1 00:00:01,585 --> 00:00:04,503 Gordon: Previously on "masterchef: Generations"... 2 00:00:04,547 --> 00:00:06,463 Welcome to the masterchef kitchen! 3 00:00:06,465 --> 00:00:10,384 ...The auditions began with the millennials... 4 00:00:10,386 --> 00:00:13,303 We're moving food in a new exciting direction. 5 00:00:13,305 --> 00:00:16,306 Millennials know how to learn, they know how to innovate, and they know how listen. 6 00:00:16,392 --> 00:00:18,225 What's the millennial twist on this thing? 7 00:00:18,269 --> 00:00:19,727 Instead of serving it traditionally, 8 00:00:19,812 --> 00:00:20,894 I'm gonna air fry them. 9 00:00:20,938 --> 00:00:22,646 Is that a millennial thing now? 10 00:00:22,690 --> 00:00:25,774 ...As the first five white aprons were handed out. 11 00:00:25,818 --> 00:00:28,861 The herbs, the freshness, I could eat this every day. 12 00:00:28,904 --> 00:00:31,196 There are three certainties in life, 13 00:00:31,198 --> 00:00:33,907 Death, taxes, and you getting an apron right now. 14 00:00:33,909 --> 00:00:35,784 Thank you so much. Thank you. 15 00:00:35,828 --> 00:00:37,828 Delicious. Really delicious. 16 00:00:37,872 --> 00:00:39,913 In true millennial style, should we do a selfie? 17 00:00:39,957 --> 00:00:42,458 Absolutely. 18 00:00:42,460 --> 00:00:46,295 Tonight the auditions continue with the oldest generation, 19 00:00:46,338 --> 00:00:47,921 - The baby boomers... - Go, boomers! 20 00:00:47,923 --> 00:00:51,091 Please welcome my mother lidia bastianich. 21 00:00:52,803 --> 00:00:54,470 ...As more home cooks compete... 22 00:00:54,513 --> 00:00:57,598 I'm a baby boomer blooming in the kitchen now. 23 00:00:57,641 --> 00:01:00,642 - I smell something. Is that okay? - You burned the venison. 24 00:01:00,686 --> 00:01:03,353 These recipes that we're cooking are from a heritage cooks. 25 00:01:03,397 --> 00:01:05,230 I'm gonna show them what the old folks can do. 26 00:01:05,274 --> 00:01:07,274 ...For a coveted white apron. 27 00:01:07,318 --> 00:01:09,684 The chicken, crispy, and the flavor is excellent. 28 00:01:09,695 --> 00:01:12,112 The dish is good. I like you. I like the energy. 29 00:01:12,156 --> 00:01:16,325 This is a perfectly executed dish for children. 30 00:01:19,246 --> 00:01:24,124 - ( music playing ) - ( cheering ) 31 00:01:24,168 --> 00:01:27,461 - Season 14! - Baby boomer! 32 00:01:27,505 --> 00:01:28,921 This is unbelievable, isn't it? 33 00:01:28,964 --> 00:01:31,507 This is gonna be so exciting. 34 00:01:32,718 --> 00:01:34,093 - Right. - At all. 35 00:01:34,136 --> 00:01:37,221 I may be old, but age is just a number. 36 00:01:37,264 --> 00:01:39,431 We taught the young kids how to do it. 37 00:01:39,475 --> 00:01:42,184 I'm gonna get down in this kitchen and show them what the older folk can do. 38 00:01:42,228 --> 00:01:43,602 - Yay! - ( laughs ) 39 00:01:43,646 --> 00:01:46,438 I'm ready. Ready or not, here I come. I'm ready. 40 00:01:46,524 --> 00:01:49,149 Yeah, it would be great if I won. I'd be really happy. 41 00:01:49,193 --> 00:01:51,527 I'm not scared at all. You know why? 42 00:01:51,570 --> 00:01:53,695 Experience, wisdom, and knowledge. 