“I was actually preparing myself not to hear my name,” admits “MasterChef” season 12 champion Dara Yu. The 20-year old from Los Angeles became the youngest winner in the show’s history on Wednesday night’s finale. She previously competed on “MasterChef Junior” at the age of 12 where she finished in second place. “I swear I blacked out. A weight was lifted from my back. It took me a while to process that.” Watch the exclusive video interview above.
Season 12 of “MasterChef” was all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons returned to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” re-opened the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history. Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich comprised the judging panel.
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
Dara explains...
Season 12 of “MasterChef” was all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons returned to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” re-opened the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history. Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich comprised the judging panel.
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
Dara explains...
- 9/15/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
[Warning: The following contains a Major spoiler including the winner of MasterChef Season 12.] Age is but a number, as proven by 20-year-old Dara Yu, who just became the first MasterChef: Back to Win champ. It’s the ultimate serving of redemption for the culinary school grad, who returned to the kitchen after landing runner-up at age 12 on the inaugural MasterChef Junior. The Season 12 finale saw Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich dig into a three-course meal prepared by the finalists including Michael Silverstein and Christian Green. Graham Elliot joined in for the entree round with pastry extraordinaire Christina Tosi there for the dessert finish. Yu delivered an ode to her childhood with dishes that inspired a passion for cooking. Her menu included crispy skin red snapper, Chinese-style short ribs, and vanilla ile flottante (floating island). We chatted with America’s newest MasterChef to reflect on the season and reveal how she’ll be spending the 250,000 grand prize. ...
- 9/15/2022
- TV Insider
Tonight, the three remaining chefs rush against the clock to complete their finale entree and whip up a gourmet dessert with the help of former judge Christina Tosi. Then, a new champion is crowned in the “Finale Part 2 – Special Guest Christina Tosi” episode of “MasterChef” airing Wednesday, Sept. 14 (8:00-9:02 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults. Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich join Gordon Ramsay on the judging panel.
The Season 12 finalists “back to win” are Christian Green, Dara Yu and Michael Silverstein.
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults. Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich join Gordon Ramsay on the judging panel.
The Season 12 finalists “back to win” are Christian Green, Dara Yu and Michael Silverstein.
- 9/15/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The “MasterChef” fans have spoken and you want Dara Yu to win Season 12. The 20-year old from Los Angeles would the youngest champion in the show’s history, two years the junior of Season 1 winner Whitney Miller. The average age of a “MasterChef” winner over the past 11 seasons is 31. Dara is competing against Christian Green, a 36-year old from New Orleans and Michael Silverstein, a 34-year old from Pittsburgh.
In our recent poll we asked who You want to win the title of “MasterChef” and Dara received 54 of the votes. Christian ranked second with 31 and Michael finished in third with just 15. The winner will be decided by judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich during the one-hour season finale airing on Wednesday, September 14 (8:00 p.m. – 9:02 Pm Et/Pt on Fox). Former series regulars Graham Elliot and Christina Tosi serve as guest judges.
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In our recent poll we asked who You want to win the title of “MasterChef” and Dara received 54 of the votes. Christian ranked second with 31 and Michael finished in third with just 15. The winner will be decided by judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich during the one-hour season finale airing on Wednesday, September 14 (8:00 p.m. – 9:02 Pm Et/Pt on Fox). Former series regulars Graham Elliot and Christina Tosi serve as guest judges.
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- 9/13/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Season 12 of “MasterChef” was all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons returned to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, the cooking competition re-opened the doors to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the show’s history. After many weeks of intense competition, three finalists have risen to the top: Christian Green, Dara Yu and Michael Silverstein. But which of these three do You want to win? Vote for your favorite in our poll below.
Gordon Ramsay serves as host and judges each dish alongside his colleagues Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich. For their last challenge, the three finalists must prepare a three-course menu consisting of an appetizer, entree and dessert, with one hour to cook each course.
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Christian is a 36-year old from New Orleans who placed 5th on Season 5 of “MasterChef.
Gordon Ramsay serves as host and judges each dish alongside his colleagues Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich. For their last challenge, the three finalists must prepare a three-course menu consisting of an appetizer, entree and dessert, with one hour to cook each course.
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Christian is a 36-year old from New Orleans who placed 5th on Season 5 of “MasterChef.
- 9/9/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight, the Top Five chefs are faced with two separate elimination challenges in the semifinals: a Baked Alaska and one of Chef Gordon Ramsay’s signature dishes, an intricate lobster tortellini. Then, the chefs who advance to the finals prepare an appetizer and entree in front of a live audience with the support of former “MasterChef” judge Graham Elliot in the special two-hour “Semi Finals/Finale Part 1 – Special Guest Graham Elliot” episode of “MasterChef” airing Wednesday, Sept. 7 (8:00-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults.
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults.
