Tatiana has not commented on MasterChef Mexico’s changes. (Instagram photo: @masterchefmx)

Few people imagined that after two successful seasons of MasterChef Celebrity Mexico two elements would say goodbye who enriched the project with their gastronomic knowledge, their charisma and their personality. It is Betty Vazquez and Jose Ramon Castillowho, after apparently not receiving any information about the 2023 edition, have decided to pursue their careers outside the framework, opening the possibility of the return of two chefs who had previously participated.

“For personal reasons I say goodbye thanking you for your kindness, support and opportunity for growth and projection. I have always respected and given respect, worked through many difficult situations for years of work and 11 seasons, I retire with the satisfaction of the work done, the shirt and the peace of mind of having given the best of me, “said Chef Betty via their social networks.

At first, he was not well liked by the public, but after a few chapters, he won the affection of the viewers when he was considered an overly demanding leader.  (Capture Youtube / MasterChef Mexico)
At first, he was not well liked by the public, but after a few chapters, he won the affection of the viewers when he was considered an overly demanding leader. (Capture Youtube / MasterChef Mexico)

Having received no news about the new season, schedule or planning, I was forced to say goodbye to MasterChef Mexico. I take great lessons and friends. It was a good road and I appreciate the support from the viewers, as well as Aztec TV I am excited about the new projects I have at the door and this is not a goodbye, but a see you later”, wrote JoséRa in Instagram.

His departure from the gastronomy program shocked social media users, who filled their posts with messages of love, thanks and good wishes for their next projects. Among the reactions, the sincere words dedicated to them by Pablo Albuerne, a chef who temporarily left his native Spain to join a panel of critics in both editions, stood out. Celebrity.

(Instagram capture: @gipsychef)
(Instagram capture: @gipsychef)

There are not enough words, not even putting together all the languages ​​on the planet to thank these wonderful beings, what they shared in this amazing experience!! We all leave together and stay united like the family we already are. Thank you so much for absolutely everything.

With this, Pablo Albuerne not only said goodbye to his Mexican colleagues, he would also have announced his departure from the project. But that was not all, he also took to his Twitter account to thank Tatiana -who served as host in recent seasons- and Sandra Smester -former content director-.

Sandra Smester began her career at the end of the 90s at the Univisión network and after working for several years at TV Azteca, she returned to Hispanic television in the United States with her incorporation into Telemundo (Photo: Instagram)
Sandra Smester began her career at the end of the 90s at the Univisión network and after working for several years at TV Azteca, she returned to Hispanic television in the United States with her incorporation into Telemundo (Photo: Instagram)

“Dear @chef_betty, @TatianaPalacios and @JoseRaCastillo, it was an honour, a pleasure and a total wonder to share this experience with you. You are a life lesson for me, and from minute 1, a family. We continue to advancing along more paths to walk and doors to open,” he added.

And of course, thank you very much to @ssmester, @ElCodigoFercho, Alfred Ballesteros, @Azteca and @gruposalinas for trusting me and giving me the opportunity to open a new path in my professional life. As well as each of the beautiful people who made this possible.

Benito Molina, Adrián Herrera and Betty Vázquez constituted the first panel of critics.  (Instagram/@benito_molina)
Benito Molina, Adrián Herrera and Betty Vázquez constituted the first panel of critics. (Instagram/@benito_molina)

The sudden departure of the three reality TV star chefs has sparked controversy on social media, with many netizens who are also fans of the show mentioning that the new season would not be the same without them. They also began to speculate about who would be the food professionals who would take their place.

“He’s an amazing chef, super friendly and professional, they were a great team and you’ll miss seeing all three of them in action together.” “The season where real leaders lead. Not humiliating like the other two above. “After the best season, they stopped everything”had some reactions in Twitter.

(Instagram/@benito_molina)
(Instagram/@benito_molina)

After Betty Vázquez and José Ramón Castillo confirmed their departure, their former partner reappeared on social media with a question that put on the table his possible return to foodie reality TV after his unexpected departure several years ago.

Sounds like it’s time for MasterChef to become a quality program again, or what do you think?

Meanwhile, the official MasterChef Mexico account on Instagram posted a photograph of chef Adrián Herrera on his birthday despite no longer being part of the reality show. They also applauded the arrival of a new element for Aztec TV which could be part of the new season of the reality show, Marco Antonio Regil.

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