1 00:00:01,210 --> 00:00:02,626 Gordon: Previously on "masterchef junior"... 2 00:00:02,628 --> 00:00:07,923 We're having the most amazing baby shower! 3 00:00:07,925 --> 00:00:11,093 Cooking for pregnant ladies is no joke. 4 00:00:11,095 --> 00:00:13,637 We gotta make sure that we communicate with each other. 5 00:00:13,639 --> 00:00:15,014 Gordon: That is disgusting. 6 00:00:15,016 --> 00:00:17,057 - I don't have an attitude. - Yes, you do! 7 00:00:17,059 --> 00:00:19,727 Daphne: Pink team, congratulations! 8 00:00:19,729 --> 00:00:23,147 The chicken that was given to me was completely raw. 9 00:00:23,149 --> 00:00:26,984 - Oh, my god. - The person leaving "masterchef junior" 10 00:00:26,986 --> 00:00:29,403 - is freddy. - Bye, guys! 11 00:00:29,405 --> 00:00:31,989 - Tonight... - What? 12 00:00:31,991 --> 00:00:35,367 ...A mystery box that's truly nuts, 13 00:00:35,369 --> 00:00:38,495 and an elimination challenge with a special guest... 14 00:00:38,497 --> 00:00:42,833 - Winner of "masterchef junior," che! - ( cheers and applause ) 15 00:00:42,835 --> 00:00:45,627 ...That sets the kitchen ablaze. 16 00:00:45,629 --> 00:00:46,962 I love playing with fire. 17 00:00:46,964 --> 00:00:49,173 - Fire! - Whoo! 18 00:00:49,175 --> 00:00:50,632 This dish is stunning. 19 00:00:50,634 --> 00:00:53,594 That screams panic, that doesn't scream top ten. 20 00:00:53,596 --> 00:00:55,137 Unfortunately, tonight, 21 00:00:55,139 --> 00:00:59,516 somebody's dream in this kitchen will be going up in flames. 22 00:01:02,354 --> 00:01:03,729 Big day. 23 00:01:03,731 --> 00:01:05,272 Top ten looming. 24 00:01:05,274 --> 00:01:06,899 Amazing. 25 00:01:06,901 --> 00:01:09,401 ( cheering ) 26 00:01:12,531 --> 00:01:15,532 it feels really great to be in the top 11 today. 27 00:01:15,534 --> 00:01:18,911 Last week was definitely the worst week so far, 28 00:01:18,913 --> 00:01:21,789 and so I can't wait to see what the judges have in store. 29 00:01:21,791 --> 00:01:25,667 - Oh. - Now, you are almost 30 00:01:25,669 --> 00:01:28,921 into the top ten of the biggest culinary competition 31 00:01:28,923 --> 00:01:30,163 anywhere on the planet. 32 00:01:30,165 --> 00:01:32,424 You're that close. 33 00:01:32,426 --> 00:01:35,260 But first, you all will have to face 34 00:01:35,262 --> 00:01:37,054 your next mystery box challenge. 35 00:01:37,973 --> 00:01:40,140 Right, are you guys ready 36 00:01:40,142 --> 00:01:41,975 to find out what's under tonight's mystery box? 37 00:01:41,977 --> 00:01:43,644 All: Yes, chef! 38 00:01:43,646 --> 00:01:45,062 On the count of three. 39 00:01:45,064 --> 00:01:48,774 One, two... 40 00:01:48,776 --> 00:01:50,776 Three, lift. 41 00:01:50,778 --> 00:01:52,569 - What? - Another box? 42 00:01:52,571 --> 00:01:55,280 - We have to cook with this? - Come on. 43 00:01:55,282 --> 00:01:56,865 Lift up that second box. 44 00:01:56,867 --> 00:01:58,075 Thank you. 45 00:01:58,077 --> 00:02:00,619 - What? - Gordon! Gordon! 46 00:02:00,621 --> 00:02:02,496 - What is this? - Oh, my god. 47 00:02:02,498 --> 00:02:04,498 I've never cooked anything with wood before. 48 00:02:04,500 --> 00:02:06,792 Are we serving it to woodchucks? 49 00:02:06,794 --> 00:02:09,294 'cause I don't know what else would eat wood like that. 50 00:02:09,296 --> 00:02:11,755 Guys, lift up that last box. 51 00:02:13,134 --> 00:02:15,259 - What is that? - It's a walnut. 52 00:02:15,261 --> 00:02:16,844 That, my friends, under all that wood 53 00:02:16,846 --> 00:02:20,681 is one beautiful california walnut. 54 00:02:20,683 --> 00:02:24,268 Walnuts are one of the most versatile ingredients out there. 55 00:02:24,270 --> 00:02:26,395 They're tasty and they're good for you, 56 00:02:26,397 --> 00:02:28,564 and you can use them in tons of dishes. 57 00:02:28,566 --> 00:02:32,025 Sweet, savory, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 58 00:02:32,027 --> 00:02:33,944 And if you're vegan, you can even use them 59 00:02:33,946 --> 00:02:35,404 as a tasty meat alternative. 60 00:02:35,406 --> 00:02:37,614 If you've got gluten or dairy allergies, 61 00:02:37,616 --> 00:02:40,742 they also make for a great thickener in soups and sauces. 62 00:02:40,744 --> 00:02:42,494 And here's one more fun fact. 63 00:02:42,496 --> 00:02:44,955 They taste best when they're stored 64 00:02:44,957 --> 00:02:46,373 in the fridge or freezer. 65 00:02:46,375 --> 00:02:48,584 This is one amazing little nut. 66 00:02:49,461 --> 00:02:51,461 You will have one hour 67 00:02:51,463 --> 00:02:53,422 to cook us an incredible walnut dish. 68 00:02:53,424 --> 00:02:56,967 And the young cook tonight who impresses us the most 69 00:02:56,969 --> 00:02:58,385 will be safe from elimination 70 00:02:58,387 --> 00:03:02,472 and earn a coveted spot in the top ten. 71 00:03:04,435 --> 00:03:05,392 I love walnuts. 72 00:03:05,394 --> 00:03:07,394 My mom packs me walnuts for snack 73 00:03:07,396 --> 00:03:10,272 and I have cooked with walnuts before. 74 00:03:10,274 --> 00:03:12,399 But I've never actually made it the star, 75 00:03:12,401 --> 00:03:16,361 so this is gonna be really hard. 76 00:03:16,363 --> 00:03:17,863 Aarón: Give it your all tonight 77 00:03:17,865 --> 00:03:20,824 'cause if you're not up on that balcony, 78 00:03:20,826 --> 00:03:22,159 you might be going home. 79 00:03:23,537 --> 00:03:25,412 All right, you guys ready? 80 00:03:25,414 --> 00:03:27,122 - All: Yes, chef! - Remember, 81 00:03:27,124 --> 00:03:30,334 let your imagination go nuts. 82 00:03:30,336 --> 00:03:34,963 Your time starts now! Let's go! 83 00:03:34,965 --> 00:03:37,633 Go, go, go. Whoa, yes. Look at those sprinters. 84 00:03:37,635 --> 00:03:38,800 - Here they go. - Whoo! 85 00:03:38,802 --> 00:03:41,253 - There's so many walnuts! - Whoa! 86 00:03:41,255 --> 00:03:42,804 - Come on. - Whoo! 87 00:03:42,806 --> 00:03:45,891 - Walnuts everywhere. It's walnut fest! - Come on. 88 00:03:45,893 --> 00:03:49,937 Everywhere you step it's crunch, crunch, crunch. Aah! 89 00:03:49,939 --> 00:03:51,396 The interesting thing about walnuts 90 00:03:51,398 --> 00:03:54,358 is you can take it sweet or you can take it savory. 91 00:03:54,360 --> 00:03:56,777 I'm definitely leaning towards sweet because I'm a baker. 92 00:03:56,779 --> 00:04:00,739 So, I will be making a walnut peach crostata with candied walnuts 93 00:04:00,741 --> 00:04:03,325 to give it a little crunch and a little sweetness. 94 00:04:03,327 --> 00:04:05,786 - Where's cinnamon? - Where are the peaches? 95 00:04:05,788 --> 00:04:07,287 Ow! 96 00:04:07,289 --> 00:04:09,414 Flour. Where's the flour? 97 00:04:09,416 --> 00:04:12,042 I've decided to make a walnut wedding cookie trifle 98 00:04:12,044 --> 00:04:13,377 layered with banana custard. 99 00:04:13,379 --> 00:04:16,255 I'm using walnuts in several different ways 100 00:04:16,257 --> 00:04:19,383 and I know the flavor of the walnut will really pop through. 101 00:04:19,385 --> 00:04:21,551 Ooh! 102 00:04:23,347 --> 00:04:25,889 Ha ha! In your face, walnut shell. 103 00:04:25,891 --> 00:04:28,267 Now to get yourselves in the top ten, walnuts need to be the hero this evening. 104 00:04:28,269 --> 00:04:29,893 Absolutely. You can bread with them, 105 00:04:29,895 --> 00:04:32,396 you can coat with them, you can use them to make a romesco sauce. 106 00:04:32,398 --> 00:04:34,940 And there's so much delicious fat in walnuts. 107 00:04:34,942 --> 00:04:37,067 - Sure. Right. - You don't need to add a lot of extra oil on top of that, 108 00:04:37,069 --> 00:04:41,363 - which is nice. - Walnuts are not something I would normally use, 109 00:04:41,365 --> 00:04:43,407 but I think I've got it figured out here. 110 00:04:43,409 --> 00:04:45,993 I'm doing a walnut herb crusted halibut 111 00:04:45,995 --> 00:04:47,786 and parsnip puree. 112 00:04:47,788 --> 00:04:49,538 I'm trying to prove that I really have a good handle 113 00:04:49,540 --> 00:04:53,458 on not just barbecue things, but other things as well. 114 00:04:56,005 --> 00:04:59,339 I'm gonna be making carrot and walnut cupcakes 115 00:04:59,341 --> 00:05:01,383 with walnut cream cheese frosting. 116 00:05:01,385 --> 00:05:03,385 I really wanna show something that I have fun with 117 00:05:03,387 --> 00:05:04,970 and I really, really know how to make. 118 00:05:04,972 --> 00:05:07,639 I'm making a walnut graham s'mores 119 00:05:07,641 --> 00:05:09,099 with a chocolate ganache. 120 00:05:09,101 --> 00:05:10,309 I cook with walnuts at home. 121 00:05:10,311 --> 00:05:12,185 I toast them most of the time. 122 00:05:12,187 --> 00:05:16,565 And I do breadings for lamb, steak, chicken. 123 00:05:16,567 --> 00:05:21,236 Gordon: Guys, 45 minutes remaining. Let's go. 124 00:05:21,238 --> 00:05:23,155 Right, young lady, tell me about the dish. What are you doing? 