1 00:00:00,580 --> 00:00:02,396 (Male announcer) Previously, on Masterchef... 2 00:00:02,511 --> 00:00:05,329 I been shot at, and I am still here. 3 00:00:05,347 --> 00:00:06,598 [Crying] 4 00:00:06,632 --> 00:00:09,267 This has to be the reason. 5 00:00:12,004 --> 00:00:14,105 (Gordon) We've never had a blind contestant. 6 00:00:14,140 --> 00:00:15,774 That's delicious. 7 00:00:15,808 --> 00:00:17,842 - Do you know what I'm gonna give you? - A white apron? 8 00:00:17,860 --> 00:00:19,310 A white apron. Congratulations. 9 00:00:19,344 --> 00:00:20,445 [Laughing] 10 00:00:20,479 --> 00:00:21,813 (Announcer) Day two of the auditions 11 00:00:21,847 --> 00:00:23,364 kept dreams alive for some. 12 00:00:23,399 --> 00:00:25,366 - Yee! - Whoo! 13 00:00:25,401 --> 00:00:28,103 (Announcer) But shattered them for others. 14 00:00:28,137 --> 00:00:30,121 For me, it's a no. 15 00:00:30,156 --> 00:00:32,073 Catastrophic failure. 16 00:00:32,124 --> 00:00:34,358 Sorry. 17 00:00:34,376 --> 00:00:36,377 (Announcer) Tonight... 18 00:00:36,412 --> 00:00:38,463 It's the last of the auditions, 19 00:00:38,497 --> 00:00:40,198 and for the remaining home cooks, 20 00:00:40,216 --> 00:00:42,250 the pressure is intense. 21 00:00:42,301 --> 00:00:44,702 I got one hour, one dish, to change my life. 22 00:00:44,720 --> 00:00:46,554 And I'm gonna do that. 23 00:00:46,589 --> 00:00:47,856 (Announcer) Then for those who want an apron... 24 00:00:47,890 --> 00:00:49,007 Ready? 25 00:00:49,041 --> 00:00:50,975 (Announcer) The battle to keep them begins. 26 00:00:51,010 --> 00:00:52,260 It's all-out war. 27 00:00:52,311 --> 00:00:54,145 (Announcer) The shocking results are in... 28 00:00:54,180 --> 00:00:55,897 Maybe we're not safe at all. 29 00:00:55,931 --> 00:00:58,817 (Announcer) As the search for America's next Masterchef 30 00:00:58,851 --> 00:01:00,602 continues. 31 00:01:12,064 --> 00:01:13,731 Winning Masterchef, to me, 32 00:01:13,749 --> 00:01:14,999 is a step in the right direction 33 00:01:15,034 --> 00:01:16,584 to achieving my dream 34 00:01:16,619 --> 00:01:18,920 of becoming a chef in a real kitchen. 35 00:01:18,954 --> 00:01:20,505 This is all I have. 36 00:01:20,539 --> 00:01:22,257 My ultimate dream is to have a restaurant. 37 00:01:22,291 --> 00:01:24,676 I'm gonna put my heart on that plate. 38 00:01:24,710 --> 00:01:25,877 I'm gonna win the judges over. 39 00:01:25,911 --> 00:01:27,795 It's gonna show America I have what it takes 40 00:01:27,847 --> 00:01:30,849 to be the next Masterchef. 41 00:01:30,883 --> 00:01:34,352 (Announcer) It's the third and final day of the Masterchef auditions, 42 00:01:34,386 --> 00:01:36,855 and for the few remaining home cooks 43 00:01:36,889 --> 00:01:38,756 who still have to present their dishes, 44 00:01:38,774 --> 00:01:42,110 everything is on the line. 45 00:01:42,144 --> 00:01:44,428 This is absolutely the biggest moment of my life. 46 00:01:44,446 --> 00:01:47,282 I got one hour to make the biggest dish I've ever cooked. 47 00:01:47,316 --> 00:01:50,434 If there's anybody who's up for the challenge, it's me. 48 00:01:50,452 --> 00:01:52,453 (Announcer) First in before the judges 49 00:01:52,488 --> 00:01:55,123 hoping to taste success 50 00:01:55,157 --> 00:01:59,460 is 29-year-old Stacey from Apple Valley, California. 51 00:01:59,495 --> 00:02:00,828 Aah! 52 00:02:00,880 --> 00:02:03,581 That's me. Masterchef, season three. 53 00:02:03,616 --> 00:02:06,251 They always had a saying growing up in the high desert 54 00:02:06,285 --> 00:02:09,504 that you were either stuck up, [Bleep] Up, or knocked up. 55 00:02:09,555 --> 00:02:12,674 And I fell under that [Bleep] up category, unfortunately. 56 00:02:12,725 --> 00:02:15,727 I would drink at least a liter of vodka daily. 57 00:02:15,761 --> 00:02:17,979 But food was my outlet. 58 00:02:18,013 --> 00:02:21,449 Cooking absolutely saved my life, 110%. 59 00:02:21,483 --> 00:02:24,102 My sobriety means more to me than anything now 60 00:02:24,136 --> 00:02:26,654 because I'm not afraid to do anything. 61 00:02:26,689 --> 00:02:29,741 [Group cheering] This is what I'm supposed to do, 62 00:02:29,775 --> 00:02:31,242 and I'm going to win. 63 00:02:31,277 --> 00:02:34,696 (Announcer) Each home cook is given just five minutes 64 00:02:34,747 --> 00:02:36,497 to plate up their dish. 65 00:02:36,532 --> 00:02:39,584 If two of the three judges think they have what it takes, 66 00:02:39,618 --> 00:02:41,152 they'll win a coveted Masterchef apron 67 00:02:41,170 --> 00:02:44,622 and move on to the next stage of the competition. 68 00:02:48,177 --> 00:02:49,177 Hello. 69 00:02:49,211 --> 00:02:51,129 Hello. I'm Stacey. 70 00:02:51,163 --> 00:02:52,330 What are you cooking, Stacey? 71 00:02:52,348 --> 00:02:55,600 An espresso coriander crusted New York steak 72 00:02:55,634 --> 00:02:56,834 with a chimichurri sauce. 73 00:02:56,852 --> 00:02:58,836 You have five minutes to blow us away. 74 00:02:58,854 --> 00:03:01,522 - Where are you from? - Apple Valley, California. 75 00:03:01,557 --> 00:03:06,677 My area is a little bit limited on culinary culture. 76 00:03:06,695 --> 00:03:08,179 Just under 30 seconds to plate up. 77 00:03:08,197 --> 00:03:10,565 - I'm ready when you are. - Great. 78 00:03:12,684 --> 00:03:15,853 (Joe) So where did the inspiration for cooking come from? 79 00:03:15,871 --> 00:03:17,288 Honestly, I really 80 00:03:17,323 --> 00:03:21,659 dove in headfirst after getting myself sober. 81 00:03:29,385 --> 00:03:30,985 Okay. 82 00:03:34,223 --> 00:03:37,759 I love that you took the time to roast the pepitos. 83 00:03:37,810 --> 00:03:41,562 Absolutely. 84 00:03:45,384 --> 00:03:48,052 You have a lot going on on that plate. 85 00:03:48,070 --> 00:03:50,355 It's just charred vegetables and a steak. I'm hungry to learn. 86 00:03:50,389 --> 00:03:54,442 I plan on getting better and better, no matter what happens. 87 00:03:57,562 --> 00:03:59,497 (Gordon) You know, the vegetables 88 00:03:59,531 --> 00:04:01,366 stand out, yet that's not the hero. 89 00:04:01,400 --> 00:04:04,735 The hero, for me, should be the New York strip. 90 00:04:04,753 --> 00:04:07,171 For me it's a no. 91 00:04:07,206 --> 00:04:08,423 Graham. 92 00:04:08,457 --> 00:04:10,574 I get your point. I know what you're saying. 93 00:04:10,592 --> 00:04:12,410 But the grilling 94 00:04:12,428 --> 00:04:13,845 and the caramelization of the cauliflower... 95 00:04:13,879 --> 00:04:16,414 There's focus. Those things scream out to me. 96 00:04:16,432 --> 00:04:18,249 I'm gonna be a yes. 97 00:04:18,267 --> 00:04:21,019 (Gordon) Joe. 98 00:04:21,053 --> 00:04:23,438 I can do this. 99 00:04:23,472 --> 00:04:27,025 Give me this opportunity. I will not let you down. 100 00:04:27,059 --> 00:04:29,444 Give me that shot, Joe, please. 101 00:04:31,480 --> 00:04:34,132 I can't reward ambition, so... 102 00:04:34,166 --> 00:04:37,018 No. 103 00:04:37,052 --> 00:04:39,904 Thank you, Stacey. 104 00:04:42,791 --> 00:04:45,910 I think that's a bad call. 105 00:04:45,944 --> 00:04:47,495 - They're blanched. - They're seasoned. 106 00:04:47,546 --> 00:04:49,797 - There's acidity. - Doesn't work. 107 00:04:52,117 --> 00:04:53,718 Aw! [All groan] 108 00:04:53,752 --> 00:04:56,921 [Applause] 109 00:04:56,955 --> 00:04:58,222 Try it again. 110 00:04:58,257 --> 00:04:59,457 I think the fat's rendered on this. 111 00:04:59,475 --> 00:05:01,625 The pepitos are toasted. 112 00:05:01,643 --> 00:05:04,178 It's grilled right. Things are cooked through. 113 00:05:10,652 --> 00:05:13,354 [Group murmuring] 114 00:05:13,405 --> 00:05:15,406 For the first time ever, I retasted it. 115 00:05:15,441 --> 00:05:17,191 I'm changing my mind. 116 00:05:17,242 --> 00:05:20,478 Oh, my God! 117 00:05:20,496 --> 00:05:22,914 [Cheering] 118 00:05:22,948 --> 00:05:25,583 [Whistles] 119 00:05:25,617 --> 00:05:27,585 - Thank you. - Don't let me down. 120 00:05:27,619 --> 00:05:30,821 [Cheering] 121 00:05:30,839 --> 00:05:32,323 I was crushed, 122 00:05:32,341 --> 00:05:34,375 and they allowed me another chance. 