43 00:01:53,697 --> 00:01:58,617 I'm gonna show chef ramsay this a 60-year-old boomer can kick some ass. 44 00:01:58,661 --> 00:02:00,077 Oh, my gosh. Here it goes. 45 00:02:00,121 --> 00:02:03,789 - Oh, my god. - ( cheers and applause ) 46 00:02:03,833 --> 00:02:06,416 - Whoo! - ( laughing ) 47 00:02:08,796 --> 00:02:11,755 Yeah! 48 00:02:11,757 --> 00:02:13,966 - Woohoo! - Whoo! 49 00:02:15,427 --> 00:02:18,387 - Whoo! - Yeah! 50 00:02:18,430 --> 00:02:21,306 - Wow. - Wow! 51 00:02:21,350 --> 00:02:26,228 Thank you so much, and welcome back to "masterchef: Generations." 52 00:02:26,272 --> 00:02:29,398 - ( cheering ) - yeah! 53 00:02:29,441 --> 00:02:32,317 Now, so far we've seen the millennials, 54 00:02:32,361 --> 00:02:35,404 And there are three more generations to go. 55 00:02:35,447 --> 00:02:39,324 Tonight five more talented home cooks 56 00:02:39,326 --> 00:02:42,494 Will earn their spot in this competition. 57 00:02:42,538 --> 00:02:46,748 Now, the generation cooking tonight 58 00:02:46,792 --> 00:02:51,170 Is the baby boomers! 59 00:02:51,172 --> 00:02:53,755 All: Boomers, boomers, boomers! 60 00:02:53,799 --> 00:02:56,258 - Yeah! - Boomers, boomers! 61 00:02:56,260 --> 00:02:59,428 Okay, boomers, listen up. You're all over 59 years young. 62 00:02:59,471 --> 00:03:02,139 I mean, you've seen vietnam. You've seen the '60s. 63 00:03:02,183 --> 00:03:04,850 Your recipes have been passed down through generations, 64 00:03:04,894 --> 00:03:07,811 And without a doubt, taste delicious. 65 00:03:07,855 --> 00:03:10,439 - Yeah! - Whoo! 66 00:03:10,441 --> 00:03:14,318 Okay, guys, to acquire that coveted apron, 67 00:03:14,361 --> 00:03:16,153 You need three judges to say yes. 68 00:03:16,155 --> 00:03:20,240 And we have a special fourth guest judge 69 00:03:20,284 --> 00:03:23,493 Joining us this evening from your generation. 70 00:03:23,537 --> 00:03:27,789 She's a great chef, she's a cookbook author, 71 00:03:27,833 --> 00:03:30,083 - She's a restaurateur. - Wow. 72 00:03:30,127 --> 00:03:32,753 Joe: But her greatest accomplishment of all, 73 00:03:32,796 --> 00:03:35,214 She raised me. 74 00:03:35,257 --> 00:03:36,924 - ( laughs ) - oh! Mom! 75 00:03:36,926 --> 00:03:42,346 Please welcome my mother lidia bastianich. 76 00:03:48,479 --> 00:03:50,854 Welcome back. So good to see you. 77 00:03:50,898 --> 00:03:52,397 Thank you. 78 00:03:54,360 --> 00:03:55,525 Hello. 79 00:03:56,862 --> 00:03:59,404 Aww, joe. 80 00:03:59,448 --> 00:04:01,073 Welcome back to the masterchef kitchen. 81 00:04:01,116 --> 00:04:02,741 It's a pleasure and an honor to have you back. 82 00:04:02,785 --> 00:04:05,118 Oh, my pleasure being here. 83 00:04:05,162 --> 00:04:07,537 Honestly, you have done it all in the world of food. 84 00:04:07,581 --> 00:04:09,706 You've cooked alongside julia child 85 00:04:09,750 --> 00:04:12,292 And hosted several amazing 86 00:04:12,294 --> 00:04:14,336 Emmy-award winning food shows, 87 00:04:14,380 --> 00:04:18,298 Not to mention your hugely successful restaurant empire. 88 00:04:18,300 --> 00:04:21,760 Literally, truly, living legend of italian cuisine. 89 00:04:21,804 --> 00:04:23,720 - Come on. - Thank you, thank you. 90 00:04:23,764 --> 00:04:25,430 ( all cheering ) 91 00:04:25,432 --> 00:04:28,308 Being a legendary baby boomer, lidia, 92 00:04:28,352 --> 00:04:30,978 What advice would you give these baby boomers tonight? 93 00:04:31,021 --> 00:04:32,896 We, I think, are the basis, 94 00:04:32,898 --> 00:04:36,400 The roots, the stability of home cooking. 95 00:04:36,443 --> 00:04:39,528 So don't think about the other generations. 