- 9/8/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The Top 5 were revealed on the latest episode of “MasterChef” and each of them are now a one dish closer to being named the Season 12 champ. Who is left and who stands the best chance of impressing judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich? Here are my assessments.
Read our “MasterChef 12: Back to Win” Top 5 power rankings below (from worst to best) for our thoughts on how each of them could potentially take home the 250,000 grand prize. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite home cooks on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “MasterChef” winners list.
5. Emily Hallock: On this show, confidence is key and being overly confident is the kiss of death. Her dishes look delicious but at the end of the day, they are not exactly plated in a memorable manner nor do they sound particularly mouthwatering.
Read our “MasterChef 12: Back to Win” Top 5 power rankings below (from worst to best) for our thoughts on how each of them could potentially take home the 250,000 grand prize. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite home cooks on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “MasterChef” winners list.
5. Emily Hallock: On this show, confidence is key and being overly confident is the kiss of death. Her dishes look delicious but at the end of the day, they are not exactly plated in a memorable manner nor do they sound particularly mouthwatering.
- 9/5/2022
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
Three home cooks were sent packing in last week’s double episode of “MasterChef.” First, the duo of Amanda Saab and Derrick Fox succumbed to their inability to properly communicate during the wall challenge. Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich said their Crispy Skin Duck with Moroccan-Style Couscous, Romanesco and Blood Orange Gastrique tasted like cough syrup. Next, the Top 6 took over Spago for renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck. Willie Mike led his Blue Team to a loss and was eliminated for his poor effort.
In our recent poll, where we asked you to pick which chef-testant you think deserved to be eliminated, the majority agreed it was time for Willie (28) and Amanda (26) to go. But most people were upset to see Derrick leave. Instead, Shanika Patterson received the third most votes at 22. Dara Yu was next at 15 followed by Derrick at 5 and Michael Silverstein with 4.
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In the episode,...
In our recent poll, where we asked you to pick which chef-testant you think deserved to be eliminated, the majority agreed it was time for Willie (28) and Amanda (26) to go. But most people were upset to see Derrick leave. Instead, Shanika Patterson received the third most votes at 22. Dara Yu was next at 15 followed by Derrick at 5 and Michael Silverstein with 4.
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In the episode,...
- 9/4/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight, the Top 8 chefs are paired together and tasked with communicating on opposite sides of a wall to create identical dishes with a double elimination on the line. Then, after two are sent packing, the Top 6 must take over Chef Wolfgang Puck’s kitchen at the famous Spago restaurant in Los Angeles, and uphold its renowned reputation in the special two-hour “The Wall/Restaurant Takeover – Spago” episode of “MasterChef” airing Wednesday, Aug. 31 (8:00-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults. Gordon Ramsay,...
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults. Gordon Ramsay,...
- 9/1/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Brandi Mudd was the first home cook sent packing on last week’s double episode of “MasterChef: Back to Win.” The 33-year old from Irvington, Kentucky failed to impress judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich with her attempt to elevate gas station snacks. Next, Bowen Li turned in his apron after a spicy mystery box challenge of chilis. But fans aren’t happy about it!
In our recent poll, where we asked you to pick which chef-testant you think deserved to be eliminated, 38 agreed that Brandi deserved to go home. But 36 felt Willie Mike should have been the second chef eliminated after he served up Beer-Infused Chicken Pot Pie with Spicy Cheese Puff & Sunflower Seed Crumble the judges called “difficult to eat.” Bowen did finish in third place with 16 followed by Michael Silverstein at 6. Only 4 said Derrick Fox should have left after landing in the bottom three for the first time.
In our recent poll, where we asked you to pick which chef-testant you think deserved to be eliminated, 38 agreed that Brandi deserved to go home. But 36 felt Willie Mike should have been the second chef eliminated after he served up Beer-Infused Chicken Pot Pie with Spicy Cheese Puff & Sunflower Seed Crumble the judges called “difficult to eat.” Bowen did finish in third place with 16 followed by Michael Silverstein at 6. Only 4 said Derrick Fox should have left after landing in the bottom three for the first time.
- 8/30/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Keeping up with culinary trends and tapping into nostalgia, Gordon Ramsay brings a new challenge to the kitchen. The Top 10 chefs are tasked with elevating traditional gas station and road trip snacks into gourmet dishes. Then, the Top Nine chefs are faced with another Winner’s Mystery Box challenge, this time from “MasterChef 9” winner Gerron Hurt. With no more immunity pins up for grabs, each contestant must create a dish that packs heat using an assortment of chilis and peppers in the all-new “Gas Station Gourmet/Winner’s Mystery Box – Gerron Hurt” episode of “MasterChef” airing Wednesday, Aug. 24 (8:00-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable...
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable...
