The most emotional moment of the semifinal of MasterChef Celebrity came from the hand of Juanjo Bona and Martin Urrutia, who starred in one of the most tender scenes of the edition. The contestant, visibly moved, received a surprise message from his partner before starting the first test of the program, which not only brought smiles among the contestants, but also tears among the jury and viewers.
The bond between the two artists was born during their time on Operación Triunfo, where they shared the stage and a connection that, over time, turned into a love story. And it was precisely that love that became visible on national television during the semifinal, in a gesture as spontaneous as sincere that left Juanjo speechless.
“Hello, Juanjo. I wanted to tell you congratulations on making it to the semifinal.”
The surprise came in the form of audio. While preparing for the test, Juanjo listened attentively to the words of his partner, which sounded in the RTVE kitchens. “Hello, Juanjo. I wanted to tell you that congratulations for reaching the semifinal, that we are all super happy. There was no doubt because you are the best,” was heard on the set.
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The message continued with a tone full of admiration and tenderness. “You have come super far. All the challenges you propose you always squeeze them to the maximum and you try 100% and once again you have shown it. And lots of encouragement for what’s left. A kiss,” added Martín, provoking immediate emotion from the contestant.
Juanjo’s partners and the judges of the program watched the moment with emotion, aware of the special bond that has united them for more than a year. The artist, unable to hide his emotion, smiled as he listened to the audio, grateful for the gesture and the unconditional support of his partner.
“Martin, my partner. He has changed my life.”
After hearing the message, the jury asked him to whom the voice belonged. Without hesitation, the contestant answered:
“It has changed my life. I had never been in love before. It has radically changed both of our lives. It has also been very complicated to manage a relationship with all this. And I’m proud of us because we are there,” he told the cameras, visibly moved.
His words resonated strongly among his peers, who could not help but applaud the sincerity of his testimony. The relationship between the two, born in the media context of Operación Triunfo, has remained firm despite the public exposure and professional commitments of both artists.
A surprise on the set: Martin dresses up to accompany him
What Juanjo did not expect was that the surprise would not end there. During the test, Martín Urrutia appeared in the kitchens disguised with a moustache, false beard and wig, a strategy of the program so that the contestants would not immediately recognize their family and friends.
Upon discovering his identity, Juanjo could not contain his laughter and humorously commented: “He is more handsome dressed as himself than like this, I look at him and I don’t know him”. The complicity between the two became evident as Martín helped him with some cooking tasks, bringing a touch of joy and tenderness to the demanding culinary challenge.
During this test, all the contestants received a visit from a loved one, disguised to maintain the surprise factor. However, Martin’s appearance stood out especially for the chemistry between the couple and the naturalness with which they shared the moment in front of the cameras.
A love that was born in ‘Operación Triunfo’ and grew out of the spotlight
The romance between Juanjo Bona and Martín Urrutia began in the musical talent Operación Triunfo, where they coincided as contestants and shared friendship, complicity and long hours of coexistence. What began as an artistic connection ended up becoming a love story consolidated off stage.
Both have always been very discreet about their personal lives, although they have not hidden their affection for each other on social networks or in their public appearances. This television gesture, beyond the emotional impact, demonstrates the strength of their relationship and the maturity with which both face media exposure.
Social networks did not take long to react to the moment lived in MasterChef Celebrity. Followers of both artists flooded the platforms with messages of support and emotion, celebrating the naturalness with which both expressed their feelings.
