Journalist and television presenter María Luisa Godoy will host the upcoming season of MasterChef Chile on TVN [1].
The appointment represents a strategic move by Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN) to refresh the high-profile international format within its prime-time programming [3, 4].
TVN confirmed the selection of Godoy on June 17 [1]. The network said it aims to leverage her established presence in the Chilean media landscape to lead the competition as it prepares for its 2026 return [2].
Godoy said, "Estoy muy feliz de asumir este desafío" [2].
This role adds a global franchise to a career spanning more than two decades in television [3]. Her experience is expected to provide stability and familiarity to a show that remains one of the most recognized cooking competitions in the world.
While some early reports suggested the show might move to a different network, multiple sources, including Radio Agricultura, La Cuarta, and MSN, have confirmed that the new season will air on TVN [1, 2, 3].
The production of the 2026 season is now underway to integrate Godoy into the existing MasterChef framework [2].
“"Estoy muy feliz de asumir este desafío"”
The selection of María Luisa Godoy indicates TVN's intent to prioritize brand reliability and broad appeal for its 2026 prime-time slate. By pairing a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience with a globally recognized format, the network is attempting to secure high viewership and advertiser interest in a competitive broadcast market.