123 00:05:34,426 --> 00:05:37,161 Put that on, babe, put that on! 124 00:05:37,179 --> 00:05:40,465 I am America's next Masterchef! 125 00:05:40,499 --> 00:05:42,133 Yeah! 126 00:05:42,167 --> 00:05:44,469 Yeah! 127 00:05:44,503 --> 00:05:47,889 (Announcer) So Stacey from California got a second bite at success. 128 00:05:47,940 --> 00:05:49,223 I wouldn't be here 129 00:05:49,274 --> 00:05:50,841 if I didn't think I could win this whole thing. 130 00:05:50,859 --> 00:05:54,028 (Announcer) Can Rami, a car dealer from Dallas, 131 00:05:54,062 --> 00:05:56,898 sell his dish to the Masterchef judges? 132 00:05:56,949 --> 00:05:59,484 I'm one of the top salesmen in the country. 133 00:05:59,518 --> 00:06:01,619 There's nothing I do that I don't succeed at. 134 00:06:01,653 --> 00:06:03,321 [Women giggling] 135 00:06:03,355 --> 00:06:05,072 I like to think I have the X-factor. 136 00:06:05,124 --> 00:06:06,791 Wait, this is getting X-rated. 137 00:06:06,825 --> 00:06:07,959 I'll be honest. 138 00:06:07,993 --> 00:06:09,794 I got great personality. 139 00:06:09,828 --> 00:06:12,163 I got charisma. I think I'm an excellent cook. 140 00:06:12,197 --> 00:06:13,697 I'm pretty sure I'm getting that apron. 141 00:06:13,715 --> 00:06:15,416 I'm ready to go. Let's do it. 142 00:06:15,467 --> 00:06:17,201 How's it going? 143 00:06:17,219 --> 00:06:18,869 - How are you? - I'm doing well. 144 00:06:18,887 --> 00:06:20,421 First name is? Rami. 145 00:06:20,472 --> 00:06:22,507 - You've got five minutes. - All righty. 146 00:06:22,541 --> 00:06:24,175 What are you making, Rami? 147 00:06:24,209 --> 00:06:25,760 I'm making scallops florentine over a roasted red pepper 148 00:06:25,811 --> 00:06:27,044 and sweet potato puree. 149 00:06:27,062 --> 00:06:29,397 Where are you from? I'm from Dallas, Texas. 150 00:06:29,431 --> 00:06:30,714 So are you like Mr. Popular in Dallas? 151 00:06:30,732 --> 00:06:33,151 Well, I'm man around town with a lotta ladies, 152 00:06:33,185 --> 00:06:35,269 - if you want me to be honest. - Ladies' man! 153 00:06:35,320 --> 00:06:37,605 How are the scallops coming, good? 154 00:06:37,656 --> 00:06:39,490 I think that you guys would be impressed. 155 00:06:39,525 --> 00:06:41,225 How much would you pay for that dish in the restaurant? 156 00:06:41,243 --> 00:06:43,361 - For that, I'd pay $25. - Wow! 157 00:06:43,395 --> 00:06:45,029 $25! 158 00:06:45,063 --> 00:06:46,030 You gotta taste it before you judge it. 159 00:06:46,064 --> 00:06:47,532 (Graham) I'll go try it. 160 00:06:47,566 --> 00:06:50,501 (Gordon) Good luck. 161 00:06:54,873 --> 00:06:56,424 I mean, I like the idea behind it. 162 00:06:56,458 --> 00:06:58,342 I understand some of those southwest flavors. 163 00:06:58,377 --> 00:07:01,078 Scallops, it might be a little overboard. 164 00:07:05,684 --> 00:07:07,018 You think this will get you an apron? 165 00:07:07,052 --> 00:07:09,520 Yes, sir. 166 00:07:16,528 --> 00:07:18,929 - Have you peaked? - No, absolutely not. 167 00:07:18,947 --> 00:07:21,232 - There's more? - Well, there's better. 168 00:07:21,266 --> 00:07:22,867 Oh, so you sell secondhand cars, 169 00:07:22,901 --> 00:07:24,602 and you give me a secondhand dish. 170 00:07:24,620 --> 00:07:28,322 No. No, not at all. Not at all. 171 00:07:28,373 --> 00:07:29,940 Joe, yes or no? 172 00:07:29,958 --> 00:07:33,077 I'd say, Mr. car salesman, I like the pitch, 173 00:07:33,111 --> 00:07:35,112 but I don't wanna get sold a lemon, so... 174 00:07:35,130 --> 00:07:37,231 No. 175 00:07:37,266 --> 00:07:38,883 Graham, yes or no? 176 00:07:38,917 --> 00:07:42,003 I think that there's a lot of passion, 177 00:07:42,054 --> 00:07:44,255 so I'm gonna be yes. 178 00:07:47,309 --> 00:07:48,509 (Gordon) You started off 179 00:07:48,560 --> 00:07:49,510 by selling us that dish 180 00:07:49,561 --> 00:07:51,128 at $25. 181 00:07:51,146 --> 00:07:52,563 It was my mistake. 182 00:07:52,598 --> 00:07:55,066 Rami... 183 00:07:55,100 --> 00:07:57,018 Get real. 184 00:07:57,069 --> 00:08:00,021 [Suspenseful music] 185 00:08:04,761 --> 00:08:07,629 (Announcer) So far, Rami, a Dallas car salesman, 186 00:08:07,647 --> 00:08:09,248 has received a mixed reviews 187 00:08:09,282 --> 00:08:11,433 for his scallops florentine. 188 00:08:11,467 --> 00:08:13,352 I don't wanna get sold a lemon. No. 189 00:08:13,403 --> 00:08:14,803 I'm gonna be yes. 190 00:08:14,821 --> 00:08:16,238 (Announcer) Now his Masterchef fate 191 00:08:16,272 --> 00:08:18,941 lies in the hands of Gordon Ramsay. 192 00:08:18,975 --> 00:08:20,642 (Gordon) You started off 193 00:08:20,660 --> 00:08:22,477 by selling us that dish at $25. 194 00:08:22,495 --> 00:08:24,646 It was my mistake. 195 00:08:24,664 --> 00:08:26,314 Rami... 196 00:08:26,332 --> 00:08:29,317 [Suspenseful music] 197 00:08:29,335 --> 00:08:32,153 ♪ ♪ 198 00:08:32,171 --> 00:08:34,289 You got an apron. 199 00:08:34,323 --> 00:08:36,124 - Let's go. - Good job. 200 00:08:36,158 --> 00:08:37,609 Scallops are perfect. 201 00:08:37,644 --> 00:08:38,660 Good job. 202 00:08:38,678 --> 00:08:42,514 - Good luck. - Thank you. Thank you. 203 00:08:42,548 --> 00:08:46,001 [Cheers and applause] 204 00:08:46,019 --> 00:08:48,303 I want everybody out there to know 205 00:08:48,337 --> 00:08:51,006 that I'm bringing my "A" game. 206 00:08:51,024 --> 00:08:54,443 And I am the next Masterchef. 207 00:08:54,477 --> 00:08:57,012 (Announcer) With this final day of auditions coming to a close, 208 00:08:57,030 --> 00:09:01,016 the last of our home cooks prepare to face the judges. 209 00:09:01,034 --> 00:09:02,985 I got one dish to change my life. 210 00:09:03,019 --> 00:09:07,823 (Announcer) They all know there are still more Masterchef aprons 211 00:09:07,857 --> 00:09:11,293 up for grabs. 212 00:09:11,327 --> 00:09:12,494 (Gordon) What are you cooking? 213 00:09:12,528 --> 00:09:14,529 I am making a seared skirt steak. 214 00:09:14,547 --> 00:09:16,331 A surf and turf. 215 00:09:16,365 --> 00:09:18,000 A pan-roasted chicken. 216 00:09:18,034 --> 00:09:20,201 I'm doing a grilled veal chop. 217 00:09:22,388 --> 00:09:23,972 I really like the chive oil. 218 00:09:24,007 --> 00:09:26,207 - It's not bad. - It's not brilliant. 219 00:09:26,225 --> 00:09:28,877 It seems kinda like a knockoff restaurant plate. Oh. 220 00:09:28,895 --> 00:09:30,846 The cookery on this and the technique... 221 00:09:30,880 --> 00:09:33,548 - Good job on that. - A little overcooked for me. 222 00:09:33,566 --> 00:09:34,983 You've got some high notes. 223 00:09:35,018 --> 00:09:37,386 You've also got some bum notes on there. 224 00:09:37,420 --> 00:09:38,720 Joe, yes or no? 225 00:09:38,738 --> 00:09:40,322 Uh, no. 226 00:09:40,356 --> 00:09:41,890 - Graham? - No. 227 00:09:41,908 --> 00:09:43,558 - For me it's a no. Sorry. - Sorry. 228 00:09:43,576 --> 00:09:46,361 I'm gonna stick my neck out. I'm a yes. 229 00:09:46,395 --> 00:09:48,447 I'm a no. 230 00:09:48,498 --> 00:09:50,532 It's just not at the level. I'm sorry. 231 00:09:50,566 --> 00:09:51,833 It's a no. 232 00:09:51,868 --> 00:09:54,036 As good as your rice is, no. 233 00:09:54,070 --> 00:09:56,955 You nailed that, so I'm gonna be a yes. 234 00:09:57,006 --> 00:09:58,540 (Gordon) For me... 235 00:09:58,574 --> 00:10:00,241 It's a no. 236 00:10:00,259 --> 00:10:03,295 (Announcer) So the judges' mixed opinions stop 237 00:10:03,346 --> 00:10:04,513 the flow of aprons. 