: Money spent on auctions is deducted from the chef's final prize. The winner only takes home whatever is left in their bank.
: A guest judge—who is unaware of the sabotages—tastes the dishes and eliminates one chef based solely on the quality of the food. Hosts and Evolution
The show underwent a significant change in its second season: : Hosted by actor Sérgio Marone . Mestres da Sabotagem
: At the start of each round, a specific dish is assigned. The host then auctions off "sabotages" that can hinder opponents (e.g., swapping a stove for a blowtorch or forcing a chef to use plastic utensils).
: Otaviano Costa took over as host.
Mestres da Sabotagem is the Brazilian version of the American culinary reality show Cutthroat Kitchen . It premiered on and Discovery Home & Health in April 2021. Unlike traditional cooking competitions, success in this show relies as much on strategic "sabotage" as it does on culinary skill. Format and Rules
: Each chef begins with a virtual bank of R$ 25,000 (or $25,000 in the original version). : Money spent on auctions is deducted from
: Italian chef Giuseppe Gerundino served as the regular judge for the Brazilian edition. Why It’s Unique