Carmen Villalobos returns as host of Top Chef VIP
Top Chef VIP fires up the burners once again for a new season, premiering Tuesday, July 29 at 7pm on Telemundo.
In this fourth edition, 20 celebrities will leave behind all the glamour to put on the iconic chef’s coat and face the biggest culinary challenge of their lives. Fierce rivalries, unexpected surprises, and moments full of fun and drama will define this gastronomic adventure that will test their talent and endurance.
Carmen Villalobos returns as host for a season packed with challenges designed to push the celebrities out of their comfort zones, where only one will succeed in winning over the demanding judges’ palates to take home US$200,000 in cash and the coveted Top Chef VIP title.
Top Chef VIP is produced by RCN for Telemundo and based on NBCUniversal Formats’ Top Chef, with executive production by Francisco “Cisco” Suarez, EVP of Primetime Reality Programming and Specials at Telemundo, alongside executive producers Luciano Cardinali and Fernando Lorente.
The fourth season of Top Chef VIP was selected to receive the CINA (Audiovisual Investment Certificate) incentive granted by the Colombian government and administered by Proimágenes Colombia. This incentive provides a tax discount equivalent to 35% of audiovisual service expenses in the country.

The first 10 celebrities who have accepted the challenge to test their skills in this new edition are:
–Sergio Sendel – Renowned Mexican actor with a successful career, known for his villainous lead roles in numerous telenovelas.
–Lorena Herrera – Popular actress and singer, an entertainment icon in her native Mexico known for her glamorous image and roles in melodramas, as well as appearances in reality competitions.
–Juan Soler – Argentine-Mexican actor with a strong track record in internationally successful telenovelas, and lead in original Telemundo productions.
–Cristina Porta– Spanish journalist and TV personality, known for her direct style and participation in reality shows like season four of La Casa de los Famosos.
–Jerry Bazúa – Mexican regional music singer and songwriter who rose to fame through La Voz México.
–Valeria Cuevas – Mexican music singer and daughter of Aida Cuevas, she has inherited her mother’s exceptional voice and become one of the most recognized young singers.
–Sergio Goyri – Acclaimed Mexican actor, producer, and director of films and telenovelas, internationally recognized for his strong character roles.
–Nicole Curiel– Up-and-coming Mexican actress, known for her work in TV series and telenovelas.
–Matías Ochoa– Popular influencer and reality TV star from Argentina, known for his charisma and massive social media following, with over 15 million followers on TikTok.
–Curvy Zelma – Famous Mexican influencer, model, host, and actress who promotes body positivity and has stood out in competitions like Los 50 on Telemundo.
Reality show Top chef VIP llega a Latinoamérica con segunda temporada por Telemundo Internacional