238 00:10:04,547 --> 00:10:09,134 Can Jordan's chop finally make the cut? 239 00:10:09,185 --> 00:10:10,302 I'm sorry, you know. It's a no for me. 240 00:10:10,353 --> 00:10:12,804 I'm unconvinced of the dish. 241 00:10:12,855 --> 00:10:14,690 I think that there's some things in you 242 00:10:14,724 --> 00:10:16,424 that we can tweak and make better, and I'm a yes. 243 00:10:16,442 --> 00:10:17,726 Thank you. 244 00:10:17,760 --> 00:10:18,977 It's down to you, Joe. 245 00:10:19,028 --> 00:10:21,563 [Suspenseful music] 246 00:10:21,597 --> 00:10:23,765 ♪ ♪ 247 00:10:23,783 --> 00:10:26,401 I have a lot more skill than lot of them out there. 248 00:10:29,038 --> 00:10:32,457 See, I'm a sucker for a veal chop. 249 00:10:38,114 --> 00:10:39,548 I think it's a no. 250 00:10:40,717 --> 00:10:42,918 Thanks. 251 00:10:44,587 --> 00:10:46,004 [All groan] 252 00:10:46,055 --> 00:10:47,556 I am very disappointed. 253 00:10:47,590 --> 00:10:49,841 I thought I did good enough to get an apron. 254 00:10:49,892 --> 00:10:52,344 Completely surprised. Absolutely. 255 00:10:52,395 --> 00:10:55,130 (Announcer) With Jordan out of the competition, 256 00:10:55,148 --> 00:10:57,465 only one home cook remains... 257 00:10:59,902 --> 00:11:03,939 32-year-old David Martinez. 258 00:11:05,274 --> 00:11:07,308 We look like twins. 259 00:11:07,326 --> 00:11:09,361 - How are you? - Awesome! Awesome! 260 00:11:09,412 --> 00:11:11,279 - First name. - David. 261 00:11:11,313 --> 00:11:13,198 Five minutes, buddy. 262 00:11:13,249 --> 00:11:14,750 What are you cooking? 263 00:11:14,784 --> 00:11:17,486 It's called pescado con chileatole. 264 00:11:17,520 --> 00:11:19,204 What's the food dream? 265 00:11:19,255 --> 00:11:20,488 I absolutely wanna be a chef, 266 00:11:20,506 --> 00:11:23,792 but when you come from an area where I come from, 267 00:11:23,826 --> 00:11:26,261 which is the South side of Chicago in Brighton Park, 268 00:11:26,295 --> 00:11:28,630 being Mexican and from the ghetto, 269 00:11:28,664 --> 00:11:30,132 and going to jail, getting shot, 270 00:11:30,166 --> 00:11:31,466 is what you're supposed to do. 271 00:11:31,500 --> 00:11:32,884 And I didn't want to do that. 272 00:11:32,935 --> 00:11:35,604 I decided I'm gonna use every minute of every day 273 00:11:35,638 --> 00:11:38,390 to make sure that I do something better. 274 00:11:38,441 --> 00:11:40,225 - Is that ready? - Absolutely ready. 275 00:11:40,276 --> 00:11:43,678 So here you have un chileatole con pescado. 276 00:11:43,696 --> 00:11:45,647 (Graham) I've seen chayote. 277 00:11:45,681 --> 00:11:47,449 I haven't seen it braised like this, 278 00:11:47,483 --> 00:11:50,235 so it's almost like you're using a different technique. 279 00:11:50,286 --> 00:11:51,486 Absolutely. Where did that come from? 280 00:11:51,520 --> 00:11:53,989 I just... I taught myself, you know? 281 00:11:54,023 --> 00:11:57,959 Honestly, I don't have the money to take my wife 282 00:11:57,994 --> 00:11:59,661 to the places that we'd like to go. 283 00:11:59,695 --> 00:12:01,129 [Sniffling] 284 00:12:01,164 --> 00:12:03,465 Everybody should be able to eat food like this. 285 00:12:03,499 --> 00:12:04,666 [Sniffles] 286 00:12:04,700 --> 00:12:06,668 This means a lot to you. 287 00:12:06,702 --> 00:12:08,703 [Sniffling] 288 00:12:10,339 --> 00:12:12,707 People say leaves don't grow in the ghetto, man. 289 00:12:12,725 --> 00:12:15,177 Well, guess what, I'm a [Bleep] leaf, 290 00:12:15,211 --> 00:12:16,344 and I grew in the ghetto, 291 00:12:16,378 --> 00:12:17,879 and everybody else can do it too, man. 292 00:12:17,897 --> 00:12:20,182 Absolutely. 293 00:12:20,216 --> 00:12:21,183 Thanks, David. 294 00:12:21,217 --> 00:12:22,383 Thank you, sir. 295 00:12:23,903 --> 00:12:26,154 All right, pull it together, dude. 296 00:12:26,189 --> 00:12:27,355 You got a contest to win here. 297 00:12:43,539 --> 00:12:44,906 Bowl's a little bit awkward 298 00:12:44,924 --> 00:12:46,675 'cause everything's slopping around in there. 299 00:12:46,709 --> 00:12:49,344 You need a plate to eat that out of. 300 00:12:56,185 --> 00:12:59,254 Joe, yes or no? 301 00:12:59,272 --> 00:13:01,122 I think that what you put in that dish 302 00:13:01,157 --> 00:13:02,807 is, um... 303 00:13:02,859 --> 00:13:06,811 It's rich and soulful. 304 00:13:06,863 --> 00:13:07,863 I'm a big yes. 305 00:13:07,897 --> 00:13:09,364 Thank you. Thank you so much. 306 00:13:09,398 --> 00:13:12,984 Graham? 307 00:13:13,035 --> 00:13:15,320 I think that you've made our hometown proud. 308 00:13:15,371 --> 00:13:16,488 I'm a yes. 309 00:13:16,539 --> 00:13:18,156 Awesome! Awesome! 310 00:13:18,207 --> 00:13:20,942 That's the start of what's to come. 311 00:13:20,960 --> 00:13:22,744 - I'm a yes. Congratulations. - Awesome! 312 00:13:22,778 --> 00:13:24,445 - Come and get it. - Oh, my God, dude. 313 00:13:24,463 --> 00:13:26,414 It's a XX-double XL. 314 00:13:26,448 --> 00:13:27,782 Thank you so much, brother. 315 00:13:27,800 --> 00:13:29,751 Thank you, thank you, thank you. 316 00:13:29,785 --> 00:13:31,386 - No crying. - Oh, my God! 317 00:13:31,420 --> 00:13:32,504 [Shouting] Thank you! 318 00:13:32,555 --> 00:13:33,555 - Slow down! - I can't! 319 00:13:33,589 --> 00:13:36,341 You little rhinoceros! 320 00:13:36,392 --> 00:13:40,228 [Cheers and applause] 321 00:13:40,263 --> 00:13:42,847 The message that I wanna send to the competitors 322 00:13:42,899 --> 00:13:46,017 is you're gonna have to kill me to take this away from me. 323 00:13:46,068 --> 00:13:50,522 America, you're looking at the next Masterchef! 324 00:13:50,573 --> 00:13:53,858 (Announcer) So David is the final home cook to win an apron. 325 00:13:53,910 --> 00:13:55,860 He now joins all the other contenders 326 00:13:55,912 --> 00:13:58,246 trying to move on in the competition. 327 00:13:58,281 --> 00:14:00,031 I've never had a moment like this in my life. 328 00:14:00,082 --> 00:14:01,633 It's the best moment ever. 329 00:14:01,667 --> 00:14:03,451 This is the first step to be 330 00:14:03,485 --> 00:14:06,004 allowing my dreams to develop right before my eyes. 331 00:14:06,038 --> 00:14:07,622 I am director of sales and marketing. 332 00:14:07,656 --> 00:14:09,207 I'm a stay-at-home mom. 333 00:14:09,242 --> 00:14:10,325 I'm an opera singer. 334 00:14:10,359 --> 00:14:11,493 I'm a graduate student. 335 00:14:11,527 --> 00:14:12,544 I'm a stock broker. 336 00:14:12,595 --> 00:14:14,012 I am a food runner. 337 00:14:14,046 --> 00:14:15,013 I'm a carpenter. 338 00:14:15,047 --> 00:14:16,164 I'm an account executive. 339 00:14:16,182 --> 00:14:17,933 I'm a radio DJ. 340 00:14:17,967 --> 00:14:18,934 Boom! 341 00:14:18,968 --> 00:14:20,185 I'm a student. 342 00:14:20,219 --> 00:14:22,637 It is definitely a dream come true. 343 00:14:22,671 --> 00:14:25,206 This apron means more than life. 344 00:14:25,241 --> 00:14:27,676 It means just everything. 345 00:14:27,710 --> 00:14:30,562 The most exciting thing I've ever done in my life. 346 00:14:30,613 --> 00:14:32,347 Yee-haw! 347 00:14:32,365 --> 00:14:34,199 I'm the guy. I'm gonna win this thing, 348 00:14:34,233 --> 00:14:35,867 and I'm gonna take it home. 349 00:14:35,901 --> 00:14:37,986 - Congratulations. - Oh, my God. 350 00:14:38,020 --> 00:14:40,488 Right now, it's all about determination and will. 351 00:14:40,522 --> 00:14:43,291 My motivation is a little two-year-old boy. 352 00:14:43,326 --> 00:14:47,528 It's gonna be a street fight, and I'm ready. 353 00:14:47,546 --> 00:14:49,381 (Announcer) Still to come... 354 00:14:49,415 --> 00:14:51,049 Your 60 minutes starts now! 355 00:14:51,083 --> 00:14:52,634 (Announcer) It's the first challenge of the season. 356 00:14:52,668 --> 00:14:54,636 This is the most pressure I've ever felt in my entire life. 357 00:14:54,670 --> 00:14:56,504 (Announcer) Some home cooks are sent home. 358 00:14:56,538 --> 00:14:58,039 I am not giving this apron up. 359 00:14:58,057 --> 00:15:01,009 And the final 18 head for the Masterchef kitchen. 