125 00:05:23,157 --> 00:05:26,533 I'm doing a walnut and carrot pancake 126 00:05:26,535 --> 00:05:29,328 with a cream cheese glaze and candied walnuts. 127 00:05:29,330 --> 00:05:33,040 - Why pancake? - Because I have to make pancakes on the weekend 128 00:05:33,042 --> 00:05:34,583 'cause I have such a big family. 129 00:05:34,585 --> 00:05:37,294 - How big is the family? - Four kids and then my mom and dad. 130 00:05:37,296 --> 00:05:39,254 I'm sure you miss them, right? 131 00:05:39,256 --> 00:05:40,964 - Mm-hmm. - Any pets at home? 132 00:05:40,966 --> 00:05:42,341 I have two dogs and a fish. 133 00:05:42,343 --> 00:05:44,634 - What's the fish's name? - Fat boy. 134 00:05:44,636 --> 00:05:47,095 - Fat boy. - His name used to be spongebob, 135 00:05:47,097 --> 00:05:48,764 but then we fed him too much. 136 00:05:48,766 --> 00:05:50,182 So now he's a fat fish. 137 00:05:50,184 --> 00:05:52,392 - Mm-hmm. - Good luck. 138 00:05:55,064 --> 00:05:57,022 - Grayson. Hey. - Hello. 139 00:05:57,024 --> 00:06:01,193 - What's cooking? - So, I'm going to make a walnut herb crusted rack of lamb 140 00:06:01,195 --> 00:06:03,612 with a walnut romesco. 141 00:06:03,614 --> 00:06:06,198 Aarón: I think for sure that you're on to something. 142 00:06:06,200 --> 00:06:09,659 I like how you're doubling up on the crust and in the romesco. 143 00:06:09,661 --> 00:06:11,411 So let's just remind yourself 144 00:06:11,413 --> 00:06:13,038 - you wanna have an immunity. - Yeah, you do. 145 00:06:13,040 --> 00:06:14,331 'cause this is the window into the top ten. 146 00:06:14,333 --> 00:06:18,668 - Yes. - Guys, 38 minutes to go. 147 00:06:18,670 --> 00:06:20,212 Get my vanilla bean in there. 148 00:06:20,214 --> 00:06:22,964 Cruz, you're a california kid, right? 149 00:06:22,966 --> 00:06:24,174 So you must love these walnuts. 150 00:06:24,176 --> 00:06:25,967 - I love walnuts. - You love walnuts. 151 00:06:25,969 --> 00:06:28,595 - Tell me what you're doing. - A mixed walnut berry crumble 152 00:06:28,597 --> 00:06:30,764 with a walnut pastry cream. 153 00:06:30,766 --> 00:06:33,100 Love that. Now you're one of the youngest in the competition. 154 00:06:33,102 --> 00:06:34,351 What sport do you play? 155 00:06:34,353 --> 00:06:36,520 I play baseball and I do taekwondo. 156 00:06:36,522 --> 00:06:39,398 Stop it. Do you think you could take down aarón sánchez? 157 00:06:39,400 --> 00:06:41,566 - Yes. - Get that crumble in the oven 158 00:06:41,568 --> 00:06:43,902 and make sure walnuts are the star, yes? 159 00:06:43,904 --> 00:06:45,445 - It smells delicious already. - Okay. 160 00:06:45,447 --> 00:06:49,074 - Good luck. Let's go. - Thank you. 161 00:06:49,076 --> 00:06:51,159 Get my halibut started. 162 00:06:51,161 --> 00:06:52,327 - Hi, liya. - Hi. 163 00:06:52,329 --> 00:06:54,496 So how are you using beautiful 164 00:06:54,498 --> 00:06:55,580 california walnuts today? 165 00:06:55,582 --> 00:06:59,084 I'm basically going to be doing fried rice 166 00:06:59,086 --> 00:07:01,211 with the walnuts mixed in, 167 00:07:01,213 --> 00:07:03,296 and also a walnut shrimp. 168 00:07:03,298 --> 00:07:04,714 And what's with this pineapple? 169 00:07:04,716 --> 00:07:06,258 It's a pineapple shrimp bowl, 170 00:07:06,260 --> 00:07:09,136 so I wanna put the fried rice down there 171 00:07:09,138 --> 00:07:11,346 - and then have the shrimp piled up. - Nice. Brilliant. 172 00:07:11,348 --> 00:07:13,140 What was the inspiration for this dish? 173 00:07:13,142 --> 00:07:14,683 From my dad because, like, 174 00:07:14,685 --> 00:07:17,144 he kind of showed me pineapple shrimp bowl, basically. 175 00:07:17,146 --> 00:07:18,979 - Yes. All right, cool. - Yeah, I think you're there. 176 00:07:18,981 --> 00:07:20,605 - Yes, chef. Thank you. - Thanks, liya. 177 00:07:20,607 --> 00:07:22,441 I wanna win this mystery box for my dad, 178 00:07:22,443 --> 00:07:25,444 since I'm doing a dish that we do together. 179 00:07:25,446 --> 00:07:27,863 Also, like, getting onto the balcony. 180 00:07:27,865 --> 00:07:29,239 That would be amazing. 181 00:07:29,241 --> 00:07:31,408 Gordon: 23 minutes remaining, guys. 182 00:07:34,496 --> 00:07:36,621 Ciara, tell me about the dish. What are you doing? 183 00:07:36,623 --> 00:07:40,158 I am making a walnut cake 184 00:07:40,160 --> 00:07:42,627 - with sauternes pears. - Wow. 185 00:07:42,629 --> 00:07:45,213 Top ten around the corner. What's going through your mind? 186 00:07:45,215 --> 00:07:46,840 I'm a really great chef. 187 00:07:46,842 --> 00:07:48,967 - I'm gonna win this thing. - Right. 188 00:07:48,969 --> 00:07:50,760 Ciara: I really wanna win "masterchef junior" 189 00:07:50,762 --> 00:07:53,513 so I can open up my own bakery. 190 00:07:53,515 --> 00:07:56,516 A few years ago, I hurt my back and I couldn't play sports, 191 00:07:56,518 --> 00:08:00,270 and I had to wear a back brace for 23 hours a day. 192 00:08:00,272 --> 00:08:01,229 But when I started baking and cooking, 193 00:08:01,231 --> 00:08:02,939 it got my mind off that, 194 00:08:02,941 --> 00:08:05,692 and I've been baking and cooking ever since. 195 00:08:05,694 --> 00:08:08,487 And this is just gonna show 'em I'm really good at baking. 196 00:08:08,489 --> 00:08:11,364 Gordon: Guys, we've 15 minutes left. You gotta speed up. 197 00:08:20,125 --> 00:08:21,208 A'dan: Oh, no. 198 00:08:21,210 --> 00:08:23,376 - No! - You okay, a'dan? 199 00:08:23,378 --> 00:08:25,295 - A'dan, how you feeling? - No! 200 00:08:25,297 --> 00:08:28,423 - Terrible. - Well, let's stop. 201 00:08:28,425 --> 00:08:30,759 So, touch that. What is wrong with that? 202 00:08:30,761 --> 00:08:33,637 - It's raw. - So you don't sit there and panic. What do you do? 203 00:08:33,639 --> 00:08:37,724 I'll be mortified if you left this competition 204 00:08:37,726 --> 00:08:39,726 because you're not thinking. 205 00:08:48,111 --> 00:08:50,403 A'dan, I'll be mortified 206 00:08:50,405 --> 00:08:53,114 if you left this competition because you're not thinking. 207 00:08:53,116 --> 00:08:55,033 When you know that's undercooked what do you do? 208 00:08:55,035 --> 00:08:57,536 - Put it back in the oven. - Put it back in the oven. There you go. 209 00:08:57,538 --> 00:08:59,445 We don't panic, and we find a solution. 210 00:08:59,447 --> 00:09:01,957 - Right? Good luck. - Yes, chef. 211 00:09:01,959 --> 00:09:03,625 A'dan: I need to get back on track 212 00:09:03,627 --> 00:09:06,336 'cause I have been in the bottom way too many times. 213 00:09:06,338 --> 00:09:08,338 Gordon: Eight minutes remaining. 214 00:09:08,340 --> 00:09:09,839 Remember what's at stake, guys. 215 00:09:09,841 --> 00:09:11,925 The top ten just around the corner. 216 00:09:11,927 --> 00:09:14,261 - Let's go. - Aarón: One stunning dish. 217 00:09:14,263 --> 00:09:17,597 Turn this pancake over. 218 00:09:17,599 --> 00:09:18,932 Yes. 219 00:09:18,934 --> 00:09:20,559 Ciara: I wanna go up on that balcony 220 00:09:20,561 --> 00:09:23,728 to prove to the judges, myself, and my family 221 00:09:23,730 --> 00:09:26,439 that I'm a really great baker. 222 00:09:33,907 --> 00:09:36,157 I am blown away by how ambitious these kids have been in this competition. 223 00:09:36,159 --> 00:09:39,995 But a lot of them are making some really risky choices. 224 00:09:39,997 --> 00:09:41,288 This is a battle for immunity, 225 00:09:41,290 --> 00:09:43,206 but I think everyone's turning out 226 00:09:43,208 --> 00:09:44,749 something really impressive. 227 00:09:44,751 --> 00:09:46,710 - How's it going? - Pretty well. 228 00:09:46,712 --> 00:09:48,044 Good. 229 00:09:49,131 --> 00:09:52,090 Gordon: Speed up, guys. 230 00:09:52,092 --> 00:09:54,217 - Yes. - Daphne: One minute, you guys. 231 00:09:54,219 --> 00:09:56,136 One minute remaining. 232 00:09:56,138 --> 00:09:59,431 That immunity, you can almost taste it. 233 00:09:59,433 --> 00:10:01,099 Get us the best dish you could possibly imagine 234 00:10:01,101 --> 00:10:02,726 on the plate right now. 235 00:10:02,728 --> 00:10:04,019 Almost. 236 00:10:05,314 --> 00:10:10,317 Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, 237 00:10:10,319 --> 00:10:14,988 five, four, three, two, one. 238 00:10:14,990 --> 00:10:16,531 - Gordon: And stop. - Aarón: Hands in the air. 239 00:10:16,533 --> 00:10:18,074 Gordon: Well done. 240 00:10:20,704 --> 00:10:22,495 I feel great about my dish. 241 00:10:22,497 --> 00:10:24,831 I feel like my pineapple bowl came out perfect, 242 00:10:24,833 --> 00:10:27,125 and it just makes me feel so happy. 243 00:10:27,127 --> 00:10:29,661 This just looks like a mess. 244 00:10:29,663 --> 00:10:33,131 I'm a little upset 'cause I might not get on the balcony 245 00:10:33,133 --> 00:10:37,010 and get an immunity next challenge. 