MasterChef Grandparents 2 premiered this Monday with a great expectation. And it was no wonder. Just like last year, Spanish Television It has broadcast a single special program of this edition just after the Christmas dates. The gala consisted of twelve grandparents contestants, all older than 60 years who traveled to Benidorm to carry out the usual outdoor test of the program. The objective of this unique installment is to pay homage to the Seniors cook in Spain.
quite a television success
throwing himself on his back nine seasons (not counting special issues) the «talent cooking show has been broadcast since year 2013. Since then its success has been dizzying. MasterChef Junior o Master Chef Celebrity have been some of the most famous versions of the show. However, the edition of the grandparents has caused a furor among the spectators. It has been highly anticipated by fans of the format, since it is very endearing and fun and, even more so, at this time.
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What has been its impact on television? Let's talk about figures. Competing with another of the programs that is on everyone's lips, it achieved a 10,3% of share compared to a 11,6% of the "Debate of the Temptations«. It is true that his own brand He hasn't been able to get over it. Regarding the special edition of the previous year, it has fallen 2,3 whole points Does this mean that last year was better or that it was better received? You don't have to. There are many other influencing factors, for example, the competition. In fact, grandparents have many fans, even more than children, although it may not seem like it.
MasterChef Grandparents or Junior?
There have been many fans of the cooking contest who have begged the chain for this edition not to consist of a single chapter, but rather to last longer, just like the rest of the versions. In fact, there are those who prefer grandparents over children. Wow, totally respectable. One of the most heard arguments has been that older people teach more. His recipes from yesteryear and his incredible culinary tricks are what make Grandma's food be so special and so unique.
Just listening to the star dishes of each of the twelve contestants puts honey on anyone's lips. The winner's Almudena (87 years) is the crepe stuffed with prawns and mushrooms, an innovative dish that mixes salty and sweet. On the other hand, Rocío (71 years old) prefers the dishes of a lifetime, so she prepares the mythical ones for her grandchildren and children tuppers.
All the contestants have great merit, since the jury was made up of some of the most renowned chefs in our country: Ricard Camarena, Toño Pérez, Pepa Muñoz, Ramón Freixa, Pepe Solla, Fina Puigdelval, Martina Puigvert, Francis Paniego, Martin Berasategui and Juanjo López. Not to mention the skull trio that makes up the jury from the beginning: Pepe Rodríguez, Jordi Cruz Mas, Samantha Vallejo-Nágera. It's not easy to show one's level under so much pressure, and yet everyone outdid themselves.
MasterChef grandparents and gastronomy
Finally, we want to leave a reflection. Today MasterChef It is the best known and most famous cooking show in our country. And not only in Spain, but in the rest of the world el television format has achieved great numbers. For lovers of gastronomy, this phenomenon is very relevant. In the first place, because it makes the professionalism and art of the sector visible, causing people to be interested in and value gastronomic work more. And, secondly, because it allows the professional advancement of many who reserved their talent for a "hobby".
If you have seen this special edition tell us what you think. If you want a special recipe that you have seen in the program, let us know so we can provide it to you. Because… Let's be honest:Who doesn't drool watching this show?