96 00:04:39,571 --> 00:04:42,364 Just go to your base and do what you can do best. 97 00:04:42,408 --> 00:04:44,992 Yes. Wonderful. 98 00:04:46,412 --> 00:04:49,955 Right, don't forget, all of you talented baby boomers, 99 00:04:49,999 --> 00:04:54,126 There are only five aprons up for grabs tonight for your generation. 100 00:04:54,169 --> 00:04:57,421 Make sure you get your hands on one of them. 101 00:04:57,464 --> 00:05:00,841 Now your time starts when that clock starts. 102 00:05:00,884 --> 00:05:03,260 The very best of luck to you all. 103 00:05:03,304 --> 00:05:04,886 We'll see you in the restaurants. 104 00:05:04,930 --> 00:05:08,015 - ( all cheering ) - yeah! 105 00:05:12,104 --> 00:05:14,187 So tonight, baby boomers. 106 00:05:14,231 --> 00:05:16,273 They started everything for us, right? 107 00:05:16,317 --> 00:05:18,150 We laid the ground for you guys. 108 00:05:18,152 --> 00:05:19,735 What do you wanna see tonight? 109 00:05:19,737 --> 00:05:22,279 You know, I think that they're gonna respect the product, 110 00:05:22,323 --> 00:05:24,614 - Not wasting anything... - Yes. 111 00:05:24,658 --> 00:05:26,408 - ...And simple preparations. - Aarón: I agree. 112 00:05:26,410 --> 00:05:28,535 I think they're gonna pay homage through their dishes 113 00:05:28,537 --> 00:05:30,746 To the traditions of grandmother's kitchen. 114 00:05:30,789 --> 00:05:32,622 - Yep. - Here we go. 115 00:05:32,624 --> 00:05:34,166 ( all cheering ) 116 00:05:34,168 --> 00:05:37,169 - Let's do this! - Whoo! 117 00:05:37,212 --> 00:05:39,254 I didn't come all the way to lose to people 118 00:05:39,298 --> 00:05:41,340 That weren't even born when I started cooking. 119 00:05:41,383 --> 00:05:45,052 The boomers are well-seasoned and gen z's undercooked. 120 00:05:45,095 --> 00:05:47,596 ( laughter ) 121 00:05:47,639 --> 00:05:50,724 - You got it, pumpkin. - You know, I'm a mama bear. 122 00:05:50,726 --> 00:05:54,353 I love these young kids. But, man, I tell you what. I'm gonna kick their butt. 123 00:05:57,316 --> 00:06:00,108 I love being a boomer. Boomers are amazing. 124 00:06:00,194 --> 00:06:02,235 We know how to be mean, we know how to be soft, 125 00:06:02,279 --> 00:06:03,487 And we know how to win, 126 00:06:03,530 --> 00:06:05,614 And I think we can do it pretty graciously. 127 00:06:05,657 --> 00:06:09,242 I'm 63 years old, I have five kids, 128 00:06:09,286 --> 00:06:10,535 Eight grandchildren, 129 00:06:10,579 --> 00:06:12,537 But I have a lot of dreams and goals. 130 00:06:12,581 --> 00:06:15,749 Being in the masterchef kitchen is really exciting. 131 00:06:15,793 --> 00:06:16,875 It's super scary. 132 00:06:16,919 --> 00:06:18,710 But this is the top of the pack. 133 00:06:18,796 --> 00:06:21,922 I'm ready to go. 134 00:06:21,965 --> 00:06:25,050 - All right, gordon, let's go do it. - Shall we? 135 00:06:26,303 --> 00:06:29,805 - ( crowd cheering ) - hi, guys. 136 00:06:29,848 --> 00:06:31,681 - Whoo! - Let's go. 137 00:06:31,725 --> 00:06:34,142 - How are you? Hi, I'm rebecka. - Nice to see you. Welcome. 138 00:06:34,186 --> 00:06:37,437 - What are you cooking? - I'm cooking a pork chop with sour cream mash, 139 00:06:37,439 --> 00:06:39,356 A brussels sprout hash right here. 140 00:06:39,400 --> 00:06:40,732 And what's the deal with roux right here? 141 00:06:40,734 --> 00:06:42,526 What are you gonna do with that? 142 00:06:42,528 --> 00:06:44,111 So I'm gonna make my famous jalapeno white gravy. 