DecoMasters: Lucía & Palito Eliminated in Shocking Twist

‘DecoMasters’ Sees Emotional Exit for Lucía Bose and Palito Dominguín

The fifth installment of DecoMasters culminated in a decisive elimination round. Four teams were tasked with redesigning a 3-in-1 space – encompassing a living room, kitchen and dining area – adhering to the homeowners’ specifications and a strict budget. Lucía Bose and Palito Dominguín held the advantage of selecting which apartment each team would renovate.

Following the evaluation of the completed projects, Lorenzo Castillo announced the elimination: “Lucía and Palito.” The decision came as a surprise, as the duo had been widely considered favorites throughout the competition. The pair’s reaction was deeply emotional, filled with embraces and heartfelt words for their fellow contestants. “It’s been a very beautiful experience. I love you all very much,” Lucía said through tears.

Palito added, “I’ve felt very loved, and I don’t have to be afraid to express what I want to express. We’ve done a great job, except for today’s blunder.” Their colleagues, including Carlo Costanzia and Mar Flores, and the duo known as Gemeliers, expressed their support and highlighted the close bond they had formed over the weeks of the program.

Carlo specifically acknowledged his connection with Palito: “I’m very sad because I’ve connected a lot with her. They are very uplifting people,” while the other contestants nodded in agreement, offering tears and applause. The moment was marked by the emotion and camaraderie that has become a hallmark of DecoMasters.

Despite leaving the competition, Lucía and Palito may have a chance to return in next week’s repechage round. Before departing, they emphasized the positive experiences and friendships forged during their time on the show. “We’ve truly made friends on this program,” Lucía concluded, bringing an end to their participation in this season.

The premiere of DecoMasters, which aired on January 27, 2026, notably avoided the first planned elimination, instead issuing sanctions to teams that exceeded their budgets, according to El Confidencial. Antonia Dell’Atte and María Zurita, and the pairing of Asraf Beno and Isa Pantoja were initially identified as the lowest-performing teams but were ultimately spared elimination.

The program, described as a talent show focused on interior design, features a cast of celebrities competing in teams. The format draws comparisons to other Shine Iberia productions, such as MasterChef, with contestants striving to avoid elimination through their design skills.

Palito and Lucía Dominguín spoke to Infobae on February 9, 2026, about their experience on the show, noting the fast-paced nature of the challenges – “48 hours to do a renovation, not even God takes that long to rest,” Palito reportedly said. They described their participation as a “potentiator” of their existing understanding of each other’s creative strengths, with Lucía bringing a detail-oriented approach and Palito favoring a more expansive style.

A recent challenge, as reported by Información on February 17, 2026, saw the contestants tasked with transforming spaces within the Fundación Balia por la Infancia in Madrid, including a library, a multi-purpose classroom, and a theater. This challenge led to disagreements and tension among the teams, ultimately resulting in Canco Rodríguez and Eduardo Casanova facing elimination in a subsequent round.