360 00:15:01,043 --> 00:15:03,812 The competition is on. 361 00:15:07,314 --> 00:15:10,516 (Announcer) 36 home cooks have been awarded aprons, 362 00:15:10,550 --> 00:15:13,719 but now they must fight their way into the Masterchef kitchen 363 00:15:13,737 --> 00:15:16,355 where the ultimate battle awaits. 364 00:15:16,389 --> 00:15:20,576 [Cheers and applause] 365 00:15:20,610 --> 00:15:23,061 Congratulations. You are the top 36. 366 00:15:23,080 --> 00:15:24,563 Well done. 367 00:15:24,581 --> 00:15:28,567 Each of you have got a 1 in 36 chance 368 00:15:28,585 --> 00:15:31,069 at $1/4 of a million, 369 00:15:31,088 --> 00:15:33,071 your very own cookbook, 370 00:15:33,090 --> 00:15:34,239 and most importantly, 371 00:15:34,257 --> 00:15:36,575 the Masterchef trophy. 372 00:15:39,096 --> 00:15:40,078 Now, listen. 373 00:15:40,097 --> 00:15:42,932 After this next challenge, 374 00:15:42,966 --> 00:15:45,851 we're taking at least half 375 00:15:45,886 --> 00:15:48,137 of those aprons back. 376 00:15:50,273 --> 00:15:52,441 I'm getting a little bit nervous, 377 00:15:52,476 --> 00:15:53,976 but I'm still pretty confident 378 00:15:54,027 --> 00:15:55,394 that my apron's gonna stay on me. 379 00:15:55,428 --> 00:15:57,262 This apron's on the line today, 380 00:15:57,280 --> 00:15:58,898 and I don't plan on letting it go anywhere. 381 00:15:58,932 --> 00:16:01,901 Because I know that aprons don't grow on trees. 382 00:16:01,935 --> 00:16:03,402 - Are you all ready? - All: Yeah! 383 00:16:03,436 --> 00:16:05,704 Yes, chef! 384 00:16:05,739 --> 00:16:07,773 Follow us. Let's go. 385 00:16:07,791 --> 00:16:11,710 Gordon's told us to follow him into the room, 386 00:16:11,745 --> 00:16:13,329 and my mind is just spinning like a roller coaster 387 00:16:13,380 --> 00:16:15,331 with no brakes. 388 00:16:15,382 --> 00:16:17,500 Nobody knows how good anybody is, 389 00:16:17,551 --> 00:16:20,386 so naturally, I'm gonna, you know, compete, 390 00:16:20,420 --> 00:16:22,555 and I'm gonna win. 391 00:16:27,811 --> 00:16:30,963 As soon as the doors open, I see rows of workstations, 392 00:16:30,981 --> 00:16:32,848 and I'm thinking, "oh, my God," 393 00:16:32,899 --> 00:16:36,769 this is the real deal. 394 00:16:36,803 --> 00:16:38,521 This is super intense, 395 00:16:38,572 --> 00:16:41,407 walking in and seeing these amazing sides of beef. 396 00:16:41,441 --> 00:16:43,442 I'm thinking, "awesome!" 397 00:16:43,476 --> 00:16:44,994 I got this. I love beef. 398 00:16:46,746 --> 00:16:51,033 It's your very first Masterchef challenge. 399 00:16:51,084 --> 00:16:54,203 [Cheers and applause] 400 00:16:54,254 --> 00:16:57,423 So the big question is, 401 00:16:57,457 --> 00:17:00,042 what exactly will you be cooking? 402 00:17:00,093 --> 00:17:02,178 Take a look behind you. 403 00:17:10,437 --> 00:17:12,437 [Beeping] 404 00:17:17,194 --> 00:17:19,278 I hear the beeping around me. I'm blind. 405 00:17:19,312 --> 00:17:21,230 And I can tell everyone's ooh-ing and ahh-ing, 406 00:17:21,281 --> 00:17:23,933 and I'm thinking, "I have no idea what's going on." 407 00:17:23,967 --> 00:17:26,835 I'm just trying to take in the sounds and stuff. 408 00:17:26,870 --> 00:17:28,904 All of a sudden, there's this big 409 00:17:28,955 --> 00:17:30,789 crazy-looking robot machine. 410 00:17:30,824 --> 00:17:33,459 I'm thinking, "oh, my God. 411 00:17:33,493 --> 00:17:36,128 This is insane." 412 00:17:36,162 --> 00:17:40,082 The beef you'll be cooking today is ground beef. 413 00:17:40,133 --> 00:17:41,333 Ground beef is incredibly versatile, 414 00:17:41,367 --> 00:17:43,385 and that's why it's part 415 00:17:43,420 --> 00:17:44,703 of almost every country's cuisine. 416 00:17:44,721 --> 00:17:47,205 If we see 36 417 00:17:47,224 --> 00:17:49,341 bland burgers, 418 00:17:49,375 --> 00:17:51,877 we're gonna scream, and you're gonna go home. 419 00:17:51,895 --> 00:17:54,296 Use your imagination. 420 00:17:54,331 --> 00:17:56,048 Now the pantry behind us 421 00:17:56,066 --> 00:17:58,901 has got everything you need 422 00:17:58,935 --> 00:18:01,720 to make that protein sing. 423 00:18:01,738 --> 00:18:04,890 You name it, you've got it. 424 00:18:04,908 --> 00:18:09,328 So put your brains in gear, 425 00:18:09,362 --> 00:18:11,730 and go and collect your ground beef. 426 00:18:18,705 --> 00:18:20,256 So we're walking up to this big, giant machine, 427 00:18:20,290 --> 00:18:23,042 and we had this big bowl, and they had these big levers, 428 00:18:23,076 --> 00:18:24,510 and they're getting ready to pull this sludge down, 429 00:18:24,544 --> 00:18:28,097 and all I kept thinking is, like, Pink Floyd, The Wall. 430 00:18:28,131 --> 00:18:30,266 (Gordon) Come on, gentlemen. 431 00:18:30,300 --> 00:18:33,052 This dish has to be perfect. 432 00:18:33,086 --> 00:18:35,220 Half of us are going home. That's a ton! 433 00:18:35,254 --> 00:18:36,605 Like just... fft! Gone. 434 00:18:36,640 --> 00:18:39,424 Can't be me. So the heat is on. 435 00:18:39,442 --> 00:18:43,145 (Gordon) The possibilities are limitless. 436 00:18:44,814 --> 00:18:46,532 But your time is not. 437 00:18:46,566 --> 00:18:49,902 You've all got just 60 minutes 438 00:18:49,936 --> 00:18:53,438 to take your two pounds of ground beef 439 00:18:53,456 --> 00:18:56,742 and turn that into one stunning entree. 440 00:18:56,776 --> 00:18:58,911 Throughout your 60 minutes, 441 00:18:58,945 --> 00:19:00,913 we'll be watching you, 442 00:19:00,947 --> 00:19:04,950 sampling your seasonings and tasting your sauces. 443 00:19:04,968 --> 00:19:08,554 Make sure the ground beef is the hero of that dish. 444 00:19:08,588 --> 00:19:09,922 Good luck, all of you. 445 00:19:09,956 --> 00:19:13,309 Your 60 minutes... 446 00:19:13,343 --> 00:19:16,461 Starts from now! 447 00:19:16,479 --> 00:19:18,647 So the judges yell "go," 448 00:19:18,682 --> 00:19:20,899 and I am running for my life. 449 00:19:20,934 --> 00:19:22,484 Does anybody see stock and broth? 450 00:19:22,519 --> 00:19:24,236 This competition can be won or lost 451 00:19:24,270 --> 00:19:25,904 in this first five minutes. 452 00:19:25,939 --> 00:19:27,990 This is where you set the ground rules down, right? 453 00:19:28,024 --> 00:19:29,491 (Graham) Yeah. The minute they saw the ground beef, 454 00:19:29,526 --> 00:19:31,110 they should have had in their head what they're gonna do. 455 00:19:31,144 --> 00:19:33,245 Instantly. The game is being played in the pantry. 456 00:19:33,279 --> 00:19:34,646 Right now. 457 00:19:34,664 --> 00:19:35,998 Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry. 458 00:19:36,032 --> 00:19:37,583 I'm gonna use my height, my athleticism. 459 00:19:37,617 --> 00:19:38,984 I'm gonna run through the pantry, 460 00:19:39,002 --> 00:19:40,485 grab everything I need. 461 00:19:40,503 --> 00:19:41,837 Hopefully nobody gets in my way 462 00:19:41,871 --> 00:19:44,656 'cause I hate to step on any of the shorter competitors, 463 00:19:44,674 --> 00:19:47,042 but that's just the way it rolls. 464 00:19:53,499 --> 00:19:55,134 I hope we get a lot of variety. 465 00:19:55,168 --> 00:19:56,334 What would you make? 466 00:19:56,353 --> 00:19:57,936 Joe, I'd do something pan-Asian. 467 00:19:57,971 --> 00:20:00,172 Um, a delicious, savory, 468 00:20:00,190 --> 00:20:02,191 spiced meatball. 469 00:20:02,225 --> 00:20:04,342 I'd do a Salisbury steak, 470 00:20:04,361 --> 00:20:06,678 but I would fold in a bunch of roasted mushrooms 471 00:20:06,696 --> 00:20:08,280 to help bind it. 472 00:20:08,314 --> 00:20:09,815 I think that what you really get to see 473 00:20:09,849 --> 00:20:11,817 is the intelligence of the cook play itself out. 474 00:20:11,851 --> 00:20:15,204 How do you distinguish yourself with technique and strategy? 475 00:20:16,656 --> 00:20:18,374 Get creative. Focus. 476 00:20:18,408 --> 00:20:20,525 Ugh! I'm already behind. 