Telemundo's Top Chef VIP Season 5 Finale Powers Network to No. 1 in Spanish-Language Primetime Last Monday
The Hit Cooking Reality Competition Finale Dominated Its Daypart Completing Four Consecutive Weeks as the No. 1 Spanish-language Program in Its Timeslot
MIAMI, FL – October 21, 2026 – Monday night’s Top Chef VIP Season 5 finale led its daypart, delivering 449,000 adults 18-49 and 1.5 million total viewers, helping propel Telemundo to the No. 1 spot among Spanish-language television networks in primetime, averaging 403,000 adults 18-49 and 1.3 million total viewers. The hit cooking competition, which crowned Guty Carrera as its winner, showcased its winning recipe for success throughout the season, ranked as the No. 1 Spanish-language program in its timeslot for four consecutive weeks leading up to the finale, underscoring the strong momentum and audience engagement that carried the season through its final night.
According to Talkwalker Social Content Ratings, the Top Chef VIP finale ranked No. 1 in total interactions among all reality series on television and was the No. 1 Spanish-language reality show across Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. The finale generated 264,000 total interactions and 2.4 million video views, reflecting strong fan engagement across social platforms.
Hosted by Carmen Villalobos, the finale capped off months of intense culinary competition as finalists Ninel Conde, Kelly Ríos, Lupillo Rivera, and Guty Carrera battled for the coveted title. Following the final evaluation by renowned chefs Antonio "Toño" de Livier, Inés Páez "Chef Tita," and Betty Vázquez, Guty Carrera was crowned the winner of Top Chef VIP Season 5, taking home the $200,000 grand prize.
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