143 00:06:44,154 --> 00:06:46,321 - Nice. - This is a super boomer dish. 144 00:06:46,365 --> 00:06:48,365 - So traditional. I love that. - Yeah. 145 00:06:48,409 --> 00:06:49,825 What separates the baby boomers 146 00:06:49,868 --> 00:06:51,535 From the millennials, for instance? 147 00:06:51,578 --> 00:06:54,663 So these recipes that we're cooking are from heritage cooks. 148 00:06:54,706 --> 00:06:57,290 You know, I'm trying to elevate things for this generation, 149 00:06:57,334 --> 00:06:59,292 Teach them, love them, and then kick their butts. 150 00:06:59,336 --> 00:07:01,420 - Yeah! - I love that. I love that. 151 00:07:01,463 --> 00:07:03,713 And you're not frazzled. You're talking back to him. 152 00:07:03,757 --> 00:07:05,090 Usually, he's very intimidating. 153 00:07:05,134 --> 00:07:06,341 - Stop it. - I'm not afraid of anybody. 154 00:07:06,385 --> 00:07:08,301 I got no fear. I'm gonna have some fun. 155 00:07:08,345 --> 00:07:10,595 You gotta be careful what you wish for. 156 00:07:10,639 --> 00:07:13,014 He transforms into somebody else in a field challenge, all right? 157 00:07:13,100 --> 00:07:17,602 - Hey, I'm ready. - A pencil comes out, and all things go backwards. 158 00:07:17,646 --> 00:07:20,480 He has not seen a mother with a wooden spoon. 159 00:07:20,524 --> 00:07:22,691 Oh! 160 00:07:22,734 --> 00:07:24,484 Orale! I love it. 161 00:07:24,528 --> 00:07:27,654 Noted. Very best of luck. Don't mess this up. 162 00:07:27,698 --> 00:07:30,449 - Oh, ( bleep ). - Exactly! 163 00:07:35,789 --> 00:07:37,289 - 4 1/2 minutes. - Rebecka: Okay. 164 00:07:37,291 --> 00:07:39,499 Pork chops are really tough 165 00:07:39,543 --> 00:07:42,169 Especially deep frying or frying in a pan. 166 00:07:42,212 --> 00:07:44,087 You never know what you're gonna get 167 00:07:44,131 --> 00:07:45,380 Unless you're really paying attention. 168 00:07:45,424 --> 00:07:48,175 I hope that it comes out really good. 169 00:07:48,218 --> 00:07:53,138 All: Five, four, three, two, one. 170 00:07:53,182 --> 00:07:55,891 - ( all cheering ) - whoo! 171 00:07:55,934 --> 00:07:58,435 I have given so much in my life 172 00:07:58,479 --> 00:08:01,313 Working day and night for my family. 173 00:08:01,356 --> 00:08:05,442 And so now it's time for me, me, me, 174 00:08:05,444 --> 00:08:07,986 To be the person who's in the forefront. 175 00:08:07,988 --> 00:08:09,821 This is my time to shine. 176 00:08:09,865 --> 00:08:14,576 - Welcome! - All right. And you are? 177 00:08:14,620 --> 00:08:18,121 My name is rebecka. I'm from castle rock, colorado. I'm 63 years old. 178 00:08:18,165 --> 00:08:21,625 - And I am so thankful to be here with you today. - What's your day job? 179 00:08:21,668 --> 00:08:26,129 Well, I'm retired now, but when I was young and thin and all of that stuff, 180 00:08:26,173 --> 00:08:29,132 - I sang professional opera. - Both: Wow. 181 00:08:29,176 --> 00:08:30,509 What do you got? Let's hear something. 182 00:08:31,887 --> 00:08:34,763 ( vocalizing ) 183 00:08:38,560 --> 00:08:41,520 ( continues vocalizing ) 184 00:08:41,563 --> 00:08:43,855 - Wow. - That was amazing. That's beautiful. 185 00:08:43,899 --> 00:08:46,483 - Excellent. - Okay, what's the dish, please? 