246 00:10:37,012 --> 00:10:38,970 It's time for us to take a much, much closer look 247 00:10:38,972 --> 00:10:42,724 at all your dishes, and then select the very best. 248 00:10:44,478 --> 00:10:48,480 Aarón: Grayson, lamb. Bold choice, young man. 249 00:10:48,482 --> 00:10:50,523 You feel comfortable with the cook on it? 250 00:10:50,525 --> 00:10:53,526 I think it could've been a little bit more cooked, 251 00:10:53,528 --> 00:10:57,947 but I have had lamb close to this doneness and I do like it. 252 00:10:57,949 --> 00:10:59,991 Thank you, grayson. 253 00:10:59,993 --> 00:11:02,285 Aarón: Eva, how do you feel the pesto tastes? 254 00:11:02,287 --> 00:11:07,332 Okay. I wish the consistency was a little smoother. 255 00:11:07,334 --> 00:11:11,378 - Okay, thank you. - Andrew: It's very scary as the judges walk around 256 00:11:11,380 --> 00:11:13,129 because when they come to you, 257 00:11:13,131 --> 00:11:15,090 they could think your dish is amazing 258 00:11:15,092 --> 00:11:16,633 or they could think it's absolute trash 259 00:11:16,635 --> 00:11:18,259 and needs to be set on fire. 260 00:11:18,261 --> 00:11:19,761 Damn, they're half full. What happened? 261 00:11:19,763 --> 00:11:21,638 - I don't know. - You don't know. 262 00:11:21,640 --> 00:11:25,392 They look sort of underdone, right? What a shame. 263 00:11:25,394 --> 00:11:26,393 Okay. 264 00:11:26,395 --> 00:11:28,687 Andrew, this looks really beautiful 265 00:11:28,689 --> 00:11:30,438 - and this looks a little bit haphazard. - Yeah. 266 00:11:30,440 --> 00:11:33,191 With this, I put the whipped cream on 267 00:11:33,193 --> 00:11:35,819 and then it started to melt a little bit. 268 00:11:35,821 --> 00:11:37,070 Damn. 269 00:11:37,072 --> 00:11:38,530 - Man. - Thanks, andrew. 270 00:11:41,159 --> 00:11:42,826 Wow. 271 00:11:42,828 --> 00:11:46,996 - A'dan, this is, uh... - Messy. 272 00:11:46,998 --> 00:11:49,958 ...Messy. You feeling down right now? 273 00:11:49,960 --> 00:11:51,668 - Yes, chef. - What do you think went wrong? 274 00:11:51,670 --> 00:11:57,132 I just didn't get the task done in enough of time. 275 00:11:57,134 --> 00:12:00,885 - Let's go. - Daphne: Cruz, you made a berry crumble... 276 00:12:00,887 --> 00:12:02,804 - Yes. - ...With walnut topping. 277 00:12:02,806 --> 00:12:05,265 - Really nice. - Yeah, smart. 278 00:12:05,267 --> 00:12:08,393 - Abir, you look like you were a little frazzled. - Yes. 279 00:12:08,395 --> 00:12:10,770 - What happened at the end right there? - So I guess I tried 280 00:12:10,772 --> 00:12:14,357 to rewhip my cream because the first batch was overwhipped. 281 00:12:14,359 --> 00:12:15,400 But I didn't have enough time, 282 00:12:15,402 --> 00:12:18,194 so the plating, as you can see, 283 00:12:18,196 --> 00:12:19,988 - got a little rushed. - Gordon: Yeah. 284 00:12:19,990 --> 00:12:21,364 - Thank you. - Oh, man. 285 00:12:21,366 --> 00:12:22,949 Abir: I am really disappointed in myself. 286 00:12:22,951 --> 00:12:26,119 I know I could've done much better. 287 00:12:26,121 --> 00:12:27,579 Gordon: That looks beautiful. 288 00:12:27,581 --> 00:12:29,664 And you've got walnuts in the crust as well, yes? 289 00:12:29,666 --> 00:12:32,125 - Yes. - Wow. So, you used them, what, three times? 290 00:12:32,127 --> 00:12:33,543 Then I put a little bit of toasted walnuts 291 00:12:33,545 --> 00:12:36,212 - in my whipped cream. - Not too sweet. 292 00:12:36,214 --> 00:12:37,964 Gordon: Wow. Thank you. 293 00:12:37,966 --> 00:12:39,966 So, molly, what's the puree there? 294 00:12:39,968 --> 00:12:41,968 - What is that? - The puree is a parsnip puree. 295 00:12:41,970 --> 00:12:45,263 - Oof. - You think that's the best looking presentation 296 00:12:45,265 --> 00:12:47,390 - there with that? - No. 297 00:12:48,518 --> 00:12:50,560 - Gordon: Thank you. - Daphne: Thanks, molly. 298 00:12:52,230 --> 00:12:55,106 There were a lot of great dishes out there, 299 00:12:55,108 --> 00:12:58,401 but we need to taste a few to decide who will be safe. 300 00:12:58,403 --> 00:13:01,988 Tonight, we're gonna taste the top three dishes. 301 00:13:01,990 --> 00:13:05,742 Please, make your way down here... 302 00:13:05,744 --> 00:13:07,327 Mrs. Pineapple. 303 00:13:07,329 --> 00:13:09,037 Daphne: Liya! 304 00:13:09,039 --> 00:13:14,292 I want to win this so badly, because if I don't, 305 00:13:14,294 --> 00:13:17,086 I'm gonna have to be in the elimination challenge. 306 00:13:17,088 --> 00:13:20,256 Please describe your dish. 307 00:13:20,258 --> 00:13:24,928 So you have a walnut shrimp and a pineapple fried rice. 308 00:13:24,930 --> 00:13:28,473 I love the creativity. I think this belongs on, like, a polynesian feast, 309 00:13:28,475 --> 00:13:31,059 - 'cause it really just has that vibe to it. - It looks beautiful. 310 00:13:31,061 --> 00:13:32,811 - Can't wait to dive in. Amazing. - Looks so good. 311 00:13:32,813 --> 00:13:36,105 - Are there any walnuts inside the rice as well? - Yes. 312 00:13:41,488 --> 00:13:43,321 So, the shrimp are cooked beautifully. 313 00:13:43,323 --> 00:13:45,782 But what you have done there is highlighted the walnuts. 314 00:13:45,784 --> 00:13:47,367 The rice itself is also delicious. 315 00:13:47,369 --> 00:13:49,410 I'm really glad you included walnuts in there as well. 316 00:13:49,412 --> 00:13:51,830 I would've thrown a few shrimp pieces chopped up in there 317 00:13:51,832 --> 00:13:53,331 just to carry the flavor throughout. 318 00:13:53,333 --> 00:13:55,542 But, liya, this is a really delicious dish. 319 00:13:55,544 --> 00:13:58,294 Everything that's there is truly delicious. 320 00:13:58,296 --> 00:14:00,004 Thank you. 321 00:14:00,006 --> 00:14:02,006 Good job, liya! 322 00:14:02,008 --> 00:14:04,968 The next person that we'd like to call up here... 323 00:14:06,847 --> 00:14:09,430 Cruz. 324 00:14:09,432 --> 00:14:11,099 Whoo! 325 00:14:11,101 --> 00:14:13,017 I want this immunity so badly 326 00:14:13,019 --> 00:14:16,062 because it's my first time being called up. 327 00:14:17,357 --> 00:14:18,690 Cruz, please describe your dish. 328 00:14:18,692 --> 00:14:23,236 So, today I made a mixed berry and walnut crumble 329 00:14:23,238 --> 00:14:26,030 with a whipped cream topped off with some walnuts. 330 00:14:26,032 --> 00:14:28,032 Are you nervous, cruz? 331 00:14:28,034 --> 00:14:29,826 - A little bit. - You shouldn't be, 332 00:14:29,828 --> 00:14:32,787 'cause that looks like heaven. 333 00:14:32,789 --> 00:14:34,497 - Thank you. - Gordon: Shall we? 334 00:14:40,046 --> 00:14:41,379 Wow. 335 00:14:41,381 --> 00:14:43,756 Aarón: The crumble with the walnuts is the real star. 336 00:14:43,758 --> 00:14:45,091 - I love that. - Thank you. 337 00:14:45,093 --> 00:14:47,427 I think you made a mistake with the kind of fruit 338 00:14:47,429 --> 00:14:49,512 as far as the strawberry. More blueberry, 339 00:14:49,514 --> 00:14:52,515 something a little bit more fleshy, but delicious. 340 00:14:52,517 --> 00:14:55,018 The crumble is really pungently walnut. 341 00:14:55,020 --> 00:14:56,519 It's a lot of walnuts. 342 00:14:56,521 --> 00:14:57,979 I might've chopped them a little bit finer, 343 00:14:57,981 --> 00:14:59,314 but you did a great job. 344 00:14:59,316 --> 00:15:00,940 - Gordon: Delicious, young man. - Thank you. 345 00:15:00,942 --> 00:15:03,109 It looks like it's just come out of a gastro pub. 346 00:15:03,111 --> 00:15:04,736 I wanna see more of that. 347 00:15:04,738 --> 00:15:06,529 - Well done. - Thank you. 348 00:15:09,326 --> 00:15:14,162 Okay, the next person really did their home state of california proud. 349 00:15:14,164 --> 00:15:16,998 Please step forward, ciara. 350 00:15:18,376 --> 00:15:21,669 - Good job, ciara. - Thank you. 351 00:15:24,257 --> 00:15:25,590 Ciara, tell us what you made. 352 00:15:25,592 --> 00:15:30,345 Today, I made a walnut cake with sauternes pears, 353 00:15:30,347 --> 00:15:33,514 a walnut oat crumble, and mascarpone whipped cream. 354 00:15:33,516 --> 00:15:36,059 Just visually speaking, it is stunning. 355 00:15:36,061 --> 00:15:40,063 - Thank you. - And there's walnut flour here? Is that how you did it? 356 00:15:40,065 --> 00:15:42,857 Yeah, I grounded up some walnut 357 00:15:42,859 --> 00:15:44,525 and made walnut flour. 358 00:15:48,698 --> 00:15:51,699 Truly one of the most delicious cakes I've ever eaten. 359 00:15:51,701 --> 00:15:53,159 The mascarpone is beautiful. 360 00:15:53,161 --> 00:15:54,953 The only thing is that the pears, 361 00:15:54,955 --> 00:15:56,329 if you'd sliced them a little bit thinner 362 00:15:56,331 --> 00:15:57,872 would've caramelized a bit more. 363 00:15:57,874 --> 00:15:59,958 A little bit more of that sweetness coming through. 