: The show was a partnership between SBT (open TV) and Discovery (streaming/cable), reaching diverse audiences.
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 Mestres da Sabotagem
: Chefs must decide whether to save their money for the final or spend it to cripple a talented rival. : The show was a partnership between SBT
: 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 Hosts and Evolution : Participants must improvise when
: Participants must improvise when their tools or ingredients are taken away, leading to chaotic and entertaining scenarios.
The show underwent a significant change in its second season: : Hosted by actor Sérgio Marone .
: 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).