Monday night put an end to ‘MasterChef Celebrity 10’ with a gala full of emotion, technique and tension. Miguel Torres, Mariló Montero, Juanjo Bona and Torito were in charge of disputing the last tests of the culinary talent, in which it was decided who would win the 75,000 euros destined to an NGO of the winner’s choice.
The four contestants faced a series of challenges designed to measure every last detail of their evolution throughout the edition, in a closing that has been one of the tightest and most celebrated by the public.
Mariló Montero dominates first challenge under the guidance of Virgilio Martínez
The gala opened with a high level challenge: to cook like professional chefs following the instructions of the renowned cook Virgilio Martínez. In this complex exercise, the contestant who managed to stand out for her technique and precision was Mariló Montero, who got the first pass to the final duel.
With their advance assured, it was in the hands of Miguel, Juanjo and Torito to fight for the last jacket in play.
San Sebastian, the scene of a tribute and a decisive challenge
The second event moved the competition to the Miramar Palace in San Sebastian, where Martín Berasategui was honored for his 50 years of career. The chef expressed his emotion when he said: “This is the happiest day of my life”.
In this atmosphere charged with significance for Spanish gastronomy, the aspirants faced a definitive test. Miguel Torres managed to win, becoming the second duelist. Juanjo Bona closed his participation as third finalist and Torito as fourth.
A final duel between two very evenly matched contenders
The final duel pitted Miguel and Mariló against each other in a test where they showed a remarkable culinary evolution. Their dishes, evaluated by the jury and chef Oriol Castro, stood out for their elegance, technique and flavor.
Castro was surprised by the quality of the proposals of both contestants, adding more excitement to the outcome of the night.
The verdict: an announcement that unleashed tears and celebrations
After a tight deliberation, the most awaited moment of the gala arrived. Before a palpable tension, Pepe Rodríguez pronounced the phrase that decided the final outcome: “The winner of the tenth edition of MasterChef Celebrity is…. Mariló!”.
Congratulations! Mariló Montero becomes the winner of #MCCelebrity 10 ❤️✨ https://t.co/5KB3O2Hudc pic.twitter.com/LsaDoAJ8Gd
– MasterChef (@MasterChef_es) November 18, 2025
The announcement unleashed emotion on the set. The new winner hugged her children,
An award with social impact: 75,000 euros for Fundela
In keeping with the spirit of the program, the winner donated the 75,000 euro prize money to Fundela. The decision added a solidarity component to a final already marked by emotion and sportsmanship between the two duelists.
Mariló Montero donates €75,000 to @FUNDELA1 for the promotion of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis research https://t.co/HJDYOgbZMt #MCCelebrity pic.twitter.com/IdDaS4ehzc
– MasterChef (@MasterChef_es) November 18, 2025
A memorable edition for its level and personal stories
MasterChef Celebrity 10′ has been one of the most intense editions, with contestants capable of surprising the jury week after week. The duel between Miguel and Mariló will be remembered as one of the most evenly matched, with two trajectories that have deeply connected with the audience.
The presenter’s triumph brings to a close a season that leaves moments of high culinary level, complicity between partners and an exciting victory that is already part of the history of the culinary talent.
