On February 9, the latest elimination gala of MasterChef Celebrity took place on Telefe, where the judges Damián Betular, Donato de Santis, and Germán Martitegui made the critical decision of who would leave the competition. The evening began with six contestants at risk of elimination: Andy Chango, Susana Roccasalvo, La Joaqui, El Chino Leunis, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, and Marixa Balli, each vying to impress the judges with their culinary skills.

The challenge of the day required the contestants to create a dish featuring crab as the main ingredient. Andy Chango stood out with his creative salad that combined crab with melon, mango, cucumber, avocado, fennel, and dill, receiving high praise from the judges. In contrast, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez and Marixa Balli struggled to meet the challenge, ultimately resulting in their placement at the bottom of the rankings for the evening.

After deliberation, the judges decided to eliminate Miguel Ángel Rodríguez from MasterChef Celebrity. In his farewell, Rodríguez expressed gratitude to his fellow contestants and the audience, emphasizing the joy of entertaining viewers and thanking those who supported him throughout the competition. This elimination narrows the competition to 12 remaining celebrities, each stepping up their game as they aim for the coveted title.