186 00:08:46,527 --> 00:08:49,236 I made for you a deep-fried pork chop, 187 00:08:49,279 --> 00:08:50,820 Sour cream mashed potatoes, 188 00:08:50,864 --> 00:08:53,281 Brussels sprouts, cranberries, and bacon, 189 00:08:53,325 --> 00:08:55,408 And creamy jalapeno gravy. 190 00:08:55,452 --> 00:08:59,496 - Wow. - We served heavy plates when we were growing up. 191 00:08:59,581 --> 00:09:02,332 I wanna learn finesse. That's why I'm here. 192 00:09:02,376 --> 00:09:05,919 You have come to the top notch culinary school in the world then. 193 00:09:05,921 --> 00:09:09,297 The question is, do you have what it takes to compete 194 00:09:09,341 --> 00:09:11,591 With gen x, millennials, gen z? 195 00:09:11,593 --> 00:09:14,386 Well, I have a lot of energy and I'm super aggressive. 196 00:09:14,429 --> 00:09:16,137 - All right. - And I'm not afraid of anything. 197 00:09:16,139 --> 00:09:18,306 - Right. Shall we? - Let's check it out. 198 00:09:18,350 --> 00:09:19,349 Okay. 199 00:09:22,771 --> 00:09:24,354 Ah, whew, dear. Yeah. 200 00:09:24,398 --> 00:09:27,566 Presentation-wise, it does look a bit dated, right? 201 00:09:27,609 --> 00:09:29,234 I said elevate. 202 00:09:29,278 --> 00:09:32,487 I didn't mean pork chops suspended from the ceiling. 203 00:09:32,531 --> 00:09:34,489 And I'm not being rude, I'm just being honest. 204 00:09:36,285 --> 00:09:38,910 It's like you've dressed this dish in the dark. 205 00:09:38,954 --> 00:09:40,996 Um... 206 00:09:55,679 --> 00:09:57,429 Ah, whew, dear. Yeah. 207 00:09:57,472 --> 00:10:00,098 Presentation-wise, it does look a bit dated, right? 208 00:10:01,435 --> 00:10:03,393 And I'm not being rude, I'm just being honest. 209 00:10:05,230 --> 00:10:07,814 It's like you've dressed this dish in the dark. 210 00:10:07,858 --> 00:10:09,441 Um... 211 00:10:09,484 --> 00:10:11,526 But ultimately, it's down to the taste, okay? 212 00:10:11,528 --> 00:10:14,154 Shall we dig in? 213 00:10:14,197 --> 00:10:17,699 Let's see the cook on the pork chop as well. 214 00:10:17,701 --> 00:10:19,367 - Lidia: Nice. Beautiful. - It's cooked beautifully. 215 00:10:19,411 --> 00:10:21,328 - Right on. - Thank you. 216 00:10:26,793 --> 00:10:28,585 Lidia: So are you gonna dig in, too? 217 00:10:28,629 --> 00:10:30,587 - No, you go ahead. - Yeah? You want me to cut it for you? 218 00:10:30,631 --> 00:10:32,339 - No, no. I cut it myself. - Like I used to? 219 00:10:32,341 --> 00:10:34,799 ( laughing ) 220 00:10:34,843 --> 00:10:37,385 - When you were little. - Both: Choo-choo! 221 00:10:37,429 --> 00:10:40,639 - Who's a big boy? - How 'bout an airplane? ( imitates whooshing ) 222 00:10:40,682 --> 00:10:44,476 - ( laughing ) - you guys are easily amused. I love that. 223 00:10:44,519 --> 00:10:46,394 - We all did it for our kids, no? - No kidding. 224 00:10:46,396 --> 00:10:48,521 - That's the truth. - Okay, I'm gonna start off with the positives. 225 00:10:48,565 --> 00:10:50,315 - The pork's cooked beautifully. - Thank you. 226 00:10:50,359 --> 00:10:53,109 And there are so many amazing flavors there, 227 00:10:53,153 --> 00:10:54,944 But we need to give your plate a facelift. 228 00:10:54,988 --> 00:10:57,155 - Yeah. - It just needs to be brought into the modern world. 229 00:10:57,199 --> 00:11:00,784 - Yeah. Wonderful. Thank you. - But the pork is exceptional. 