364 00:15:59,960 --> 00:16:02,377 - But really well done, ciara. - Thank you. 365 00:16:02,379 --> 00:16:04,295 Ciara, this is just utterly delicious. 366 00:16:04,297 --> 00:16:05,964 I can't even say anything negative about it, 367 00:16:05,966 --> 00:16:07,382 it's that good. 368 00:16:07,384 --> 00:16:09,717 - Thank you. - Young lady, it's incredible. 369 00:16:09,719 --> 00:16:11,594 The cake is moist. I close my eyes, 370 00:16:11,596 --> 00:16:13,471 I've got that nice bitterness of the walnut 371 00:16:13,473 --> 00:16:16,057 with the sweet caramel flavor of those pears. Delicious. 372 00:16:16,059 --> 00:16:20,103 I think this has been your best dish so far in this competition. 373 00:16:20,105 --> 00:16:21,980 - Thank you. Well done. - Thank you. 374 00:16:21,982 --> 00:16:23,231 Good job, ciara! 375 00:16:23,233 --> 00:16:25,891 - Good job, ciara. - Good job, ciara. 376 00:16:25,893 --> 00:16:28,069 Thank you. 377 00:16:28,071 --> 00:16:30,655 This is gonna be very, very difficult. 378 00:16:30,657 --> 00:16:32,365 Give us a moment, please. 379 00:16:35,036 --> 00:16:36,369 Great dishes. 380 00:16:36,371 --> 00:16:38,246 But there's one individual there tonight 381 00:16:38,248 --> 00:16:39,539 that deserves to go straight to the top ten 382 00:16:39,541 --> 00:16:42,166 because they used walnuts in abundance. 383 00:16:42,168 --> 00:16:43,751 - Both: I agree. - Do you all think? 384 00:16:43,753 --> 00:16:45,003 Aarón: Yes, we know who that is. 385 00:16:45,005 --> 00:16:47,338 - Yeah? Happy? - Very happy. 386 00:16:49,801 --> 00:16:52,593 Now tonight, there were some really great dishes out there, 387 00:16:52,595 --> 00:16:56,931 but only one spot of immunity up for grabs. 388 00:16:56,933 --> 00:17:01,394 The first person into the top ten... 389 00:17:01,396 --> 00:17:03,187 Congratulations... 390 00:17:11,031 --> 00:17:15,408 The first person into the top ten... 391 00:17:15,410 --> 00:17:16,993 Congratulations... 392 00:17:19,581 --> 00:17:22,165 Ciara. Well done. 393 00:17:22,167 --> 00:17:24,500 - Good job, ciara. - Thank you. 394 00:17:24,502 --> 00:17:29,047 I'm the first person into the top ten. Whoo! 395 00:17:29,049 --> 00:17:32,050 Right, as for the rest of you, 396 00:17:32,052 --> 00:17:34,427 it's time for your elimination challenge. 397 00:17:34,429 --> 00:17:38,931 Please, head into the library and put on your black aprons. 398 00:17:38,933 --> 00:17:40,099 Let's go. 399 00:17:40,101 --> 00:17:41,893 I really didn't want to want to be in this. 400 00:17:41,895 --> 00:17:45,605 - I am really scared to find out what it is. - Exactly. 401 00:17:45,607 --> 00:17:47,148 I'm definitely nervous 402 00:17:47,150 --> 00:17:49,692 because I'm one step away from the top ten. 403 00:17:49,694 --> 00:17:50,943 It is an elimination challenge, 404 00:17:50,945 --> 00:17:54,197 and if my dish does not make the cut... 405 00:17:54,199 --> 00:17:56,365 Gordon: Line up. Thank you. 406 00:17:59,245 --> 00:18:03,414 All of you are worthy of being in the top ten. 407 00:18:03,416 --> 00:18:06,292 But unfortunately, for one of you, 408 00:18:06,294 --> 00:18:08,878 your journey in this kitchen ends tonight. 409 00:18:08,880 --> 00:18:12,882 I had hoped that I never have to put this black apron on again. 410 00:18:12,884 --> 00:18:15,259 It definitely does bring your spirit down a little bit. 411 00:18:15,261 --> 00:18:18,096 I feel like I'm at a funeral. 412 00:18:18,098 --> 00:18:21,182 We have a very, very special guest 413 00:18:21,184 --> 00:18:23,267 in the masterchef kitchen tonight. 414 00:18:23,269 --> 00:18:24,477 Who is it? 415 00:18:24,479 --> 00:18:28,564 Someone who knows how to handle the heat 416 00:18:28,566 --> 00:18:29,732 in this competition. 417 00:18:29,734 --> 00:18:31,859 - Che. - ( gasps ) che? It's che. 418 00:18:31,861 --> 00:18:34,612 He is one tough, incredibly talented... 419 00:18:34,614 --> 00:18:36,864 - Oh, my god. - ...Young man. 420 00:18:36,866 --> 00:18:38,950 - Oh, it's che. - Oh, my god. 421 00:18:38,952 --> 00:18:40,493 - Oh, my god. - Please, welcome the winner 422 00:18:40,495 --> 00:18:43,663 of "masterchef junior" season seven... 423 00:18:43,665 --> 00:18:46,499 - Che! - ( cheering ) 424 00:18:46,501 --> 00:18:49,669 che's here, and I can't believe he's here. 425 00:18:49,671 --> 00:18:52,130 And he's just, like, so cute. 426 00:18:52,132 --> 00:18:53,339 Hi. Oh, my god, hi. 427 00:18:53,341 --> 00:18:55,716 I'm-- like, I can't speak. 428 00:18:59,222 --> 00:19:01,514 - Oh, my god. - Now, welcome back. 429 00:19:01,516 --> 00:19:05,476 - Thank you. - Congratulations on those fox breakfast live shows. 430 00:19:05,478 --> 00:19:07,436 How exciting is it going live? 431 00:19:07,438 --> 00:19:09,981 It's pretty cool. It's scary at first, but it's lots of fun. 432 00:19:09,983 --> 00:19:13,058 Now, in tonight's elimination challenge 433 00:19:13,060 --> 00:19:15,820 you're all gonna have to follow in the footsteps 434 00:19:15,822 --> 00:19:16,988 of real champion. 435 00:19:16,990 --> 00:19:19,365 You're gonna flambé like che. 436 00:19:19,367 --> 00:19:24,328 - Whoa. - Flambé is a technique that sounds very, very simple. 437 00:19:24,330 --> 00:19:27,373 Add alcohol, set it on fire, and let it burn. 438 00:19:27,375 --> 00:19:31,460 It really does impart an amazing flavor to any dish. 439 00:19:31,462 --> 00:19:33,671 But trust me, 440 00:19:33,673 --> 00:19:35,131 it is not easy, let me tell you. 441 00:19:35,133 --> 00:19:38,217 To help show you how it's done 442 00:19:38,219 --> 00:19:39,927 and how to do it safely, 443 00:19:39,929 --> 00:19:43,097 che and I will demonstrate. 444 00:19:44,100 --> 00:19:45,516 Eva: This is so cool. 445 00:19:45,518 --> 00:19:48,227 Gordon ramsay and che are gonna show us how to flambé. 446 00:19:48,229 --> 00:19:51,397 It's gonna be awesome to see them both make some fire. 447 00:19:51,399 --> 00:19:55,026 Please be careful. Hand is wrapped in a towel. 448 00:19:56,112 --> 00:19:58,696 Cognac in and tilt the pan. 449 00:19:58,698 --> 00:20:00,406 - Ooh! - Oh, jeez. 450 00:20:00,408 --> 00:20:03,117 - Okay? - Wow. 451 00:20:03,119 --> 00:20:04,744 Molly: Che's, like, the master of flambé. 452 00:20:04,746 --> 00:20:07,246 - Turn our heat up a little bit. - Last season, che got a flambé 453 00:20:07,248 --> 00:20:08,581 that was, like, ten feet high, 454 00:20:08,583 --> 00:20:12,043 and I think that's some sort of world record. 455 00:20:12,045 --> 00:20:14,420 Add it in your pan and tilt. 456 00:20:14,422 --> 00:20:16,505 - Yes. - Wow. 457 00:20:16,507 --> 00:20:20,343 Now, that's how two masterchefs flambé a dish. 458 00:20:20,345 --> 00:20:22,678 I'm really excited to flambé 459 00:20:22,680 --> 00:20:24,597 because it's a thing I've never done before. 460 00:20:24,599 --> 00:20:28,059 I mean, it's really crazy, but also very dangerous, 461 00:20:28,061 --> 00:20:31,020 'cause you get your face in that fire...You're dead. 462 00:20:31,022 --> 00:20:34,398 Tonight, you'll have to make a delicious flambé dish. 463 00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:36,651 - Yes. - You can do any dish that you want, 464 00:20:36,653 --> 00:20:40,821 sweet or savory, but it has to be on fire. 465 00:20:40,823 --> 00:20:45,368 You guys will have just 45 minutes 466 00:20:45,370 --> 00:20:49,205 to make an incredible flambé dish. 467 00:20:49,207 --> 00:20:51,457 Che, will you do the honors, please? 468 00:20:51,459 --> 00:20:53,626 Your time starts... 469 00:20:56,339 --> 00:20:58,798 - Now. - Let's go, guys. 470 00:20:58,800 --> 00:21:01,801 - Let's go. Let's go. - Daphne: Good luck. Good luck, you guys. 471 00:21:01,803 --> 00:21:05,429 Ivy: Even though it's safer on the balcony, I love being down cooking. 472 00:21:05,431 --> 00:21:07,723 ( grunts ) oh, my god, this is heavy! 473 00:21:07,725 --> 00:21:12,645 So, I'm gonna make a shrimp scampi with pasta. 474 00:21:12,647 --> 00:21:14,021 I need chili paste. Chili paste. 475 00:21:14,023 --> 00:21:15,481 Chili paste. 476 00:21:15,483 --> 00:21:19,777 And I'm going to flambé the shrimp scampi with gin. 477 00:21:19,779 --> 00:21:22,196 ( grunts ) 478 00:21:22,198 --> 00:21:23,531 a'dan: The last challenge, 479 00:21:23,533 --> 00:21:26,242 I didn't feel very great about my dish, 480 00:21:26,244 --> 00:21:28,619 and I'm fighting for a spot in top ten. 481 00:21:28,621 --> 00:21:31,622 I gotta put on my big boy pants and get flambéing. 482 00:21:31,624 --> 00:21:35,209 Gordon: Now, 45 minutes, you know how quick that goes. 483 00:21:35,211 --> 00:21:38,296 I mean, elimination challenges are all around so difficult, 484 00:21:38,298 --> 00:21:40,131 and top ten is when you really have to step up. 485 00:21:40,133 --> 00:21:41,841 The judging is so much harder 486 00:21:41,843 --> 00:21:43,384 and the challenges are harder as well. 487 00:21:43,386 --> 00:21:45,136 You really have to be on your a game. 488 00:21:45,138 --> 00:21:46,846 Miss daphne, would you go savory or sweet tonight? 