477 00:20:20,543 --> 00:20:22,027 Wouldn't you know it? 478 00:20:22,045 --> 00:20:24,546 I'm making a beef roll with a romesco sauce 479 00:20:24,581 --> 00:20:26,832 and potatoes duchesse. 480 00:20:26,866 --> 00:20:29,551 I absolutely have to put out the best 481 00:20:29,586 --> 00:20:31,053 that I have in me right now 482 00:20:31,087 --> 00:20:34,339 because there are some amazing cooks here. 483 00:20:34,373 --> 00:20:36,175 I haven't paid attention to anybody around me. 484 00:20:36,209 --> 00:20:39,061 It sounds like everybody's doing something creative and fun, 485 00:20:39,095 --> 00:20:42,731 and hopefully mine will be better than all theirs. 486 00:20:42,766 --> 00:20:44,516 Uh, did I set the olive oil somewhere right here? 487 00:20:44,550 --> 00:20:45,517 Olive oil. 488 00:20:45,551 --> 00:20:46,685 Cindy? This is Cindy. 489 00:20:46,719 --> 00:20:48,821 She's my guide and my aide. 490 00:20:48,855 --> 00:20:50,489 She's pretty much my eyes. 491 00:20:50,523 --> 00:20:52,024 I just tell her which ingredients to get, 492 00:20:52,058 --> 00:20:53,391 and then that's what she gets for me. 493 00:20:53,410 --> 00:20:54,726 She doesn't cut for me. 494 00:20:54,744 --> 00:20:56,912 She doesn't taste my food or anything like that. 495 00:20:56,946 --> 00:20:59,415 I'm trying to make a Thai basil beef dish. 496 00:20:59,449 --> 00:21:01,399 It's like a good comfort food dish. 497 00:21:01,418 --> 00:21:05,170 It's tasty, and it's simple. 498 00:21:05,205 --> 00:21:06,255 Come on! 499 00:21:06,289 --> 00:21:08,424 Get creative. 500 00:21:08,458 --> 00:21:09,591 Okay, AJ, what are you cooking? 501 00:21:09,626 --> 00:21:12,377 Orecchiette with broccoli rabe, 502 00:21:12,411 --> 00:21:13,762 miniature meatballs with fennel, 503 00:21:13,797 --> 00:21:16,682 and use the sausage to make the sauce. 504 00:21:16,716 --> 00:21:18,350 - What's your wife cooking? - She wouldn't tell me. 505 00:21:18,384 --> 00:21:20,552 - She wouldn't tell you? - She wouldn't tell me. 506 00:21:20,586 --> 00:21:23,055 - (Gordon) Anna, what are you doing? - Tarragon beef stuffed onion. 507 00:21:23,089 --> 00:21:24,940 What are you doing, like a papillote, a roll, 508 00:21:24,974 --> 00:21:26,442 a ball? How are you doing it? 509 00:21:26,476 --> 00:21:28,393 I blanched the onion and the beef stock in white wine 510 00:21:28,427 --> 00:21:30,062 flavor. And then I stuffed it 511 00:21:30,096 --> 00:21:32,231 with tarragon orange zest, a little orange for the acidity. 512 00:21:32,265 --> 00:21:33,899 Have you told your husband what you're doing? No. 513 00:21:33,933 --> 00:21:35,433 She says it's all-out war. 514 00:21:35,452 --> 00:21:36,702 Has he told you what he's doing? 515 00:21:36,736 --> 00:21:38,036 I'm not even thinking about it right now. 516 00:21:38,071 --> 00:21:39,204 I don't know what he's doing. He's on his own. 517 00:21:39,239 --> 00:21:42,241 - Okay, Anna. Good luck. - Thank you. 518 00:21:44,777 --> 00:21:45,744 Hey, David. 519 00:21:45,778 --> 00:21:46,945 Gentlemen, how are you? 520 00:21:46,963 --> 00:21:48,213 - Good. - David what are you making? 521 00:21:48,248 --> 00:21:50,215 I am going to make a faux marrow. 522 00:21:50,250 --> 00:21:53,252 I've cored out a potato, 523 00:21:53,286 --> 00:21:56,221 and then I'm gonna use that as a vessel for the meat. 524 00:21:56,256 --> 00:21:58,123 Who here is scaring you? 525 00:21:58,141 --> 00:21:59,558 Josh is a pretty strong competitor. 526 00:21:59,592 --> 00:22:01,894 I think Tali's a pretty strong competitor. 527 00:22:01,928 --> 00:22:03,628 You keeping your apron, or you gonna give it back to us? 528 00:22:03,646 --> 00:22:05,397 No, I absolutely feel that I'm keeping my apron. 529 00:22:05,431 --> 00:22:08,517 All right, let's go. 530 00:22:11,354 --> 00:22:13,489 Ohh! 531 00:22:13,523 --> 00:22:15,307 Five minutes to go! 532 00:22:15,325 --> 00:22:20,445 Please taste everything you're doing. 533 00:22:20,479 --> 00:22:21,613 Think of those techniques. 534 00:22:21,647 --> 00:22:24,783 Think of those flavorings. 535 00:22:24,817 --> 00:22:26,418 Because we are... 536 00:22:26,452 --> 00:22:27,652 Remember... 537 00:22:27,670 --> 00:22:31,256 We're taking at least 538 00:22:31,291 --> 00:22:33,675 half of those aprons back. 539 00:22:37,091 --> 00:22:38,508 Five minutes to go! 540 00:22:38,542 --> 00:22:39,926 (Announcer) In the first challenge of the season, 541 00:22:39,960 --> 00:22:42,428 36 home cooks have just minutes left 542 00:22:42,463 --> 00:22:46,182 to create an exceptional dish using ground beef. 543 00:22:46,216 --> 00:22:48,267 Please taste everything you're doing! 544 00:22:48,302 --> 00:22:50,086 (Announcer) If they fail to impress the judges, 545 00:22:50,104 --> 00:22:53,523 they will lose their apron. 546 00:22:53,557 --> 00:22:56,359 I am not giving this apron up for no reason. 547 00:22:56,393 --> 00:22:57,927 They gonna have to fight me for it 548 00:22:57,945 --> 00:23:00,313 and take me and put me back in the swamp. 549 00:23:01,815 --> 00:23:03,149 I'm not worried at all. 550 00:23:03,200 --> 00:23:05,601 I think everything is going just as I want it to, 551 00:23:05,619 --> 00:23:08,738 and I'm just keep on pushing. 552 00:23:08,772 --> 00:23:10,540 (Joe) Well, Melanie's doing a... 553 00:23:10,574 --> 00:23:11,958 - Salisbury steak. - Salisbury steak. 554 00:23:11,992 --> 00:23:14,293 But I think she must have ground the meat again, 555 00:23:14,328 --> 00:23:15,945 or she really worked it with her hands. 556 00:23:15,963 --> 00:23:17,547 It looks very, very mushy. 557 00:23:17,581 --> 00:23:18,965 (Gordon) Michael Chen... he's doing 558 00:23:18,999 --> 00:23:20,416 a really nice, fragrant broth. 559 00:23:20,450 --> 00:23:23,086 If you can pull off a broth in this short of a time... 560 00:23:23,120 --> 00:23:24,921 Showing some technique there, like a consomme. 561 00:23:24,955 --> 00:23:25,972 (Gordon) Like a consomme. 562 00:23:26,006 --> 00:23:27,590 What I've seen 563 00:23:27,624 --> 00:23:28,841 is some pretty accomplished cooking. 564 00:23:28,892 --> 00:23:30,143 A lot of seasoning, good knife skills, 565 00:23:30,177 --> 00:23:31,561 good techniques. I've seen the cooking 566 00:23:31,595 --> 00:23:33,146 happening in an intelligent way, 567 00:23:33,180 --> 00:23:36,132 and I think we're gonna be eating some tasty dishes. 568 00:23:36,150 --> 00:23:38,768 One minute to go. 569 00:23:38,802 --> 00:23:41,604 Start plating your dishes. 570 00:23:41,638 --> 00:23:44,407 30 seconds to go! 571 00:23:44,441 --> 00:23:45,808 Finishing touches. 572 00:23:45,826 --> 00:23:48,411 Make this count. 573 00:23:48,445 --> 00:23:50,646 Ten, nine, 574 00:23:50,664 --> 00:23:52,832 eight, seven, 575 00:23:52,866 --> 00:23:54,417 six, five, 576 00:23:54,451 --> 00:23:56,536 four, three, 577 00:23:56,587 --> 00:23:58,337 two, one. 578 00:23:58,372 --> 00:24:01,257 And stop. Hands in the air. 579 00:24:01,291 --> 00:24:02,341 Well done. 580 00:24:02,376 --> 00:24:06,796 [Cheers and applause] 581 00:24:06,830 --> 00:24:08,097 (Announcer) Based on what they tasted 582 00:24:08,132 --> 00:24:09,331 and observed throughout the challenge, 583 00:24:09,349 --> 00:24:11,517 the judges have already made some decisions. 584 00:24:11,552 --> 00:24:13,469 (Graham) Kim. 585 00:24:13,503 --> 00:24:16,338 (Announcer) And will now divide the remaining 36 home cooks 586 00:24:16,356 --> 00:24:19,726 into three groups. 587 00:24:21,145 --> 00:24:22,445 I'm totally confused. 588 00:24:22,479 --> 00:24:24,530 There's, like, two groups up front, 589 00:24:24,565 --> 00:24:26,149 but there's still a bunch of us left 590 00:24:26,183 --> 00:24:27,533 in the back. 591 00:24:27,568 --> 00:24:29,118 And I don't know if that means 592 00:24:29,153 --> 00:24:32,538 that we're gonna get to go through... 593 00:24:32,573 --> 00:24:34,507 Maybe we're not safe at all. 594 00:24:34,541 --> 00:24:36,209 For the last hour, 595 00:24:36,243 --> 00:24:38,544 we've watched 596 00:24:38,579 --> 00:24:39,996 and we've tasted. 