Contestant (Gen X) Sunshine in the “Age is Just a Number” episode
However, not all dishes met the judges' standards. Fatima from Gen Z faced criticism for her aged salmon and kimchi balls with spaghetti, Sunshine from Gen X for her dry-aged rib eye steak, and Christopher from Baby Boomers for his steamed aged snapper.
Sunshine was ultimately eliminated, despite the judges praising her use of Stilton. Reflecting on her performance, she said, “I second guessed myself tonight. I had a curveball thrown and I hesitated, and that’s not what it takes to stay here. It’s a ton of pressure and you have no idea until you’re here exactly how difficult this road is. I am proud of myself. I made it to MasterChef and that is an accomplishment on its own.”
MasterChef is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato and is based on a format created by Franc Roddam. Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Jennifer Fazey, Gordon Ramsay, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler, Sharon Levy and DJ Nurre serve as executive producers.
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