Katiuska reacts for the first time after being eliminated from 'Challenge 2025': 'It's time to find out who to trust'

In chapter 88 of Desafío Siglo XXI, Katiuska was abruptly expelled due to a case of confidential information being leaked by people in her circle; through tears, the woman from Barranquilla lamented the end of her journey, spoke of mistakes and left a phrase that ignited social media: 'you have to know who to trust'.

Following Andrea Serna's announcement, the atmosphere among the semifinalists fell silent. Katiuska's elimination took participants and viewers by surprise, as they had been following her journey as a key figure and captain of the Omega squad.

In her opening remarks, the contestant acknowledged the gravity of what had happened. She stated that, although she felt it wasn't directly her fault, she accepts responsibility for the consequences . She admitted that it hurts to see how 'all the effort went to waste' and how the dream of reaching the final crumbled in an instant.

With a trembling voice, she shared a reflection that marked her farewell: she noted that this episode has taught her the importance of learning from her mistakes and being more discerning about who she trusts. For her, the experience, though painful, serves as a reminder to be more careful with her inner circle.

The contestant acknowledged that mistakes are sometimes made "out of naiveté or overconfidence," but stressed that they are still mistakes and must be acknowledged. Amidst her sadness, she expressed gratitude for everything she experienced on the reality show and affirmed that, despite the outcome, she will cherish the lessons learned.

Shortly after her statements, cameras recorded Katiuska crying in her bed, avoiding looking at the lens, in an image that evidenced the emotional blow of abandoning the competition in the final stretch.

The production reminded the audience of the reason for the expulsion: as Andrea Serna explained, people close to the participant accessed confidential information about the program and disseminated it in exchange for money, which constituted a betrayal of the trust of the team and the competition.

The presenter was adamant in pointing out that this leak affected the work of everyone involved in the Challenge of the 21st Century and, therefore, the regulations stipulated the immediate departure of the contestant involved in the violation of the confidentiality agreement.

Katiuska's expulsion generated mixed reactions among fans: some lamented the sanction because of the sporting level she had shown, while others defended the decision as they considered it essential to protect the transparency of the format.

With her departure, the reality show enters its final phase marked by controversy, while Katiuska's own message remains: in a game where performance counts, trust (and caring for the environment) can define the fate of any competitor.

Jaider Felipe Vargas Morales

DIGITAL REACH EDITORIAL TEAM