597 00:24:40,030 --> 00:24:43,332 Some of you have impressed us so much 598 00:24:43,366 --> 00:24:45,384 that we're already very confident 599 00:24:45,419 --> 00:24:48,004 that you belong in the Masterchef kitchen. 600 00:24:48,038 --> 00:24:50,539 (Joe) But for others... 601 00:24:50,557 --> 00:24:54,543 We've seen enough to know you're way out of your depth 602 00:24:54,561 --> 00:24:57,230 in this competition. 603 00:24:57,264 --> 00:24:58,881 The good news is... 604 00:24:58,899 --> 00:25:00,483 One of these groups of 12 605 00:25:00,517 --> 00:25:05,321 has already made it straight to the Masterchef kitchen. 606 00:25:05,355 --> 00:25:07,690 I'm looking at their group, and I'm looking at my group, 607 00:25:07,724 --> 00:25:10,409 and I'm freaking out because I've come so far, 608 00:25:10,444 --> 00:25:12,912 and I just can't let my dream be over. 609 00:25:12,946 --> 00:25:14,697 This can't be it for me. 610 00:25:14,731 --> 00:25:15,915 I'm not worried. 611 00:25:15,949 --> 00:25:17,733 Well, I'm a little worried. 612 00:25:17,751 --> 00:25:19,902 Yeah, I'm worried. Of course I'm worried. 613 00:25:22,906 --> 00:25:26,342 This group here... 614 00:25:26,376 --> 00:25:28,177 Are all going... 615 00:25:28,212 --> 00:25:30,930 [Suspenseful music] 616 00:25:30,964 --> 00:25:35,685 ♪ ♪ 617 00:25:35,719 --> 00:25:38,187 Straight to the Masterchef kitchen. 618 00:25:38,222 --> 00:25:39,421 [Cheers and applause] 619 00:25:39,439 --> 00:25:43,943 This is my dream coming true. 620 00:25:43,977 --> 00:25:45,111 ♪ Happy dance ♪ 621 00:25:45,145 --> 00:25:46,395 ♪ Happy dance ♪ 622 00:25:46,429 --> 00:25:48,364 Whoo! 623 00:25:48,398 --> 00:25:50,099 Congratulations! 624 00:25:50,117 --> 00:25:51,567 I am so thrilled. 625 00:25:51,601 --> 00:25:53,903 It was amazing to be going into the Masterchef kitchen. 626 00:25:53,937 --> 00:25:55,605 People aren't gonna be able to live with me now 627 00:25:55,639 --> 00:25:57,439 'cause I'm gonna have such a big ego. 628 00:25:57,457 --> 00:25:59,208 (Gordon) Well done. 629 00:25:59,243 --> 00:26:01,794 This 12... 630 00:26:01,829 --> 00:26:03,129 Unfortunately, not good enough. 631 00:26:03,163 --> 00:26:05,781 Please take your aprons off. 632 00:26:05,799 --> 00:26:07,917 You're all going home. 633 00:26:07,951 --> 00:26:09,669 I am disappointed, 634 00:26:09,720 --> 00:26:12,805 but restaurant Jermaine's will be open, 635 00:26:12,840 --> 00:26:14,774 and I will definitely send an invite 636 00:26:14,808 --> 00:26:16,976 out to Gordon Ramsay. 637 00:26:18,979 --> 00:26:21,130 (Announcer) With 12 home cooks through 638 00:26:21,148 --> 00:26:22,849 and 12 sent home, 639 00:26:22,900 --> 00:26:25,568 all that is left is for the final group 640 00:26:25,602 --> 00:26:26,686 to discover their fate. 641 00:26:26,737 --> 00:26:28,104 Okay, you guys. 642 00:26:28,138 --> 00:26:29,572 We just weren't sure about you, 643 00:26:29,606 --> 00:26:32,575 which is why we are going to take 644 00:26:32,609 --> 00:26:34,443 a closer look at your dishes. 645 00:26:34,477 --> 00:26:36,979 Bring your dishes down to the front. 646 00:26:38,782 --> 00:26:41,150 I get called down as part of this last group, 647 00:26:41,168 --> 00:26:43,185 and honestly, it must mean that my dish is [Bleep]. 648 00:26:43,220 --> 00:26:46,322 So I'm pretty worried. This sucks. 649 00:26:46,340 --> 00:26:48,824 Can the following four people 650 00:26:48,842 --> 00:26:50,626 step forward together? 651 00:26:52,262 --> 00:26:54,430 David Mack, Anna, AJ, 652 00:26:54,464 --> 00:26:57,550 Tanya. 653 00:26:57,601 --> 00:26:58,801 I'm standing before the judges. 654 00:26:58,835 --> 00:27:01,003 Palms are sweaty, knees weak. 655 00:27:01,021 --> 00:27:02,722 There's no way I'm letting them send me home tonight. 656 00:27:02,773 --> 00:27:05,024 First dish, please, David Mack. 657 00:27:06,276 --> 00:27:08,110 What's it called? 658 00:27:08,145 --> 00:27:11,680 (David Mack) A reconstructed Italian beef taco. 659 00:27:16,003 --> 00:27:17,453 The flavors are good. 660 00:27:17,487 --> 00:27:19,021 - It's not a bad idea. - Thank you. 661 00:27:26,863 --> 00:27:28,497 I think with the time you had on your hands, 662 00:27:28,531 --> 00:27:32,418 you could have done something a little bit more exciting. 663 00:27:32,469 --> 00:27:35,371 Anna. 664 00:27:35,389 --> 00:27:38,040 (Anna) Tarragon beef stuffed onion 665 00:27:38,058 --> 00:27:40,927 with golden raisins and toasted walnuts 666 00:27:40,978 --> 00:27:43,479 and a horseradish creme. 667 00:27:51,721 --> 00:27:54,740 It's interesting. 668 00:27:57,110 --> 00:27:58,527 Nice flavor. 669 00:27:58,561 --> 00:28:00,329 It does work, but I want more color. 670 00:28:00,364 --> 00:28:01,397 I see. 671 00:28:01,415 --> 00:28:02,748 The inside has to look as delicious 672 00:28:02,783 --> 00:28:04,500 as the outside. 673 00:28:04,534 --> 00:28:07,536 I understand. Thank you. 674 00:28:07,570 --> 00:28:09,839 AJ. 675 00:28:09,873 --> 00:28:13,175 (AJ) This is orecchiette pasta with broccoli rabe 676 00:28:13,210 --> 00:28:15,928 and fennel meatballs. 677 00:28:19,082 --> 00:28:20,883 There's a nice little spice. 678 00:28:20,917 --> 00:28:23,219 I think adding that sausage was a good idea. 679 00:28:23,253 --> 00:28:26,472 - I think you did a good job. - Thank you. 680 00:28:26,523 --> 00:28:27,590 Did you taste your wife's dish? 681 00:28:27,624 --> 00:28:30,192 I did not. 682 00:28:30,227 --> 00:28:31,193 Nervous? 683 00:28:31,228 --> 00:28:35,314 - I am. - You should be. 684 00:28:37,784 --> 00:28:39,268 It's a nice idea, 685 00:28:39,286 --> 00:28:41,904 but it's kind of... Bland. 686 00:28:43,940 --> 00:28:47,827 At this point, I'm thinking 687 00:28:47,878 --> 00:28:49,611 we're both going home. 688 00:28:49,629 --> 00:28:51,914 Next up, Tanya. 689 00:28:54,468 --> 00:28:56,719 (Tanya) My interpretation of a Persian kebab 690 00:28:56,753 --> 00:28:59,839 that I paired with a red onion pickle salad, 691 00:28:59,890 --> 00:29:02,558 fried eggplant, and a roasted garlic yogurt dressing. 692 00:29:02,592 --> 00:29:04,176 Can you step outside Persian? 693 00:29:04,227 --> 00:29:06,795 Most definitely. 694 00:29:06,813 --> 00:29:09,565 It's bold. It's very, uh, very you. 695 00:29:09,599 --> 00:29:12,801 Can you step out of that comfort zone? 696 00:29:19,659 --> 00:29:21,310 [Indistinct murmuring] 697 00:29:21,328 --> 00:29:24,813 (Announcer) The judges will now decide if any of these home cooks 698 00:29:24,831 --> 00:29:27,616 are good enough to make the Masterchef kitchen. 699 00:29:27,650 --> 00:29:30,202 Okay. 700 00:29:34,424 --> 00:29:36,992 David... And Tanya. 701 00:29:37,010 --> 00:29:41,097 Step forward, please. 702 00:29:41,131 --> 00:29:44,550 Okay, you two. Your journey... 703 00:29:44,601 --> 00:29:48,137 Is about... 704 00:29:48,171 --> 00:29:52,608 To continue 'cause you're both going to the Masterchef kitchen. 705 00:29:52,642 --> 00:29:56,779 Good job. 706 00:29:56,813 --> 00:29:59,532 Okay, Mr. and Mrs. Rossi. 707 00:30:00,901 --> 00:30:03,986 Two things are clear to me. 708 00:30:04,020 --> 00:30:06,322 That you both love each other... 709 00:30:06,356 --> 00:30:10,993 And that you both love food. 710 00:30:11,027 --> 00:30:13,963 I will invite you to say good-bye to each other right now 711 00:30:13,997 --> 00:30:17,383 because there is a separation about to happen. 712 00:30:17,417 --> 00:30:19,135 No matter what happens, 713 00:30:19,169 --> 00:30:20,920 knowing I'm going to be saying good-bye to my wife 714 00:30:20,971 --> 00:30:24,340 is very emotional. 715 00:30:27,710 --> 00:30:30,980 The person going home alone... 716 00:30:31,014 --> 00:30:33,048 [Suspenseful music] 717 00:30:33,066 --> 00:30:35,434 Is... 718 00:30:35,485 --> 00:30:38,521 ♪ ♪ 719 00:30:42,749 --> 00:30:43,999 Mr. and Mrs. Rossi... 