230 00:11:00,827 --> 00:11:03,411 - I feel like this dish is giving me a hug... - Oh! 231 00:11:03,455 --> 00:11:05,330 ...Like my abuela or my mama would give me a hug, 232 00:11:05,374 --> 00:11:06,790 - Which is a huge complement. - Oh, yeah. 233 00:11:06,833 --> 00:11:08,667 - Delicious. - Thank you so much, yeah. 234 00:11:08,710 --> 00:11:11,252 The flavor is excellent. Delicious on every single element. 235 00:11:11,338 --> 00:11:14,506 - This is really tasty. - Thank you so much. 236 00:11:14,549 --> 00:11:17,092 I'm not really sure what to say here. 237 00:11:17,135 --> 00:11:20,887 Um, this dish is, um... 238 00:11:20,889 --> 00:11:22,180 Exceptional. 239 00:11:22,224 --> 00:11:24,182 Just honored. Thank you. 240 00:11:24,184 --> 00:11:26,893 Okay, you need three yeses to go through. You know that? 241 00:11:26,895 --> 00:11:29,104 Right. Yeah. 242 00:11:29,147 --> 00:11:33,650 ( music playing ) 243 00:11:33,694 --> 00:11:36,236 Shall we? 244 00:11:36,279 --> 00:11:37,779 - Judges: Yes! - Yeah! 245 00:11:37,823 --> 00:11:40,281 - You deserve the four. - Oh, thank you so much. 246 00:11:40,283 --> 00:11:42,242 - I really am honored. - Congratulations. 247 00:11:42,285 --> 00:11:43,410 - Thank you so much. Thank you. - Really well done, rebecka. 248 00:11:43,495 --> 00:11:44,786 I'm just honored. Thank you so much. 249 00:11:44,830 --> 00:11:48,707 ( music playing ) 250 00:11:48,750 --> 00:11:51,751 ( all cheering ) 251 00:11:51,795 --> 00:11:55,130 Congratulations. Very proud of you. 252 00:11:55,173 --> 00:11:57,507 I just won a masterchef apron. 253 00:11:57,551 --> 00:12:01,553 This is such a validation. It feels, like, not real. 254 00:12:01,555 --> 00:12:03,304 - Can you believe it? - That's awesome. I do believe it. 255 00:12:03,348 --> 00:12:04,806 - I don't believe it. - I've always believed in you. 256 00:12:04,850 --> 00:12:08,393 - I love you. - I love you, too. 257 00:12:11,022 --> 00:12:15,275 If she has the stamina and persistence to cook like this throughout... 258 00:12:15,318 --> 00:12:17,193 - Oh, my god. - ...She could really be a contender. 259 00:12:17,195 --> 00:12:19,404 - Wow. - Lidia: She has the potential. 260 00:12:19,448 --> 00:12:21,823 Gordon: That's one apron down. Four to go. 261 00:12:21,867 --> 00:12:23,742 - Great start. - Joe: Excellent. 262 00:12:28,165 --> 00:12:30,123 Derak: Let's hear some noise back there! 263 00:12:31,585 --> 00:12:34,502 I know about gen x, gen z. I raised them. 264 00:12:34,546 --> 00:12:36,421 I changed their diapers. So I'm here for it. 265 00:12:36,465 --> 00:12:37,881 I'm gonna show them how to do it. 266 00:12:37,924 --> 00:12:40,759 Hi, I'm derak green. I am 59 years old. 267 00:12:40,802 --> 00:12:42,343 I have six kids. I have 15 grands. 268 00:12:42,387 --> 00:12:44,721 - I have two great-grands. - Yeah! 269 00:12:44,765 --> 00:12:47,515 They're keeping me young. 270 00:12:47,559 --> 00:12:51,144 I'm making sticky pork belly, creamy smoked gouda grits, 271 00:12:51,188 --> 00:12:53,188 With a quail egg on top. 272 00:12:53,231 --> 00:12:55,482 Breakfast for dinner. But you know what? 273 00:12:55,525 --> 00:12:57,400 I like to push the envelope. I'm that grandfather 274 00:12:57,444 --> 00:12:59,319 That's gonna make it happen, all right? 275 00:12:59,362 --> 00:13:03,990 All: Five, four, three, two, one. 276 00:13:07,662 --> 00:13:09,287 Welcome, welcome, welcome. 277 00:13:09,331 --> 00:13:12,248 I made my breakfast for dinner. 278 00:13:12,292 --> 00:13:17,128 Asian sticky pork belly over some smoked gouda grits, 279 00:13:17,172 --> 00:13:20,173 An over-easy quail egg, a little crispy shell. 