489 00:21:46,848 --> 00:21:48,597 Savory. There's more dynamic there. 490 00:21:48,599 --> 00:21:50,224 You're gonna hit those caramel notes either way, 491 00:21:50,226 --> 00:21:51,642 but I think in a savory dish 492 00:21:51,644 --> 00:21:53,644 you can have some acid, you can have some heat going on. 493 00:21:53,646 --> 00:21:56,063 Do you think you could help me open this? 494 00:21:56,065 --> 00:21:58,024 Liya: It's so cool to, like, cook in front of che. 495 00:21:58,026 --> 00:22:02,069 Like, it's just really fun and cool and exciting. 496 00:22:02,071 --> 00:22:03,487 Che's the reason I'm here, 497 00:22:03,489 --> 00:22:06,157 so today I'm going to make duck à l'orange 498 00:22:06,159 --> 00:22:07,491 with sautéed wax beans, 499 00:22:07,493 --> 00:22:09,410 flambéed cherry tomatoes, and flambéed endives. 500 00:22:09,412 --> 00:22:12,913 I've flambéed once or twice in my entire home cooking career. 501 00:22:12,915 --> 00:22:15,624 So, right now I'm just trying to get all my components ready 502 00:22:15,626 --> 00:22:18,461 'cause I wanna be halfway done by the 30 minute mark. 503 00:22:18,463 --> 00:22:21,464 Seven minutes gone, 38 minutes to go. 504 00:22:23,009 --> 00:22:25,468 Gordon: Now, andrew, tell me about this dish. What are you doing? 505 00:22:25,470 --> 00:22:27,345 I'm doing a bananas foster rum cake 506 00:22:27,347 --> 00:22:30,765 - with a caramelized pineapple glace. - Nice. 507 00:22:30,767 --> 00:22:33,100 - What are you gonna flambé them in? - Rum. 508 00:22:33,102 --> 00:22:34,977 Just make sure to get your cake in the oven asap. 509 00:22:34,979 --> 00:22:36,729 Remember, the pineapples will take longer to caramelize 510 00:22:36,731 --> 00:22:39,065 - than the bananas, so-- - bananas will be quick, yeah. 511 00:22:39,067 --> 00:22:40,566 - Yes, chef. Thank you. - Good luck. 512 00:22:40,568 --> 00:22:42,443 Andrew: I've tried to make bananas foster before. 513 00:22:42,445 --> 00:22:44,820 "tried" being the key word. 514 00:22:44,822 --> 00:22:46,447 I know it's go big or go home 515 00:22:46,449 --> 00:22:47,990 in the masterchef junior kitchen, 516 00:22:47,992 --> 00:22:51,994 so I have to go big. 517 00:22:51,996 --> 00:22:53,496 What's going on, miss starla? Talk to us. 518 00:22:53,498 --> 00:22:57,833 I am grilling my tomatillos and corn 519 00:22:57,835 --> 00:23:00,795 for tequila flambéed new york strip. 520 00:23:00,797 --> 00:23:02,880 Daphne: Nice. I like all these combos. 521 00:23:02,882 --> 00:23:04,673 So, starla, you heard the word flambé, were you like, 522 00:23:04,675 --> 00:23:06,926 "yeah, I do it every Saturday night, no big deal" or-- 523 00:23:06,928 --> 00:23:09,637 actually, I have never flambéed before. 524 00:23:09,639 --> 00:23:12,098 - Really? - So this is gonna be really fun for me. 525 00:23:12,100 --> 00:23:15,351 And while these cook, you can be doing some other stuff too, honey, okay? 526 00:23:15,353 --> 00:23:16,644 So keep your eye on the prize, okay? 527 00:23:16,646 --> 00:23:19,397 - All right. Good luck, starla. - Thank you. 528 00:23:19,399 --> 00:23:20,564 - Liya. - Hi, chef. 529 00:23:20,566 --> 00:23:21,941 Tell us about the dish. What are you doing? 530 00:23:21,943 --> 00:23:24,318 I am making an almond financier 531 00:23:24,320 --> 00:23:30,199 with an almond micro salt brittle 532 00:23:30,201 --> 00:23:31,700 and a cherry flambé. 533 00:23:31,702 --> 00:23:33,911 Your dish sounds amazing. 534 00:23:33,913 --> 00:23:36,122 So really just follow through with it and you'll be fine. 535 00:23:36,124 --> 00:23:37,790 Gordon: How excited were you this morning when you saw che 536 00:23:37,792 --> 00:23:41,127 - walk out through that door? - I was so excited. 537 00:23:41,129 --> 00:23:44,880 We had a few red cheeks. Come on! 538 00:23:44,882 --> 00:23:47,299 - No, I don't. - Well, I do have some good news for you. 539 00:23:47,301 --> 00:23:49,385 - What? - He is single. 540 00:23:50,430 --> 00:23:52,054 Good luck. 541 00:23:52,056 --> 00:23:54,098 ( giggles ) 542 00:23:54,100 --> 00:23:57,601 - starla, could you get a spoon? - Yeah? 543 00:23:57,603 --> 00:24:00,020 - Thank you, starla. - What are you making, eva? 544 00:24:00,022 --> 00:24:03,023 I'm making an apricot and pistachio cannoli. 545 00:24:03,025 --> 00:24:06,235 I'm going to stuff the cannoli with mascarpone, 546 00:24:06,237 --> 00:24:08,988 my ricotta, and my flambéed apricots. 547 00:24:08,990 --> 00:24:11,365 - Okay, hurry. - Don't worry, ciara, I got this. 548 00:24:11,367 --> 00:24:13,701 I think I'm doing a very risky dish tonight-- 549 00:24:13,703 --> 00:24:16,162 scallops with mussels and clams. 550 00:24:16,164 --> 00:24:19,123 But I'm taking it as just another chance to prove myself 551 00:24:19,125 --> 00:24:21,542 to the judges and show them my skills. 552 00:24:24,088 --> 00:24:25,963 A'dan, tell us about the dish. What are you doing? 553 00:24:25,965 --> 00:24:28,757 Lamb loin with sautéed zucchini. 554 00:24:28,759 --> 00:24:30,092 What are you flambéing? 555 00:24:30,094 --> 00:24:32,595 My cheese and my lamb 556 00:24:32,597 --> 00:24:33,888 - in sambuca. - Sambuca. 557 00:24:33,890 --> 00:24:35,848 - Anything you're worried about? - No, chef. 558 00:24:35,850 --> 00:24:37,057 The flambé, you're okay? 559 00:24:37,059 --> 00:24:38,684 No, chef. 560 00:24:38,686 --> 00:24:40,394 Che: Okay, a'dan, the trick with the flambé, 561 00:24:40,396 --> 00:24:41,896 you just have to-- you can't be afraid. 562 00:24:41,898 --> 00:24:43,814 If you're afraid, you're gonna mess it up. 563 00:24:43,816 --> 00:24:45,232 You really just have to go with it. 564 00:24:45,234 --> 00:24:46,609 And also, elimination challenge. 565 00:24:46,611 --> 00:24:48,360 Okay, you do not want to lose this one, right? 566 00:24:48,362 --> 00:24:49,862 - I'm not losing this, chef. - Right. 567 00:24:49,864 --> 00:24:52,323 Just over 30 minutes to nail it, okay? 568 00:24:52,325 --> 00:24:53,491 - Good luck. - Yes, chef. 569 00:24:53,493 --> 00:24:55,242 Gin, gin, gin. 570 00:24:55,244 --> 00:24:56,494 Ivy's about to flambé, look. 571 00:24:56,496 --> 00:24:58,412 - Behind, behind. - Daphne: Okay. 572 00:24:58,414 --> 00:25:01,916 I'm excited to flambé because I have never done it. 573 00:25:01,918 --> 00:25:03,459 But I'm a little bit scared 574 00:25:03,461 --> 00:25:05,961 because I don't want anything bad to happen 575 00:25:05,963 --> 00:25:07,338 because that just means 576 00:25:07,340 --> 00:25:09,882 that this show could be cancelled. 577 00:25:09,884 --> 00:25:11,717 Flambé! 578 00:25:13,429 --> 00:25:15,095 - Gordon: Oh, my lord. - Oh, no! 579 00:25:24,482 --> 00:25:27,566 - Ivy's about to flambé, look. - Flambé! 580 00:25:28,861 --> 00:25:31,612 This is stressful. 581 00:25:31,614 --> 00:25:32,613 Oh, no! 582 00:25:34,075 --> 00:25:36,659 Whoo! Fire in ivy's kitchen. 583 00:25:36,661 --> 00:25:38,327 - Good girl. - That fire's bigger than her. 584 00:25:38,329 --> 00:25:42,122 Flambé. Ooh! 585 00:25:42,124 --> 00:25:44,166 - Amazing. - Abir: Flambé! 586 00:25:44,168 --> 00:25:47,127 Ooh! Nice one, abir. 587 00:25:48,965 --> 00:25:50,506 Gordon: Flambés going everywhere at the moment. 588 00:25:50,508 --> 00:25:53,759 Andrew: It's like fire, fire, fire... 589 00:25:53,761 --> 00:25:55,177 - Gordon: Wow. - Getting hot in here. 590 00:25:55,179 --> 00:25:56,637 ...Everywhere in this kitchen today. 591 00:25:56,639 --> 00:25:58,264 Everyone is flambéing. 592 00:25:58,266 --> 00:26:01,934 - Flambé! - Daphne: Watch it. 593 00:26:01,936 --> 00:26:04,562 There you go. Hold on, it'll come. Just tilt a little bit more. 594 00:26:04,564 --> 00:26:06,605 A little bit more. There you go. 595 00:26:06,607 --> 00:26:08,732 - Daphne: That flame all the way up? - Aarón: It's on. 596 00:26:08,734 --> 00:26:11,360 Whoo! 597 00:26:11,362 --> 00:26:13,988 Light. Ooh. 598 00:26:13,990 --> 00:26:15,990 Liya, turn the-- that's it. Good girl. 599 00:26:15,992 --> 00:26:17,199 Tip, there you go. 600 00:26:17,201 --> 00:26:19,493 - There we go. - Well done. 601 00:26:19,495 --> 00:26:22,413 It was really fun. I love playing with fire. 602 00:26:22,415 --> 00:26:23,998 Fire! 603 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,332 15 minutes remaining, guys. 604 00:26:25,334 --> 00:26:27,543 Let's go. 605 00:26:27,545 --> 00:26:30,129 - A lot of these dishes are risky. - Absolutely. 606 00:26:30,131 --> 00:26:33,299 But look at ivy rolling that machine. 