720 00:30:44,050 --> 00:30:48,453 There is a separation about to happen... 721 00:30:48,471 --> 00:30:49,788 Because only one of you 722 00:30:49,806 --> 00:30:51,974 is coming to the Masterchef kitchen. 723 00:30:52,008 --> 00:30:55,227 The person going home alone... 724 00:30:55,261 --> 00:30:56,345 Is... 725 00:30:56,396 --> 00:30:59,598 [Suspenseful music] 726 00:30:59,632 --> 00:31:01,132 AJ. 727 00:31:01,150 --> 00:31:03,352 Anna, you're going through to the kitchen. 728 00:31:03,403 --> 00:31:05,821 Congratulations. 729 00:31:05,855 --> 00:31:08,574 I love you, sweetie. 730 00:31:12,328 --> 00:31:14,613 It's bittersweet. I'm going home, 731 00:31:14,647 --> 00:31:16,281 and my wife is staying behind. 732 00:31:16,315 --> 00:31:19,368 I am determined to kick some butt 733 00:31:19,419 --> 00:31:21,787 in this competition for the both of us 734 00:31:21,821 --> 00:31:23,655 and win that trophy. 735 00:31:23,673 --> 00:31:28,210 That is my goal. 736 00:31:30,263 --> 00:31:32,047 Christine, Bubba, Monti, Nandini, 737 00:31:32,098 --> 00:31:34,666 step forward, please. 738 00:31:34,684 --> 00:31:36,385 The first dish that we're gonna taste 739 00:31:36,436 --> 00:31:38,637 is Christine's. 740 00:31:38,671 --> 00:31:40,606 Thank you. 741 00:31:40,640 --> 00:31:41,607 Straight. Down easy. 742 00:31:41,641 --> 00:31:42,641 Down here? 743 00:31:42,675 --> 00:31:43,642 Yes, ma'am. 744 00:31:43,676 --> 00:31:45,777 Right here. Okay. 745 00:31:45,812 --> 00:31:47,696 Thank you. 746 00:31:47,730 --> 00:31:51,366 (Christine) I made a Thai basil beef served with rice. 747 00:31:55,371 --> 00:31:57,322 The flavors are really complex. 748 00:31:57,356 --> 00:32:00,125 I get the heat, the sweet, and it's really delicious. 749 00:32:00,159 --> 00:32:01,693 The problem is 750 00:32:01,711 --> 00:32:04,212 the beef... It's almost dry. 751 00:32:05,531 --> 00:32:06,965 Did you season the rice? 752 00:32:07,000 --> 00:32:08,550 No, sir, I didn't. 753 00:32:08,584 --> 00:32:10,919 I figured that the beef and the basil 754 00:32:10,970 --> 00:32:13,038 would have enough flavor. 755 00:32:13,056 --> 00:32:15,140 - You were right. - Thank you, sir. 756 00:32:15,174 --> 00:32:16,308 I'm gonna walk you back. 757 00:32:16,342 --> 00:32:17,542 Okay, thank you. 758 00:32:21,180 --> 00:32:23,265 Bubba, please step forward. 759 00:32:23,316 --> 00:32:24,683 (Gordon) The idea was what? 760 00:32:24,717 --> 00:32:25,934 (Bubba) Ranch stew. 761 00:32:25,985 --> 00:32:28,487 And decided to cook a cornbread on top. 762 00:32:31,057 --> 00:32:33,125 Cornbread's actually quite nice. 763 00:32:33,159 --> 00:32:34,559 It actually tastes better 764 00:32:34,577 --> 00:32:36,411 than the savory ground beef underneath. 765 00:32:39,248 --> 00:32:41,033 Flavorful, but... 766 00:32:41,067 --> 00:32:43,835 Pretty simple. 767 00:32:45,088 --> 00:32:46,237 Thanks, Bubba. 768 00:32:46,255 --> 00:32:48,340 Next, Nandini. 769 00:32:51,177 --> 00:32:53,745 (Nandini) I made ground beef with fresh spinach, 770 00:32:53,763 --> 00:32:56,148 cilantro, and mint 771 00:32:56,182 --> 00:33:00,052 with Israeli couscous, peanuts, and potatoes. 772 00:33:04,757 --> 00:33:06,141 Everything's cooked properly, 773 00:33:06,192 --> 00:33:09,027 but it doesn't scream out and explode with flavor. 774 00:33:09,062 --> 00:33:11,396 It's almost one-dimensional. 775 00:33:14,117 --> 00:33:16,151 You've actually got quite a nice depth of flavor in there. 776 00:33:16,202 --> 00:33:17,736 It's nice. 777 00:33:17,770 --> 00:33:19,437 It's very rare you serve the couscous and potato 778 00:33:19,455 --> 00:33:20,622 'cause it's starch, 779 00:33:20,656 --> 00:33:21,773 so it's either one or the other. 780 00:33:21,791 --> 00:33:22,991 Thank you. 781 00:33:23,042 --> 00:33:24,126 Thank you. 782 00:33:24,160 --> 00:33:26,244 Next up, Monti. 783 00:33:26,278 --> 00:33:28,830 I am absolutely beyond belief nervous. 784 00:33:28,881 --> 00:33:30,382 I just don't want them to vomit. 785 00:33:30,416 --> 00:33:31,449 What is it? 786 00:33:31,467 --> 00:33:33,168 (Monti) It's a beef roll. 787 00:33:33,202 --> 00:33:34,669 I have currants in there. 788 00:33:34,721 --> 00:33:37,339 I have cumin, paprika, goat cheese, 789 00:33:37,390 --> 00:33:39,758 and then I wrapped it up in a pastry dough. 790 00:33:43,796 --> 00:33:46,014 - The beef is delicious. - Thank you. 791 00:33:50,603 --> 00:33:52,854 It's brave. Very brave. 792 00:33:52,905 --> 00:33:54,906 Love the technique. 793 00:33:54,941 --> 00:33:57,993 Less cheese, more flavor on that beef. 794 00:34:02,081 --> 00:34:03,865 Are you gonna keep that apron? 795 00:34:03,916 --> 00:34:06,084 I want to. 796 00:34:06,119 --> 00:34:09,671 Back in line, Monti. Thank you. 797 00:34:13,126 --> 00:34:15,093 (Joe) It was just too simple, you know? 798 00:34:15,128 --> 00:34:16,461 It's kinda like a nice idea. 799 00:34:16,495 --> 00:34:18,096 And the meats were... 800 00:34:18,131 --> 00:34:19,330 Sort of broken up, and it was too dry. 801 00:34:19,348 --> 00:34:20,432 Yeah. 802 00:34:20,466 --> 00:34:21,550 Monti, 803 00:34:21,601 --> 00:34:25,170 please take one step forward. 804 00:34:25,188 --> 00:34:28,123 I'm sure your son misses you. 805 00:34:28,157 --> 00:34:30,559 I'm sure he's super proud of you. 806 00:34:30,610 --> 00:34:32,644 No matter what happens, promise me that you're gonna 807 00:34:32,678 --> 00:34:34,613 continue your journey with food. 808 00:34:34,647 --> 00:34:37,115 Yes, sir. 809 00:34:40,486 --> 00:34:44,522 Well, with that promise, I'll promise you... 810 00:34:44,540 --> 00:34:46,074 A spot in the Masterchef kitchen. 811 00:34:46,125 --> 00:34:48,960 [Cheers and applause] 812 00:34:48,995 --> 00:34:50,712 (Gordon) Well done. 813 00:34:50,746 --> 00:34:53,531 Going through to the Masterchef kitchen 814 00:34:53,549 --> 00:34:55,700 feels like I've been given the biggest gift in the world. 815 00:34:55,718 --> 00:34:58,536 This is my one opportunity 816 00:34:58,554 --> 00:35:01,473 to make my life work out 817 00:35:01,507 --> 00:35:03,208 for the betterment of my son, 818 00:35:03,226 --> 00:35:06,344 and I am not gonna throw it away. 819 00:35:06,378 --> 00:35:09,147 Bubba and Nandini. 820 00:35:11,067 --> 00:35:14,219 You guys prepared dishes that showed the three of us 821 00:35:14,237 --> 00:35:17,522 that getting into the Masterchef kitchen... 822 00:35:17,556 --> 00:35:21,359 Is sadly just a little beyond you. 823 00:35:21,393 --> 00:35:22,560 Please take off your aprons. 824 00:35:22,578 --> 00:35:24,579 Thank you. [Sniffles] 825 00:35:26,332 --> 00:35:27,565 I just got booted. 826 00:35:27,583 --> 00:35:29,734 I had to turn in my apron. 827 00:35:29,752 --> 00:35:31,203 - (Gordon) Good luck. - Thank you. 828 00:35:31,237 --> 00:35:33,872 They can turn me loose now and let me go back to my swamp. 829 00:35:33,906 --> 00:35:36,875 [I wish I was in Dixie on harmonica] 830 00:35:36,909 --> 00:35:39,628 ♪ ♪ 831 00:35:39,679 --> 00:35:42,097 [Applause] 832 00:35:45,551 --> 00:35:48,520 - Christine. - Yes, chef? 833 00:35:48,554 --> 00:35:51,373 Were you happy with the dish you put forward? 834 00:35:51,407 --> 00:35:56,761 I think the beef could have been cooked less. 835 00:35:56,779 --> 00:35:59,481 You feel you still belong in the Masterchef kitchen? 836 00:35:59,532 --> 00:36:02,617 Yes, chef, I do. I just want the chance. 837 00:36:07,740 --> 00:36:09,958 Christine... 838 00:36:13,449 --> 00:36:15,383 (Announcer) With 16 home cooks already through 839 00:36:15,418 --> 00:36:18,220 to the next stage of the competition, 840 00:36:18,254 --> 00:36:20,055 Christine's future is in the hands 841 00:36:20,089 --> 00:36:21,923 of the Masterchef judges. 842 00:36:21,957 --> 00:36:23,058 Christine... 