Ivana Rodríguez has been named the winner of the first edition of ‘Top Chef: dulces y famosos,’ according to RTVE.es; In the final challenge, she and Roi had to prepare 25 pastries,five each of four varieties and five of their own choosing. After a detailed tasting by the judges, Paula Vázquez announced Ivana as the winner.

Final Moments and Support

Before the final challenge. Ivana and Roi received messages of support from their families, though Ivana received a message from Georgina Rodríguez, who praised her hard work and expressed pride in her accomplishments. Roi, meanwhile, received emotional support from his grandparents, which moved him to tears, according to RTVE.es.

Challenges and Tensions

The final round of the season included a Quickfire Challenge where chefs had to identify and recreate a dish based on yes-or-no answers to 20 questions. Tom Colicchio. A regular judge. Served as the host for this challenge, and the winner received $20,000 instead of the usual $10,000 prize — Jonathan’s questions were criticized for being unhelpful, according to Reality Blurred. Sherry, however, came close to recreating the dish, though Rhoda ultimately won the challenge, securing her third victory of the season.

During the elimination challenge, chefs were tasked with presenting their dishes in creative vessels, such as a Wells Fargo Active Cash credit card and a Finish dishwasher detergent box, according to Reality Blurred. Guest judge Liza Koshy joined Tom Colicchio for a kitchen tour, adding an energetic touch to the proceedings.

Judging and Rules

Gail Simmons, a longtime judge and executive producer of Top Chef, emphasized the show’s commitment to fairness and transparency. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she confirmed that the show would provide the rulebook to anyone who requested it. This came after a chef, Sieger, questioned his elimination over a texturally unpleasant mousse. Simmons noted that the show avoids reality tropes and makes decisions based on quality rather than dramatic effect.

Meanwhile, Samantha Ballentines made headlines for her participation in a Spanish version of the show, where she faced criticism for being a drag artist on public television. She expressed pride in her role, noting that it brought visibility to the community and reached many households across Spain, according to Revista SIX.