607 00:26:33,301 --> 00:26:35,509 - I mean, incredible. How cool is that, che? - It's amazing. 608 00:26:35,511 --> 00:26:37,928 I make fresh pasta myself, and it's a difficult task. 609 00:26:37,930 --> 00:26:40,681 And to see that she's doing it in such a comfortable way, 610 00:26:40,683 --> 00:26:44,101 - is really good. - So, starla is making a strip steak 611 00:26:44,103 --> 00:26:46,145 with tequila flambé 612 00:26:46,147 --> 00:26:49,064 to go with a char-grilled tomatillo salsa. 613 00:26:49,066 --> 00:26:51,609 - Gordon: Sounds really good. - Aarón: Yeah, but is that too simple? 614 00:26:51,611 --> 00:26:54,194 I'm a little bit nervous about where that's gonna stand 615 00:26:54,196 --> 00:26:55,696 in this extremely competitive round. 616 00:26:55,698 --> 00:26:58,782 - I agree. - Okay. Here we go. 617 00:26:58,784 --> 00:27:00,826 Che: Andrew's cake is in the oven, which is good. 618 00:27:00,828 --> 00:27:02,161 Got a little worried there for a second. 619 00:27:02,163 --> 00:27:03,537 - Mm-hmm. - Behind. 620 00:27:03,539 --> 00:27:05,656 That's a very ambitious thing to do in 45 minutes. 621 00:27:05,658 --> 00:27:07,666 - We have to see if he can pull it off. - That's right. 622 00:27:07,668 --> 00:27:10,586 Andrew: I'm worrying about my cake being underbaked. 623 00:27:10,588 --> 00:27:12,755 A lot of cakes need 20 to 30 minutes to bake, 624 00:27:12,757 --> 00:27:16,050 so I don't know if I will have time to pull it off. 625 00:27:17,261 --> 00:27:20,596 Molly: I'm making a pan-seared veal 626 00:27:20,598 --> 00:27:22,640 with creamy polenta, 627 00:27:22,642 --> 00:27:24,933 but I really need more time to do this dish 628 00:27:24,935 --> 00:27:27,561 'cause I don't cook with alcohol. 629 00:27:27,563 --> 00:27:28,812 So, if I nail this dish 630 00:27:28,814 --> 00:27:31,607 it will definitely get me to the top ten. 631 00:27:34,779 --> 00:27:35,986 Gordon: Careful. 632 00:27:35,988 --> 00:27:38,438 - Liya, what's in there? - Liya: It was butter. 633 00:27:38,440 --> 00:27:40,908 - The pan was hot. - No, no, I'm worried about you. 634 00:27:40,910 --> 00:27:43,285 - It was the pan, 'cause the pan was hot. - No, that's all burned. 635 00:27:43,287 --> 00:27:45,371 You can't use that. Don't worry. 636 00:27:45,373 --> 00:27:47,289 - What's it for? - The caramel. 637 00:27:47,291 --> 00:27:50,209 Liya: I can't believe I messed up in front of che. 638 00:27:50,211 --> 00:27:54,129 ( groans ) it's like the worst nightmare I could ever have. 639 00:27:54,131 --> 00:27:56,215 - Sorry. - No, don't be silly. 640 00:27:56,217 --> 00:27:58,967 You'll be fine. Everyone makes mistakes. 641 00:28:00,429 --> 00:28:03,013 Set the lid on the burner if you need more space. 642 00:28:03,015 --> 00:28:05,182 Aarón: You feeling good about life right now? 643 00:28:05,184 --> 00:28:07,101 - Don't touch. Everything is hot. - You fried capers? 644 00:28:07,103 --> 00:28:10,062 - Yes. - I'm so proud of you. I love fried capers. 645 00:28:10,064 --> 00:28:12,398 All right, so you got your lamb resting. Beautiful. 646 00:28:12,400 --> 00:28:14,566 - Are you a fan of lamb? - Yes, chef. 647 00:28:14,568 --> 00:28:17,069 That's the one thing I cook in georgia all the time. 648 00:28:17,071 --> 00:28:18,696 You're at 8:30 right now, okay? 649 00:28:18,698 --> 00:28:21,699 - You feel you can make it? - Oh, yes. I know I can make it. 650 00:28:21,701 --> 00:28:23,659 All right. Love these capers. 651 00:28:23,661 --> 00:28:26,829 Soon there's gonna be a spot up on the balcony for me. 652 00:28:26,831 --> 00:28:29,248 I'm so confident about this dish 653 00:28:29,250 --> 00:28:32,751 because miss daphne said she loves fried capers. 654 00:28:32,753 --> 00:28:35,129 Starla, make sure your meat is cooked through. 655 00:28:35,131 --> 00:28:38,132 ...15, 16, 17, 18, 19. 656 00:28:38,134 --> 00:28:40,259 Oh, I messed it up again. 657 00:28:40,261 --> 00:28:42,177 Liya: The brittle got crystallized, 658 00:28:42,179 --> 00:28:44,930 and having to redo it and redo it and redo it 659 00:28:44,932 --> 00:28:47,224 just makes me feel a little worse. 660 00:28:47,226 --> 00:28:50,018 For the caramel, it's not getting brown. 661 00:28:50,020 --> 00:28:51,937 It's just a lot of work, 662 00:28:51,939 --> 00:28:54,314 and time is running out. I don't know what to do. 663 00:28:54,316 --> 00:28:57,359 As soon as you get that cold, then you whisk it in and you take it off right away. 664 00:28:57,361 --> 00:28:58,986 You don't cook it after you add the butter. 665 00:28:58,988 --> 00:29:00,487 - Understand what I'm saying? - Yeah. Yes, chef. 666 00:29:00,489 --> 00:29:02,030 Now you gotta make a decision, liya. 667 00:29:02,032 --> 00:29:03,615 'cause you're down on time, you know, honey? 668 00:29:03,617 --> 00:29:06,452 Two minutes, guys. Elimination is on the line. 669 00:29:06,454 --> 00:29:08,162 Oh, frick. Oh, dear. 670 00:29:11,250 --> 00:29:13,751 This isn't gonna have time to reduce. 671 00:29:13,753 --> 00:29:17,713 I'm so close to my goal of being in the top ten. 672 00:29:17,715 --> 00:29:22,551 So, I want to make sure that my steak is not raw 673 00:29:22,553 --> 00:29:24,052 or even overcooked. 674 00:29:24,054 --> 00:29:26,013 I don't know have time for the circle mold. 675 00:29:28,142 --> 00:29:30,726 - Ciara: Make 'em look beautiful. - Piping bags. 676 00:29:30,728 --> 00:29:32,311 Hurry, andrew. 677 00:29:32,313 --> 00:29:34,313 Piping bags. Star type piping bags. 678 00:29:34,315 --> 00:29:37,399 - Other-- other side. - Hyperventilation. 679 00:29:37,401 --> 00:29:42,488 45 seconds, guys. Here we go. You got this. Let's go. 680 00:29:42,490 --> 00:29:44,198 - Aarón: Come on, starla. - Quick, quick, quick. 681 00:29:44,200 --> 00:29:46,283 Gordon: Butter, molly. 682 00:29:46,285 --> 00:29:50,037 20 seconds to go, guys. Quick, eva. 683 00:29:51,415 --> 00:29:53,207 Oh, my gosh, down to the wire. 684 00:29:53,209 --> 00:29:56,585 - Che: Ten seconds! - Ten, nine, eight, 685 00:29:56,587 --> 00:30:01,048 seven, six, five, four, 686 00:30:01,050 --> 00:30:03,258 three, two, one. 687 00:30:03,260 --> 00:30:05,260 - Aarón: That's it. Hands in the air. - Che: Time's up. 688 00:30:05,262 --> 00:30:06,720 - Gordon: Well done. - Che: Good job, guys. 689 00:30:06,722 --> 00:30:08,680 - Barely. - Great job. 690 00:30:10,184 --> 00:30:12,059 Andrew: I'm worried 'cause I'm looking around 691 00:30:12,061 --> 00:30:14,311 and seeing that other people are very happy 692 00:30:14,313 --> 00:30:15,562 with how their dishes turned out, 693 00:30:15,564 --> 00:30:19,399 and what I was going to do did not turn out. 694 00:30:22,154 --> 00:30:23,779 I'm feeling really confident right now 695 00:30:23,781 --> 00:30:26,782 because I'm pretty sure my cook on the steak is perfect. 696 00:30:26,784 --> 00:30:29,576 ( crying ) I ran out of time. 697 00:30:29,578 --> 00:30:33,080 My caramel crystallized, so I'm really nervous 698 00:30:33,082 --> 00:30:34,665 because my plating is not well 699 00:30:34,667 --> 00:30:38,460 and I'm nervous about what's gonna happen. 700 00:30:46,929 --> 00:30:49,513 What a challenge. Unfortunately, tonight, 701 00:30:49,515 --> 00:30:53,934 somebody's dream in this kitchen will be going up in flames. 702 00:30:53,936 --> 00:30:56,728 First, we wanna take a much closer look. 703 00:30:56,730 --> 00:30:58,105 Let's go. 704 00:31:00,025 --> 00:31:04,069 Molly, man, you had one, two, three, four, five pans working. 705 00:31:04,071 --> 00:31:05,779 How's that taste? 706 00:31:05,781 --> 00:31:08,323 - Che: Oh, that's great. Got a great flavor. - Thank you. 707 00:31:08,325 --> 00:31:09,741 - Gordon: Good job. - Thank you. 708 00:31:09,743 --> 00:31:12,619 Daphne: All right, eva, shells look nice and golden. 709 00:31:12,621 --> 00:31:14,621 - Yeah. Thank you. - Really beautiful. Thank you. 710 00:31:14,623 --> 00:31:17,958 Abir, seems like you have a lot of endive 711 00:31:17,960 --> 00:31:21,253 versus actual duck. 712 00:31:21,255 --> 00:31:23,046 Gordon: Cruz, your dish looks very minimalistic. 713 00:31:23,048 --> 00:31:25,674 - You definitely flambéed it, right? - Yes. 714 00:31:29,096 --> 00:31:32,306 Starla, are you happy with what you have on the plate there? 715 00:31:32,308 --> 00:31:34,766 I am happy. I was gonna add something else, 716 00:31:34,768 --> 00:31:37,978 - but I decided not to make it. - All right. Thank you, starla. 717 00:31:37,980 --> 00:31:40,105 Very simple, isn't it? 718 00:31:41,191 --> 00:31:43,317 I like the cook on the shrimp. 719 00:31:43,319 --> 00:31:45,193 Gordon: Cook on the shrimp is delicious. 720 00:31:45,195 --> 00:31:46,695 - Beautiful. - Impressive. 721 00:31:49,033 --> 00:31:51,199 You got a lot of fried capers there, mijo. 722 00:31:51,201 --> 00:31:52,868 - A lot. - Gordon: Yeah. 723 00:31:52,870 --> 00:31:54,244 Grayson, the color on those scallops. 724 00:31:54,246 --> 00:31:56,288 How do you get them so dark like that? 725 00:31:56,290 --> 00:31:59,499 The key is to not be afraid of that heat. 726 00:31:59,501 --> 00:32:00,751 Really good. 727 00:32:04,673 --> 00:32:06,632 - ( sighs ) - gordon: Is that how you wanted it to look? 728 00:32:06,634 --> 00:32:09,468 No. I started to rush a lot towards the end 729 00:32:09,470 --> 00:32:14,348 and the bananas foster did not turn out very well. 730 00:32:18,187 --> 00:32:19,269 Liya, what do we have here? 731 00:32:19,271 --> 00:32:20,687 Are you happy with your financier? 732 00:32:20,689 --> 00:32:24,066 Um, yes, but I'm not happy with how my plate went. 733 00:32:24,068 --> 00:32:25,734 Is there anything missing here? 734 00:32:25,736 --> 00:32:28,987 - Um, the caramel. - Thank you. 735 00:32:33,911 --> 00:32:37,829 All right, everyone, as all of you know, 736 00:32:37,831 --> 00:32:39,623 one of you is going home tonight. 737 00:32:39,625 --> 00:32:42,376 There are some dishes that we need to taste further 738 00:32:42,378 --> 00:32:44,753 to decide just who that person will be. 739 00:32:47,132 --> 00:32:49,299 Now, the first person we'd like to call up... 740 00:32:49,301 --> 00:32:53,345 The dish centered around a large cut of meat. 741 00:32:53,347 --> 00:32:57,057 Please, step forward, starla. 742 00:32:58,936 --> 00:33:00,519 - Good luck, starla. - Okay, starla. 743 00:33:00,521 --> 00:33:03,605 - Okay, you got it. - This is really scary 744 00:33:03,607 --> 00:33:07,734 because this is my first time being in the bottom. 745 00:33:07,736 --> 00:33:11,113 So, I'm really scared about the cook on the steak 746 00:33:11,115 --> 00:33:13,156 and also how my plate looks. 747 00:33:13,158 --> 00:33:14,658 Right, young lady, describe the dish, please. 748 00:33:14,660 --> 00:33:16,326 So, today I made for you 749 00:33:16,328 --> 00:33:18,370 a tequila flambéed new york strip 750 00:33:18,372 --> 00:33:22,958 with a tomatillo salsa and charred chipotle corn. 751 00:33:22,960 --> 00:33:25,961 It just looks like there's something missing. No starch anywhere? 752 00:33:25,963 --> 00:33:29,172 Starla: I didn't want to try to do something 753 00:33:29,174 --> 00:33:32,175 I knew I wasn't gonna have time to do. 754 00:33:32,177 --> 00:33:34,970 Sure, but, young lady, let me stop you there, okay? 755 00:33:34,972 --> 00:33:37,097 Ivy, one of the youngest in this competition, 756 00:33:37,099 --> 00:33:38,974 she made handmade pasta, 757 00:33:38,976 --> 00:33:40,976 rolled it and cut it by hand, and then started 758 00:33:40,978 --> 00:33:42,978 with the garnish and the cooking of the shrimp. 759 00:33:42,980 --> 00:33:46,898 Here I see one slab of new york strip and salsa. 760 00:33:46,900 --> 00:33:48,650 But more importantly, 761 00:33:48,652 --> 00:33:51,653 who sliced a bit off the steak on the end? 762 00:33:51,655 --> 00:33:54,322 I tried to make sure that it was cooked fully. 763 00:33:54,324 --> 00:33:56,867 Now, when you tasted it, how was it? 764 00:33:56,869 --> 00:33:58,326 Good enough for me. 765 00:34:00,122 --> 00:34:01,329 It's a little heavy seared, 766 00:34:01,331 --> 00:34:03,623 but you have got some pink left in the middle. 767 00:34:03,625 --> 00:34:07,294 Next time, touch it properly without slicing it, okay? 768 00:34:07,296 --> 00:34:09,337 Okay, chef. 769 00:34:16,138 --> 00:34:19,097 Che: I like the acidity that the sauce brings. 770 00:34:19,099 --> 00:34:21,725 The steak, you could've rendered the fat a little bit more. 771 00:34:21,727 --> 00:34:23,894 It's a little chewy on the end. 772 00:34:23,896 --> 00:34:25,353 The cook is okay, 773 00:34:25,355 --> 00:34:27,230 but it does look like it's missing something. 774 00:34:27,232 --> 00:34:28,774 Daphne: It needs a lot more salt, 775 00:34:28,776 --> 00:34:31,359 and I don't really taste where you put that flambé in. 776 00:34:31,361 --> 00:34:33,361 Aarón: Yeah, starla, I'm a little disappointed 777 00:34:33,363 --> 00:34:35,113 in the sense that we have the world's best pantry 778 00:34:35,115 --> 00:34:37,949 and it's a shame that you didn't exploit that. 779 00:34:37,951 --> 00:34:41,870 Starla, the gloves are off and we are changing things up. 780 00:34:41,872 --> 00:34:44,623 I expect you cooking a dish like that weeks ago, 781 00:34:44,625 --> 00:34:46,750 not trying to get one foot into the top ten. 782 00:34:46,752 --> 00:34:48,960 - Yes, chef. - Now we're gonna be super firm here because, 783 00:34:48,962 --> 00:34:50,754 unfortunately, somebody's going home this evening. 784 00:34:50,756 --> 00:34:52,255 - Yes, chef. - So, I want more, 785 00:34:52,257 --> 00:34:53,757 and I know you can do better. 786 00:34:53,759 --> 00:34:56,384 Aarón: Thank you, young lady. 787 00:34:59,389 --> 00:35:01,139 Okay, the next person we want to call up... 788 00:35:01,141 --> 00:35:07,062 This individual is a very talented ten-year-old. 789 00:35:07,064 --> 00:35:11,858 They did not shine through their plating tonight. 790 00:35:11,860 --> 00:35:16,530 - It's me. - Please, step forward, a'dan. 791 00:35:19,535 --> 00:35:21,993 - Good job, a'dan. - Good job, a'dan. 792 00:35:24,748 --> 00:35:26,414 A'dan: I'm really feeling nervous 793 00:35:26,416 --> 00:35:28,333 because I put way too much capers. 794 00:35:28,335 --> 00:35:30,794 I took it the wrong way when miss daphne said 795 00:35:30,796 --> 00:35:32,254 she loved fried capers. 796 00:35:32,256 --> 00:35:33,463 Describe the dish, please. 797 00:35:33,465 --> 00:35:35,340 I made pan-seared lamb 798 00:35:35,342 --> 00:35:40,095 with sautéed zucchini, and fried capers 799 00:35:40,097 --> 00:35:42,130 and fried fingerling potatoes. 800 00:35:42,132 --> 00:35:44,099 And what was the flambé? 801 00:35:44,101 --> 00:35:46,309 My halloumi cheese and my lamb 802 00:35:46,311 --> 00:35:49,020 - in sambuca. - Shall we? 803 00:35:49,022 --> 00:35:50,814 The flambé on the cheese is beautiful, by the way. 804 00:35:50,816 --> 00:35:53,233 I'm glad we got some acidity there with the tomatoes. 805 00:35:53,235 --> 00:35:55,527 - That's the idea, right? Everything all in one. - Yes, chef. 806 00:35:55,529 --> 00:35:58,947 - Yes, chef. - The capers on top for the saltiness, right? 807 00:35:58,949 --> 00:36:00,574 Is that what you wanted? 808 00:36:07,958 --> 00:36:10,375 Put it all together on the fork with the lamb 809 00:36:10,377 --> 00:36:12,377 - and it actually tastes quite nice. - Thank you, chef. 810 00:36:12,379 --> 00:36:15,922 But you know the lamb's overcooked, right? 811 00:36:15,924 --> 00:36:19,009 Yes, chef, it's a little bit overcooked. 812 00:36:19,011 --> 00:36:20,635 You want one bite to really signify your dish. 813 00:36:20,637 --> 00:36:23,305 The capers are delicious, but there are too many of them. 814 00:36:23,307 --> 00:36:24,973 The tapenade, I think, was also delicious, 815 00:36:24,975 --> 00:36:26,766 but it's not clear how you're meant to eat it. 816 00:36:26,768 --> 00:36:30,562 I think what we're seeing on this plate is a good idea, 817 00:36:30,564 --> 00:36:34,566 but the editing process, it is the hardest part here 818 00:36:34,568 --> 00:36:36,568 because you want to show us everything a'dan can do. 819 00:36:36,570 --> 00:36:38,862 Unfortunately, showing us everything a'dan can do 820 00:36:38,864 --> 00:36:42,699 means we don't actually get to see one thing that you do great. 821 00:36:42,701 --> 00:36:45,410 You're just throwing things on the plate, which pains me 822 00:36:45,412 --> 00:36:47,037 because I know how good you are. 823 00:36:47,039 --> 00:36:49,581 Thank you, young man. 824 00:36:49,583 --> 00:36:52,751 That screams panic. That doesn't scream top ten for me. 825 00:37:16,068 --> 00:37:17,859 All right, the next person that we'd like to call up, 826 00:37:17,861 --> 00:37:20,487 please step forward... 827 00:37:21,698 --> 00:37:24,366 Andrew. 828 00:37:24,368 --> 00:37:26,660 Andrew: I feel very nervous right now. 829 00:37:26,662 --> 00:37:29,287 I know I didn't get my bananas foster on the plate, 830 00:37:29,289 --> 00:37:31,331 but I know my pineapples are good. 831 00:37:31,333 --> 00:37:33,667 So, it's make it or break it right now, 832 00:37:33,669 --> 00:37:35,418 and I really want to be in the top ten. 833 00:37:35,420 --> 00:37:37,128 Gordon: Describe the dish, please. 834 00:37:37,130 --> 00:37:39,631 Today, I made a rum pecan cake 835 00:37:39,633 --> 00:37:43,134 with caramelized pineapple and a caramel sauce. 836 00:37:43,136 --> 00:37:46,388 So when we came around to see you, you were talking about the bananas foster. 