Why was Henrique Fogaça left out of "MasterChef Brasil"? Understand

Chef Henrique Fogaça was absent from the judging panel of "MasterChef Brasil" during two episodes of the 13th season. To replace him, the program featured chef Dayse Paparoto, big winner of the first season of "MasterChef Profissionais", in 2016.

According to information from Band, which broadcasts the gastronomic reality show, the veteran suffered a motorcycle accident at the beginning of May and, due to medical advice to treat minor injuries to his hands, he had to temporarily leave the station's studios.

Also according to the vehicle, Fogaça ended up falling from the vehicle and suffered light abrasions on his hands, which made his routine of handling food and thoroughly evaluating dishes in the days following the incident unfeasible.

Over the next 19 weeks, competitors will compete to stay in the game. Tests such as the Auction, Mystery Box and team tasks are now even more challenging. This time, the cooks will have to feed motorcycle couriers, influencers and even iconic singers.

The new challenge called "Ranking" will test the "competitors' antics", while the "Love it or Hate it" test aims to increase tension between competitors.

This year, the "Masterchef Brasil" champion will take home a trophy (which was redesigned in this edition), the value of R$300,000 in cash and a R$30,000 shopping voucher at Havan to be chosen between a new equipped kitchen or new experiences.

The winner will also go on a cultural and gastronomic immersion in Lisbon, Portugal, at the invitation of Nomad, so that he can learn about the region's techniques and traditions. He also wins a scholarship at Le Cordon Bleu, the most renowned gastronomy school in the world. The runner-up will have the prize to study pâtisserie at Le Cordon Bleu.

Source: CNN