Yevhen Klopotenko: The truth about winning at "MasterChef" without a cup and a big prize

The famous Ukrainian chef Yevhen Klopotenko finally revealed the secrets of his victory on the popular cooking show "MasterChef". In 2015, when Yevgeny won first place, he faced unforeseen circumstances that affected his prize award.

Surprise without a cup: what happened behind the scenes

Klopotenko shared that, despite the traditional practice of awarding the cup to the winners of the show, he never got this symbol. According to him, in 2015, when Ukraine was experiencing revolutionary events and other significant upheavals, the project budget was significantly reduced.

Prize money: Less than expected

Unlike previous seasons, where the winners received 500, 000 or even a million hryvnias, Yevhen received only 200, 000 hryvnias. After deducting taxes, he was left with only 180, 000, most of which went to study at a culinary school.

Challenges and competition: the last months before the finals

Evgeny admits that the last months before the finals have become a real test. The growing competition among the participants and their hostility towards him created additional stress. In such conditions, Klopotenko had to fight not only with external challenges, but also with his own emotions.

'I had to endure a tense atmosphere, fight stress and not lose faith in myself, ' Yevhen shared.

Consequences and forecasts: what's next for Klopotenko?

Klopotenko's story may have certain consequences for the organizers of the show, although he is sure that there will be no fines, because he never had the cup. Despite all the difficulties, Evgeny continues his path in the culinary world, demonstrating that true victory is not always about material rewards.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova