Through Nick’s channel I was able to watch the whole of season 10 and after I looked at the comments to see what people thought and saw funny stuff about Sarah, Subha and more empathetic comments for Micah. But one thing stood out to me as out the blue and it was a lot of hate comments for Dorian which I didn’t understand and wondered whether it was just amplified in this comment section (with a lot of Nick fans I assume) or the general public opinion on her.

People claimed that all you have to do is tell emotional backstories and cry to win the show which is a clear shot at her but I don’t know how anyone can come to this conclusion. Micah easily had the most emotional backstory and moments in the show and Bri damn near cried every time she wasn’t immune from elimination so I think these comments are really disingenuous and completely ignore her talents. And it’s not like her emotions were ever unjustified, she wasn’t crying from failing but more simply what she was there for.

As for the Subha tag team situation which is the only moment I can think of to create this opinion, I thought it was painfully obvious from the first team challenge that Subha can’t work under pressure. The man was sent to water flowers during the challenge and I was shocked he wasn’t eliminated sooner. Twice he was on a winning team which voted him as the worst and he was a hindrance. He is a great home cook and I’m sure his skills are much more appreciated without time constraints but he’s a mess under pressure. Even the final team challenge at Ramsey’s restaurant when I thought he’d started to do better under pressure he managed to undercook both the Langoustines and the Fillet Mignon’s. I believe her frustrations were justified throughout the challenge and led to her working twice as hard for survival and she did what she had to in order to stay in the competition. I think the only thing I’d say is I wish she didn’t comment about being set up from the offset as it comes of rude and inconsiderate but it’s TV and stuff like that always seems forced in for storylines and potential arguments (like forcing Subha to prove Noah wrong as if they’d be onto each other after Subha survived and nothing came off it). For what it’s worth, they didn’t even seem to have an issue after the tag team challenge as well

Just a little ramble about all the judges since I’ve been binging Masterchef these days.

Gordon Ramsay: I mean it’s Gordon Ramsay. What more do I need to say lol

Graham: Honestly he just felt super basic and generic. Wasn’t good, wasn’t bad, just kinda there.

Joe: When I first started watching I hated him, then I missed him when Christina replaced him, and now I find him pretty entertaining. Is he the nicest person ever? No. But he makes good TV. And it’s satisfying to watch him tear apart a super egotistical cook. But I especially enjoy his little moments when he’s kind and/or helpful. I know they aren’t super common but it’s such a joy to watch when they do happen.

Christina: Man. When she first became a judge I was so excited. A woman judge, plus she was a pastry chef (I love baking) was a dream come true for me. But, I grew to hate her judging and cringed at the sound of her voice. She seemed so forced and mechanical and fake. It made me so sad because I desperately wanted to like her. I was glad she got replaced. After I finished her seasons I randomly looked her up on YouTube and watched one of her videos and she seems like literally the sweetest person ever. I honestly hate how the show portrayed her and I really wish we could have gotten to see her authentic self.

Aaron: Honestly great replacement for Graham. I love his general comforting presence and dad vibes. I also enjoy how he’s usually kind even when saying a dish sucks (looking at you Joe 👀)

Suba is so annoying and frustrating to watch on screen. I get that as a solo cook he’s ok, he’s decent, but in Team Challenges he’s absolutely horrible and impossible to watch. Like seriously dude just listen

I've finished watching the first 7 seasons so far and I have three things on my mind.

I watch a lot of cooking competition shows. A lot of them have team and restaurant challenges, but why Masterchef? These are home cooks who don't work in teams and don't work in restaurants. What is the purpose of finding out who can mass produce food on the line or who can bark orders? None of that has anything to do with the cookbook they make if they win. Leadership skills is pointless for a solo cook in their own home.

It seems like having the best dishes during elimination challenges which in turn make you a team captain for the next day's challenge is actually a punishment. Because if you lose, you are pressured into selecting yourself to be in the elimination cook off. The whole captain goes down with the ship nonsense. And if you have the power to save yourself, then the rest of your team loathe you. It's a lose-lose situation because you had the best dish last night.

There are a shit ton of dessert challenges. It seems like half of the show is desserts, especially elimination challenges. How many times do I have to hear someone say I got sent home because of (insert dessert)?

I love how it’s generally known that saving yourself makes you look really self centered bc as the captain you’re supposed to lead your team to victory, UNTIL Courtney does it. Gordon literally starts off by saying “Based on that outstanding performance, if you want to save yourself you can” like ?? I’m just trying to imagine the reaction if Cutter saved himself. The judges would rip him to shreds. The Courtney favoritism was so obvious this season.

Topic. I've only seen them use the "restaurant" portion of the Master Chef kitchen for the seasons' auditions and finales...and it's kitted out like a full dining room despite the home cooks only really serving the judges. It overall seems like a waste of space, but I'm sure it's used for SOMETHING.

Is it part of the training? Any previous contenders able to weigh in?

https://youtu.be/imKsAa0Mw2U?si=GUQeUD_zm3fxeBeM

Greg ain’t that bad. IMO

People can’t take a joke these days.

“Unlike my wife …. She can take a lot more than a joke”

“Nice tits… “

I knew for a fact that Gerron would win the elimination against Samantha because he was the last one who wore Joe’s pin. It was kinda obvious he would get a free ride to the finale no matter what as the show wants each mentee of the judges in the finale. Season 9’s gimmick was just broken. However, this show always send home the strongest cooks so I shouldn’t be surprised…

Whenever a contestant says something like, "I recommend drizzling a little sauce over the potatoes.", the judges seem to get really offended. Why?

I tried the CTV app and it's a buggy, ads every 30 seconds, mess.

I was just wondering if they’re allowed to sit at all whenever sent to the balcony, or if they’re just truly interested in seeing what all the other contestants are cooking? I could see both being true…production wanting shots, and their interest in the other contestants’ meals…this is a competition after all. but i just find it strange that not one person is ever sitting once on the safety of the balcony

A bit random but I’m looking for a scene in Masterchef Professionals UK a few years ago where one of the chefs (I think named Ryan) serves undercooked fish and Marcus says something like “undercooked fish, in the semi finals of Masterchef, really Ryan?”

Does anyone know which series this was and where I can find the episode?

And that was the episode after David walked out of the door and Gordon had to beg him to come back too.

In my opinion:

• Terry and Andrea (S7)
• Jamie (S10)

in season 4, Krissi’s son (nor any other family member) was able to come on the episode where they bring family. i remember crying for her cause i just couldn’t imagine being the only one with no one there. now im on season 10 and Micha’s family didn’t come on family episode.. Gordon went on to say that it’s never happened in the ten years of masterchef. if i can remember, how can’t an entire production team not have one person that says, actually don’t forget about Krissi!

I have noticed that Gordon and Christina Tosi pronounce French macarons as Mac-A-Roon. Which is a completely different pastry. I worked at a patisserie for several years and our French owner always grilled it into me that it is pronounced mac-ah-rown and macaroons are coconut chocolate cookies. It doesn’t really matter but Christina being a pastry chef, I would expect A-1 pronunciation. Maybe it’s my OCD I’m not sure. Regardless I love the show & won’t stop watching!! Have any of y’all noticed?

I decided to try and see if it could get back into it with this most recent season and I found myself bored. It feels like a high stake competition and more like an elementary school field day.

I’ve been watching AU and the differences are night and day.

i don’t know but i’ve always felt like all they ever do is complain immensely about the wait, as if they’ve been waiting forever.

edit: also, customers complaining is one thing, but then you have the people they feed in the team challenges who also complain, when they aren’t even actual “customers”.

I rarely watch tv shows from my own country but oh my gosh, I'm enjoying it so much. I never expected to enjoy the contestants and just the whole vibe of it despite missing the season 1 as we only have 2 seasons now. I'm so happy masterchef came to my country as well. There isn't any translation in english for it but just wanted to share how happy I was when we got masterchef and that its actually good

Looking to submit an application. Anyone have tips who has applied and made it past the first round on having a strong application? The intro video, the cooking video, the questions, etc.

I know UK and Australia upload the contestants recipes online but I can't find anything similar for Indonesia, US, Turkey or any other country?

if anyone has any links please drop the below. Thanks!

So I'm curious, the seasons seem so long, and the contestants talk about how they gave up everything to be on the show. It feels like a long time for someone to take off work to compete. I feel it limits people from going on the show. Other food shows seem to be shorter and bring on more contestants, and they don't complain about losing their jobs.

Would shorter seasons open the show for more people to compete? Does anyone else feel this way?

When Gordon and the other judges eliminate certain contestants they sometimes invite them to visit or even work at their restaurants, is there any evidence of this really happening?

i just finished watching the truffle episode in season 2, and i have to say…i’m a bit confused on how Jennifer’s dish didn’t get her sent home. i know she is a very talented cook, but with the rules in mind—being judged strictly on what is presented in the current round, deeming all past dishes irrelevant—shouldn’t she have been sent home? all she made were eggs. i understand Erryn’s dish was very bad, but was it really worse than Jennifer’s undercooked eggs?

FYI please don’t spoil the ending of S2 for me. i started watching Masterchef around S6 or 7, so i’m just now going back to watch older seasons.