Photo: JC Olivera/Getty Images
‘Top Chef VIP 2’ is in its final stretch and the emotions do not stop, and the episode of this Monday June 19 was the perfect proof of that, since in addition to seeing the farewell of Helen Ochoawho fell in the elimination challenge, also had other surprises, including one that changed the course of the competition.
First of all, Chef Juan Manuel returnedwho was absent in the previous episodes because he was awarded a Michelin star, but he did not arrive alone, because Carmen Villalobos also announced the return of Marisol Terrazaswho was out because he had to undergo gallbladder surgery.
Although by rule of the competition she had to go directly to the elimination challenge, her companions advocated for her to be part of the salvation test because her absence was due to force majeure and not to a personal decision, something with which the The judges were not in agreement, but since all the competitors accepted, they allowed him to compete in the first challenge.
But the surprises did not stop and the kitchen was transformed into a wrestling ring to receive Alberto del Río, The Son of Two Faces, The Son of Fishman and Ciclón Ramírez Jr.who in addition to finding themselves with pots and pans, were also luxury diners.
Most of the dishes divided opinions, but all managed to make Alana Lliterras stand out from the rest. However, the one who managed to avoid going to the elimination challenge was Germán Montero, so it was certain that a woman would leave ‘Top Chef VIP 2’.
During the final challenge, Alana showed her great spirit and after seeing that there was still time left after finishing her plate, she took time to help her teammates. Helen presented a very special dish for her, which she named Los Angeles Blueberry Muffins, which she dedicated to her husband and her, as it reminded her of something that lived with him when they arrived in the city and couldn’t buy one like that. but that they could not buy because they did not have money.
Unfortunately, she did not have the best result and for this reason she had to leave the kitchen, but she did so feeling complete, happy and, above all, very proud of everything she achieved in the competition.
Keep reading: