactly happened? What has Flores said after leaving the most demanding competition on television?

Jordi Cruz Makes a U-turn in MasterChef by Announcing Flores's Departure

The night seemed like any other in the MasterChef kitchens, but soon the atmosphere became tense. In the middle of the challenge, Flores began to show signs of discomfort that did not go unnoticed. After a few minutes, he let out a heart-wrenching cry for medical help, and the reason was clear: an old back injury had returned with force.

"I had an accident when I was 21 years old, work-related, and it completely destroyed my back. They didn't know if I would be able to walk again, but I recovered and to this day I'm doing great. But every five years my back has to remind me that it's here," explained Flores himself, in one of the toughest moments remembered on the show.

The situation was so critical that the participant desperately asked to be injected by the doctors to ease the pain. His face reflected the helplessness of someone who, after overcoming a tough past, saw a dream slipping away once again.

After the dramatic incident, Flores did not appear in the elimination challenge. Uncertainty took over the set, and it was then that Jordi Cruz, visibly affected, decided to intervene to clarify the situation.

"First of all, we want to talk to you about your colleague Flores. As you know, in the first challenge, an old back injury flared up, and unfortunately, he has decided to leave the competition," announced the judge.

With these words, the Catalan chef ended the speculations and confirmed that the pain had overcome the will. Flores, who had come far in the show, saw his worst fear realized. According to Jordi Cruz, "when the doctors attended to him, the contestant made it known that his greatest fear was not being able to continue in the competition now that he had managed to get this far."

Flores's Emotional Words After His Departure from MasterChef

Although he couldn't say goodbye in person, Flores wanted to be present in the elimination challenge. The show aired a video where the contestant, from outside the set, addressed his colleagues with gratitude and composure.

"Well, much to my regret, I have to leave. But I want to thank all my colleagues for how they took it and how they helped me. Especially the show, which couldn't have taken better care of me. But at this moment it's time to rest and recover and try to come back as strong as possible," he commented.

Minutes after his departure aired, Flores used his social media to address his followers: "Family, this is not the end. I'm going to fight and give it my all to recover and come back stronger. I'm going to show you the whole process," he wrote.

Flores's departure has marked a turning point in MasterChef. Jordi Cruz, with his announcement, reminded everyone that health is the most important thing. Meanwhile, as the contestant promises to return, fans wonder: will this be a definitive goodbye or just a see you later?