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New TeleOnce Reality Show Celebrates Puerto Rican Christmas Cuisine

Published Sep 28, 2026 · via Primera Hora

TeleOnce is set to premiere a new cooking reality show, 'Puerto Rico sabor a Navidad', on October 12, airing from Monday to Friday at 8:00 p.m. The show, hosted by Gary Rodríguez, also known as the 'Chef sin papeles', aims to highlight traditional Puerto Rican Christmas dishes and family unity. Fifty episodes will feature contestants competing for a $25,000 prize, with a panel of judges including Chef Vivoni, Chef Cielito Rosado, and content creator Borilicious.

Each participant will be accompanied by a family member or loved one to share the story behind their recipes. Six new families will compete each week, with the top three pairs advancing to the semifinals on Fridays. The show will feature surprise ingredients and cooking challenges, with contestants having to prepare dishes within a limited time frame.