Nora Estrada Eliminated from MasterChef 24/7 on July 19

The 55-year-old traditional cook from Xochimilco, Nora Estrada, was eliminated from MasterChef 24/7 on Sunday, July 19, becoming the latest contestant to leave the reality show. Her departure marks the tenth or eleventh elimination, depending on how the count is tallied Source: MilenioMX Source: Infobae.

The elimination

In the week's challenge, nine contestants wore the black apron: Carmen, Daniela, Emmanuel, Flor, Jazmín, Julio, Luis, Nora, and Ramahá Source: ExcelsiorMX. After a team challenge won by the blue team (Luis, Jazmín, Flor, captained by guest Dani Valle), the pressure-test round required the remaining participants to cook a dish with "aura." Judges Zahie Téllez, Poncho Cadena, and Adrián Herrera found Nora's plate lacking; Téllez specifically pointed out deficiencies in the sauce and batter Source: Infobae. Daniela Parra was saved by public vote Source: ExcelsiorMX.

The contestant

Nora, a self-described traditional chinampera cook, entered the competition after it had already begun Source: Infobae. She earned the Chef's Pin earlier in the season, giving her strategic advantages Source: MilenioMX. Her cooking highlighted Xochimilco's heritage, with dishes like chilaxtle. She often clashed with teammates over kitchen organization but built a respectful bond with Ramahá Source: MilenioMX.