- 8/25/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight, the remaining chefs are challenged with a “Winner’s Mystery Box,” curated by the Season 3 Champion, Christine Ha. The contestants are tasked with creating a Michelin-starred Vietnamese dish, but there’s a catch – they must use every ingredient given to them in the all-new “Winners Mystery Box – Christine Ha” episode of “MasterChef” airing Wednesday, Aug. 10 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Follow along with our “MasterChef” season 12 episode 11 recap below.
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults. Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich return as judges.
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
8:00 p.
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults. Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich return as judges.
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
8:00 p.
- 8/11/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight, more than 100 cowboys and cowgirls in Horse Town, U.S.A. gather for the “MasterChef” rodeo, where the Top 14 chefs divide into two teams to create the best steak and sides. The team that doesn’t live up to the cowboys’ standards faces the possibility of elimination in the all-new “Cooking for Horse Town U.S.A.” episode of “MasterChef” airing Wednesday, Aug. 3 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Follow along with our “MasterChef” season 12 episode 10 recap below.
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults. Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich return as judges.
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults. Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich return as judges.
- 8/4/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Tonight, the 16 remaining chefs are challenged to cook a Southern cuisine dish inspired by complex flavors from countries around the world. “MasterChef” also welcomes award-winning chef and Southern fusion restaurateur Tiffany Derry to the kitchen in the all-new “Southern Fusion with Guest Chef Tiffany Derry” episode airing July 20 (8:01-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Follow along with our “MasterChef” season 12 episode 8 recap below.
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults! Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich return as judges.
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
8:00 p.m. — Previously, on “MasterChef...
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults! Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich return as judges.
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
8:00 p.m. — Previously, on “MasterChef...
- 7/21/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults! Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich return as judges.
In this episode, Gordon shares his secret love for meatless, dairy-free dishes by demonstrating his infamous beef Wellington transformed into a vegan dish made out of beets. He then challenges the contestants to create a top-notch vegan dish, using their knowledge of flavors and techniques. The all-new “Gordon Ramsay Loves Vegans!” episode of “MasterChef” airs Wednesday, July 13 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Follow along with our “MasterChef” season 12 episode 7 recap below.
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
8:00 p.
In this episode, Gordon shares his secret love for meatless, dairy-free dishes by demonstrating his infamous beef Wellington transformed into a vegan dish made out of beets. He then challenges the contestants to create a top-notch vegan dish, using their knowledge of flavors and techniques. The all-new “Gordon Ramsay Loves Vegans!” episode of “MasterChef” airs Wednesday, July 13 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Follow along with our “MasterChef” season 12 episode 7 recap below.
Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12
8:00 p.
- 7/14/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Alejandro Valdivia was sent packing on Episode 6 of “MasterChef: Back to Win” after failing to lead the Red Team to a win in the first team challenge. The 40-year old from Atlanta was team captain and, aside from his lack of leadership, dropped a steak on the ground and then attempted to serve it. Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich were flabbergasted and eliminated the Season 11 veteran after revealing he is the first contestant they’ve ever seen attempt to serve food that had been dropped on the floor.
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In our recent poll, where we asked you to pick which chef-testant you think deserved to be voted out, Alejandro earned 80 of the vote for his dirt-dusted New York Strip with Sautéed Mushrooms, Charred Broccolini, Roasted Potatoes and Citrus Chimichurri. 13 of our readers thought hot-headed Christian Green, who captained the winning Blue Team should...
See ‘MasterChef’ Season 12: Finalists
In our recent poll, where we asked you to pick which chef-testant you think deserved to be voted out, Alejandro earned 80 of the vote for his dirt-dusted New York Strip with Sautéed Mushrooms, Charred Broccolini, Roasted Potatoes and Citrus Chimichurri. 13 of our readers thought hot-headed Christian Green, who captained the winning Blue Team should...
- 7/13/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
For the third week in a row, a semi-finalist from a previous season was sent packing on “MasterChef: Back to Win.” Alejandro Valdivia committed a fatal mistake during the first team challenge of the competition. While making New York Strip with Sautéed Mushrooms, Charred Broccolini, Roasted Potatoes and Citrus Chimichurri to feed the U.S. Coast Guard, the Season 8 veteran was spotted putting steaks on the grill after they fell on the ground. Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich were flabbergasted and sent the 40-year old back to Atlanta. Do you think Alejandro deserved to get the boot this episode? Vote below in our poll.
Alejandro wasn’t the only chef under a microscope on Wednesday. Christian Green captained the Blue Team with a less-than-stellar communication strategy that had teammates Derrick (Peltz) Fox and Brandi Mudd fuming. The 36-year old from New Orleans eventually made an announcement that he would calm himself down,...
Alejandro wasn’t the only chef under a microscope on Wednesday. Christian Green captained the Blue Team with a less-than-stellar communication strategy that had teammates Derrick (Peltz) Fox and Brandi Mudd fuming. The 36-year old from New Orleans eventually made an announcement that he would calm himself down,...
- 6/30/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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