837 00:37:46,390 --> 00:37:49,724 - Where are they? - They were really mushy, 838 00:37:49,726 --> 00:37:51,726 so I decided not to serve them. 839 00:37:51,728 --> 00:37:53,895 - So you overcooked them? - Yes. 840 00:37:53,897 --> 00:37:55,230 Did you taste those bananas? 841 00:37:55,232 --> 00:37:57,524 - No, chef. - Well, we did. 842 00:37:57,526 --> 00:37:59,734 The actual bananas taste delicious. 843 00:37:59,736 --> 00:38:05,407 You've left the most exciting part of the dish off the plate. 844 00:38:05,409 --> 00:38:06,574 What a shame. 845 00:38:08,912 --> 00:38:12,706 Now my big worry here, young man, is it cooked? 846 00:38:12,708 --> 00:38:13,999 Uh, hopefully. 847 00:38:14,001 --> 00:38:17,210 Just by the knife cut, trust me, it felt under. 848 00:38:17,212 --> 00:38:20,338 And it is. That's raw there, bud. 849 00:38:27,973 --> 00:38:29,931 Here's the positive news. 850 00:38:29,933 --> 00:38:31,808 The actual pineapple is delicious. 851 00:38:31,810 --> 00:38:34,227 It's caramelized beautifully. It's not watery. 852 00:38:34,229 --> 00:38:37,063 And that flambé in there is magical. 853 00:38:37,065 --> 00:38:39,566 Now onto the not so good news. 854 00:38:39,568 --> 00:38:43,153 Unfortunately, the actual cake in the center is undercooked. 855 00:38:43,155 --> 00:38:45,488 That's the sorry part for me, 856 00:38:45,490 --> 00:38:49,117 'cause I know baking is really important for you. 857 00:38:49,119 --> 00:38:50,493 I mean, there's only two components on the plate. 858 00:38:50,495 --> 00:38:52,454 There's not really any vibrant colors. 859 00:38:52,456 --> 00:38:55,665 It's kind of just-- all looks kind of bland. 860 00:38:55,667 --> 00:38:57,083 Yes. 861 00:38:57,085 --> 00:38:59,961 I mean, we have a masterchef junior champion here. 862 00:38:59,963 --> 00:39:01,796 We brought him here to inspire all of you, 863 00:39:01,798 --> 00:39:03,340 and this just doesn't show that. 864 00:39:03,342 --> 00:39:06,509 - Yes, chef. - Even though you might've known 865 00:39:06,511 --> 00:39:08,303 that you were pulling out an underdone cake, 866 00:39:08,305 --> 00:39:09,471 there was nothing you could do about it 867 00:39:09,473 --> 00:39:11,639 - because you ran out of time. - Yes. 868 00:39:11,641 --> 00:39:14,392 That planning component is critical, especially for baking. 869 00:39:14,394 --> 00:39:16,478 There's a lot of promise here on this plate, 870 00:39:16,480 --> 00:39:18,855 but the clock is always gonna be your enemy 871 00:39:18,857 --> 00:39:19,856 when it comes to baking. 872 00:39:19,858 --> 00:39:21,524 Thank you, andrew. 873 00:39:23,487 --> 00:39:25,695 Andrew: This is not the best thing I've ever baked. 874 00:39:25,697 --> 00:39:27,489 I can bake better than this 875 00:39:27,491 --> 00:39:29,324 and that's why this is frustrating. 876 00:39:29,326 --> 00:39:33,161 Now, as the reigning masterchef junior champ, 877 00:39:33,163 --> 00:39:35,830 che is a very, very busy man, 878 00:39:35,832 --> 00:39:38,917 and he has to literally get going. 879 00:39:38,919 --> 00:39:41,503 What a joy to have you back here, young man. 880 00:39:41,505 --> 00:39:43,630 We are so proud of you here, and good luck. 881 00:39:43,632 --> 00:39:46,758 Thank you. This has been lots of fun judging and being here. 882 00:39:46,760 --> 00:39:48,802 - Take care, bud. - Thank you. 883 00:39:48,804 --> 00:39:50,637 - Thanks, che. - All: Bye. 884 00:39:50,639 --> 00:39:52,430 Take care, che. Thank you, che. 885 00:39:53,642 --> 00:39:55,975 A'dan, starla, and andrew, 886 00:39:55,977 --> 00:39:57,811 give us a moment, please. 887 00:39:57,813 --> 00:39:59,729 - Gordon: Tough challenge, that. - Aarón: Yeah. 888 00:39:59,731 --> 00:40:01,481 Three underwhelming dishes, right? 889 00:40:01,483 --> 00:40:03,358 Aarón: Top ten, guys. This is the window in. 890 00:40:03,360 --> 00:40:06,653 Correct. If this was week one, we could've gotten around it. 891 00:40:06,655 --> 00:40:09,114 Gordon: Andrew, that guy is an expert at cooking desserts. 892 00:40:09,116 --> 00:40:10,990 - He knows how to do it better. - What happened there? 893 00:40:10,992 --> 00:40:12,742 And there parts of it that were so promising. 894 00:40:12,744 --> 00:40:15,245 And the worst of it was the best part, he left in his pan. 895 00:40:15,247 --> 00:40:17,497 Gordon: A'dan's, way overcooked, and just almost thrown 896 00:40:17,499 --> 00:40:19,332 - together at the end, right? - Yeah, too many components. 897 00:40:19,334 --> 00:40:20,959 Gordon: And starla's was a little bit lacklust 898 00:40:20,961 --> 00:40:22,544 'cause there was stuff missing there, right? 899 00:40:22,546 --> 00:40:24,045 It was such a dull dish to eat, yeah. 900 00:40:24,047 --> 00:40:26,089 I didn't get excited about anything on that plate. 901 00:40:26,091 --> 00:40:29,467 - Are we confident? - Okay, yeah. Let's do it. 902 00:40:34,808 --> 00:40:38,518 Tonight was a very, very difficult challenge. 903 00:40:38,520 --> 00:40:40,603 And, let's get it right, 904 00:40:40,605 --> 00:40:43,481 we have three very talented ten-year-olds. 905 00:40:43,483 --> 00:40:46,734 But we have to say good-bye tonight to one of you. 906 00:40:46,736 --> 00:40:50,697 A'dan, starla, and andrew... 907 00:40:52,117 --> 00:40:56,744 We're sorry to say good-bye to... 908 00:41:01,960 --> 00:41:03,084 Andrew. 909 00:41:05,297 --> 00:41:07,547 A'dan, starla, please say good-bye to andrew 910 00:41:07,549 --> 00:41:09,799 and make your way back to your bench. Thank you. 911 00:41:09,801 --> 00:41:11,134 I'm sorry. 912 00:41:14,139 --> 00:41:17,765 Andrew, we did not expect you of all people tonight 913 00:41:17,767 --> 00:41:19,684 to fall short on the dessert. 914 00:41:19,686 --> 00:41:23,313 You know the cake was, unfortunately, raw in the middle. 915 00:41:23,315 --> 00:41:25,231 And then the bananas foster, 916 00:41:25,233 --> 00:41:26,608 the bit that we got excited about, 917 00:41:26,610 --> 00:41:29,027 didn't even make the plate. 918 00:41:29,029 --> 00:41:31,654 But think how far you've come. 919 00:41:31,656 --> 00:41:34,532 Think about all those individuals you beat to get here. 920 00:41:36,286 --> 00:41:38,661 - You gonna continue baking? - Yes, chef. 921 00:41:38,663 --> 00:41:41,789 Just remind me again of that amazing food dream. 922 00:41:41,791 --> 00:41:45,251 - What is it? - I want to open up a bakery in paris. 923 00:41:45,253 --> 00:41:47,795 And when that day comes, will you promise me you'll let me know? 924 00:41:47,797 --> 00:41:49,964 - Yes, chef. - 'cause I'm gonna be first in line. 925 00:41:49,966 --> 00:41:51,299 In fact, I may even camp out 926 00:41:51,301 --> 00:41:53,384 the night before to make sure I get in. 927 00:41:53,386 --> 00:41:55,512 Buddy, we're gonna miss you, you know that. 928 00:41:55,514 --> 00:41:59,265 - Come up say good-bye, please. - Andrew: I feel really lucky 929 00:41:59,267 --> 00:42:00,934 to have been part of this competition. 930 00:42:00,936 --> 00:42:03,228 Okay. And stay strong. Well done, bud, yes? 931 00:42:03,230 --> 00:42:05,188 - Yes, chef. - I definitely feel like 932 00:42:05,190 --> 00:42:06,898 I also grew up a little bit in this competition. 933 00:42:06,900 --> 00:42:10,693 I learned that you can, in fact, take a shower in sprinkles 934 00:42:10,695 --> 00:42:12,570 and that unicorns are real. 935 00:42:12,572 --> 00:42:14,364 - ( overlapping chatter ) - ( crying ) 936 00:42:14,366 --> 00:42:17,075 this competition means a lot to me 937 00:42:17,077 --> 00:42:18,451 because I met so many good friends. 938 00:42:18,453 --> 00:42:21,246 - You did a great job. - We're gonna miss you, andrew. 939 00:42:21,248 --> 00:42:23,581 And even though I'm leaving the competition, 940 00:42:23,583 --> 00:42:26,209 my food dreams are still the exact same. 941 00:42:26,211 --> 00:42:28,044 I will always keep cooking, 942 00:42:28,046 --> 00:42:30,088 but I'm never gonna make a cake 943 00:42:30,090 --> 00:42:31,714 with pecans or rum in them again. 944 00:42:34,219 --> 00:42:36,844 Gordon: Next time on "masterchef junior"... 945 00:42:36,846 --> 00:42:39,097 ( kids screaming ) 946 00:42:39,099 --> 00:42:40,807 - oh, no! - Hello! 947 00:42:40,809 --> 00:42:43,518 A fast and furious monster team challenge... 948 00:42:43,520 --> 00:42:47,397 Today you will have to cook for a crowd of off-road racers. 949 00:42:47,399 --> 00:42:49,482 - Now! Let's go. - We got this, guys. 950 00:42:49,484 --> 00:42:51,859 20 minutes. Is this the best we can do? 951 00:42:51,861 --> 00:42:53,570 ...That has the teams fighting... 952 00:42:53,572 --> 00:42:55,613 - Abir, you're team captain! - Yes, I know that! 953 00:42:55,615 --> 00:42:58,032 - ...To crush the competition. - Don't get overwhelmed. 954 00:42:58,034 --> 00:43:00,827 Here they come. 955 00:43:00,829 --> 00:43:02,662 Kid: This ain't gonna end well.