843 00:36:23,092 --> 00:36:24,509 Yes, chef. 844 00:36:24,560 --> 00:36:26,461 You feel you still belong in the Masterchef kitchen? 845 00:36:26,479 --> 00:36:30,348 Yes, chef, I do. I just want the chance. 846 00:36:30,399 --> 00:36:33,068 (Graham) Christine... 847 00:36:33,102 --> 00:36:37,022 [Sighs] 848 00:36:37,073 --> 00:36:38,523 You're going to the Masterchef kitchen. 849 00:36:38,574 --> 00:36:40,358 [Cheers and applause] 850 00:36:40,409 --> 00:36:42,527 Thank you. 851 00:36:42,578 --> 00:36:44,079 I just feel really relieved 852 00:36:44,113 --> 00:36:45,747 that I made it past the first challenge, 853 00:36:45,782 --> 00:36:46,981 and I want to make it to the top. 854 00:36:46,999 --> 00:36:48,650 I want to show everyone that, hey, 855 00:36:48,668 --> 00:36:50,485 there's this disadvantage I may have, 856 00:36:50,503 --> 00:36:51,986 but there's really no excuse 857 00:36:52,004 --> 00:36:56,258 that you can't be the best that you can be. 858 00:36:56,292 --> 00:36:58,760 (Gordon) All four of you, step forward. 859 00:36:59,995 --> 00:37:02,931 Courtney, first up. Let's go. 860 00:37:02,965 --> 00:37:04,165 The dish is a... 861 00:37:04,183 --> 00:37:06,802 (Courtney) It is a spaghetti bolognese. 862 00:37:09,505 --> 00:37:11,223 Brave move, 863 00:37:11,274 --> 00:37:14,175 attempting to make a bolognese in under 60 minutes. 864 00:37:16,979 --> 00:37:18,446 The pasta's done nice. 865 00:37:18,481 --> 00:37:21,483 But the actual bolognese, the sauce, 866 00:37:21,517 --> 00:37:23,902 it's very sweet. 867 00:37:23,953 --> 00:37:26,037 Rami, let's go, please. 868 00:37:27,540 --> 00:37:29,040 (Rami) I just call it a grape leaf Patty. 869 00:37:29,075 --> 00:37:31,209 The side of cucumber yogurt and some pickled vegetables. 870 00:37:33,663 --> 00:37:35,797 Vegetables are pickled beautifully. 871 00:37:35,832 --> 00:37:38,583 Yet, you look at the beef, and it's slightly gray 872 00:37:38,634 --> 00:37:41,753 and sort of gone off color. 873 00:37:43,205 --> 00:37:46,141 Mmm. 874 00:37:46,175 --> 00:37:47,592 It's bold. It's confident. 875 00:37:47,627 --> 00:37:49,644 But I think that conceptually 876 00:37:49,679 --> 00:37:50,712 it's a little bit stretched. 877 00:37:50,730 --> 00:37:52,430 Okay. 878 00:37:52,481 --> 00:37:53,715 (Gordon) Next up, please. Thank you. 879 00:37:53,733 --> 00:37:55,183 The inspiration? 880 00:37:55,217 --> 00:37:58,069 (David) I wanted to make a faux bone marrow, 881 00:37:58,104 --> 00:38:01,890 the meat and potatoes with roasted vegetables. 882 00:38:05,411 --> 00:38:07,729 Smart idea, the bone marrow. Nice and savory. 883 00:38:07,747 --> 00:38:10,949 Vegetables are undercooked. 884 00:38:11,000 --> 00:38:12,784 Root vegetables aside, 885 00:38:12,835 --> 00:38:15,620 the good thing is that the beef and potato works really well. 886 00:38:15,671 --> 00:38:17,172 - It's tasty. - Thanks. 887 00:38:17,206 --> 00:38:20,375 (Gordon) Okay, Sherine. 888 00:38:20,409 --> 00:38:22,277 (Sherine) This is roasted eggplant, 889 00:38:22,311 --> 00:38:24,346 and it's stuffed with garlic mash 890 00:38:24,380 --> 00:38:27,382 and ground beef with a tomato butter sauce. 891 00:38:31,771 --> 00:38:32,971 Did you taste it? 892 00:38:33,022 --> 00:38:34,422 I did. I did taste it. 893 00:38:34,440 --> 00:38:37,392 Did you taste the raw eggplant? 894 00:38:39,929 --> 00:38:42,147 My favorite thing on that plate is the tomato sauce. 895 00:38:42,198 --> 00:38:45,450 Potato really doesn't add anything to the dish. 896 00:38:48,270 --> 00:38:52,824 Okay. Courtney, please step forward. 897 00:38:52,875 --> 00:38:55,610 You're an opera singer. 898 00:38:55,628 --> 00:38:58,112 That dish... 899 00:38:58,130 --> 00:38:59,497 Was your swan song. 900 00:38:59,548 --> 00:39:02,784 You will not be returning to the competition. 901 00:39:05,588 --> 00:39:07,789 I'm not exactly sure what just happened. 902 00:39:07,807 --> 00:39:09,674 To be that close, it's a little bit rough. 903 00:39:09,725 --> 00:39:11,409 I do believe the judges made a big mistake. 904 00:39:11,444 --> 00:39:13,311 [Applause] 905 00:39:14,764 --> 00:39:16,631 Sherine, step forward, please. 906 00:39:18,100 --> 00:39:19,734 Do you think today's dish 907 00:39:19,769 --> 00:39:23,238 warrants you a position in the Masterchef kitchen? 908 00:39:23,272 --> 00:39:26,808 I believe the dish shows my potential. 909 00:39:26,826 --> 00:39:28,977 You do... 910 00:39:28,995 --> 00:39:30,645 Unfortunately, we don't. 911 00:39:30,663 --> 00:39:32,197 Please take your apron off 912 00:39:32,248 --> 00:39:33,381 and leave Masterchef. 913 00:39:33,416 --> 00:39:35,984 - Thank you, guys. - Thank you. 914 00:39:36,002 --> 00:39:38,586 [Applause] 915 00:39:38,621 --> 00:39:40,989 Good luck, guys. 916 00:39:45,461 --> 00:39:46,828 Both of you step forward, please. 917 00:39:48,097 --> 00:39:50,465 We've seen a ton of potential in both of you. 918 00:39:50,499 --> 00:39:53,385 But only one of you... 919 00:39:53,436 --> 00:39:55,804 Is going through to the Masterchef kitchen. 920 00:39:55,838 --> 00:39:58,139 Rami, do you think you're a better cook than David? 921 00:39:58,173 --> 00:39:59,941 I wouldn't be here if I didn't think I was. 922 00:39:59,976 --> 00:40:03,228 David, you think you're a better cook than Rami? 923 00:40:03,279 --> 00:40:06,982 Yeah, I do think I'm a better cook than Rami. 924 00:40:07,016 --> 00:40:09,484 David... 925 00:40:12,655 --> 00:40:16,624 You are not... 926 00:40:16,659 --> 00:40:18,960 Going back to South side, Chicago. 927 00:40:18,995 --> 00:40:21,913 You're joining them. Congratulations. 928 00:40:21,964 --> 00:40:24,883 It feels awesome to be part of the top 18. 929 00:40:24,917 --> 00:40:27,969 I'm just ready to cook, and I'm ready to show what I got. 930 00:40:29,105 --> 00:40:31,423 Rami, please take your apron off. 931 00:40:31,474 --> 00:40:32,841 I'm sorry. 932 00:40:32,875 --> 00:40:35,226 You're leaving Masterchef. Thank you. 933 00:40:35,261 --> 00:40:37,679 It's disappointing that my journey 934 00:40:37,713 --> 00:40:39,097 in the Masterchef kitchen 935 00:40:39,131 --> 00:40:40,565 is shorter than I anticipated. 936 00:40:40,599 --> 00:40:43,685 I honestly felt that it was my apron. 937 00:40:43,719 --> 00:40:46,321 But I'm here being judged by people who are better than me, 938 00:40:46,355 --> 00:40:49,190 so I'm not gonna question them. 939 00:40:49,224 --> 00:40:51,943 Congratulations, final 18! Well done! 940 00:40:51,994 --> 00:40:54,112 Amazing. 941 00:40:54,163 --> 00:40:55,413 I'm in the top 18! 942 00:40:55,448 --> 00:40:57,115 All of you, come over. 943 00:40:57,166 --> 00:41:01,235 Oh, my God, man. Top 18. 944 00:41:01,253 --> 00:41:02,904 Competed against thousands. 945 00:41:02,922 --> 00:41:04,405 Down to 18, and I'm in it to win it. 946 00:41:04,423 --> 00:41:07,075 After tasting literally 947 00:41:07,093 --> 00:41:08,510 thousands and thousands of dishes 948 00:41:08,544 --> 00:41:10,512 from all across America, 949 00:41:10,546 --> 00:41:12,347 we are here! 950 00:41:12,381 --> 00:41:15,467 One of you is the next Masterchef. 951 00:41:15,518 --> 00:41:19,521 [Cheers and applause] 952 00:41:19,555 --> 00:41:21,756 The competition 953 00:41:21,774 --> 00:41:24,059 is on. 954 00:41:26,595 --> 00:41:29,397 (Announcer) Tomorrow night on Masterchef... 955 00:41:29,431 --> 00:41:33,234 The top 18 take their places in the Masterchef kitchen... 956 00:41:33,269 --> 00:41:35,820 This kitchen is your culinary theater of dreams. 957 00:41:35,871 --> 00:41:39,074 (Announcer) The competition rapidly heats up. 958 00:41:39,108 --> 00:41:40,759 Whoa, fire. Fire! 959 00:41:40,793 --> 00:41:42,744 Stand back. Just stand back. 960 00:41:42,778 --> 00:41:44,679 (Announcer) Battle lines are drawn. 961 00:41:44,713 --> 00:41:46,114 The duck was better executed by me. 962 00:41:47,785 --> 00:41:52,785 Sync and corrected by dr.jackson for www.addic7ed.com