280 00:13:20,217 --> 00:13:21,424 Joe: Shall we taste? 281 00:13:23,553 --> 00:13:26,429 So, visually, it doesn't look like a baby boomer's dish. 282 00:13:26,431 --> 00:13:28,264 You've sort of gone all a little bit millennial on me. 283 00:13:28,308 --> 00:13:30,391 - Yes, I did. - Look, it has everything 284 00:13:30,435 --> 00:13:33,353 Going for it visually to be a tasty dish. 285 00:13:33,396 --> 00:13:34,687 Let's hope it lives up to its looks. 286 00:13:34,731 --> 00:13:36,981 All right. We'll find out. 287 00:13:43,698 --> 00:13:46,533 Pork belly is good. It's seasoned beautifully. 288 00:13:46,576 --> 00:13:49,285 The big issue I've got here is the gumminess of the grits. 289 00:13:49,329 --> 00:13:52,914 And I'm not too sure if gouda is the right cheese for that. 290 00:13:52,958 --> 00:13:56,584 - Okay. - Derak, I think for me, it kind of registers 291 00:13:56,628 --> 00:13:59,587 Like a quick service chinese restaurant, 292 00:13:59,631 --> 00:14:03,258 And that's not necessarily a good thing. 293 00:14:03,301 --> 00:14:05,093 I think that the flavor of the pork 294 00:14:05,136 --> 00:14:08,096 And the spices is very good. 295 00:14:08,181 --> 00:14:12,300 - I enjoyed it very much. - Look, it's, um-- it's good, 296 00:14:12,310 --> 00:14:15,228 But is it good enough for a very competitive 297 00:14:15,230 --> 00:14:18,481 Multi-generational masterchef kitchen? 298 00:14:18,525 --> 00:14:21,359 I'm not sure. 299 00:14:24,364 --> 00:14:25,488 ( crowd groans ) 300 00:14:28,577 --> 00:14:31,536 I didn't get an apron this time, but I came here to learn. 301 00:14:31,580 --> 00:14:35,206 And always remember, food is a vehicle for love. 302 00:14:35,292 --> 00:14:37,625 Be better and make the world better. 303 00:14:42,257 --> 00:14:44,257 You know what's funny? I don't feel like a boomer... 304 00:14:44,301 --> 00:14:45,717 Till I get up in the morning. 305 00:14:45,760 --> 00:14:48,219 I'm gonna show them what the old folks can do. 306 00:14:48,263 --> 00:14:52,265 I'm here to get that apron. Later I'll get the trophy. 307 00:14:53,602 --> 00:14:58,271 My name is warren, I am a young 70 years old. 308 00:14:58,315 --> 00:15:00,773 When I was young I loved to cook, 309 00:15:00,775 --> 00:15:02,859 And I was a flight attendant. 310 00:15:02,903 --> 00:15:05,561 For 27 years, I was able to taste the foods of the world 311 00:15:05,572 --> 00:15:07,447 And it really developed my palate. 312 00:15:07,449 --> 00:15:11,451 No matter where I went, I would find myself cooking. 313 00:15:11,453 --> 00:15:13,411 - Just a touch of olive oil. - ( muttering ) 314 00:15:13,455 --> 00:15:15,663 - Yeah! - Whoo! 315 00:15:15,665 --> 00:15:19,334 It was great experience, and it's all made me who I am. 316 00:15:19,336 --> 00:15:20,543 ( humming ) 317 00:15:20,587 --> 00:15:22,211 I need some of this wine. 318 00:15:22,213 --> 00:15:24,547 Now that I'm retired, I'm ready to start something new. 319 00:15:24,549 --> 00:15:27,592 So here I am in the masterchef kitchen. 320 00:15:27,594 --> 00:15:29,385 Hello! 321 00:15:30,764 --> 00:15:34,098 ( laughing ) can I say that? 322 00:15:34,184 --> 00:15:36,893 All right. Come on, joe. Show me the kitchen. 323 00:15:36,895 --> 00:15:39,270 - You wanna go? Let's go. - All right. 324 00:15:40,523 --> 00:15:44,067 ( cheering ) 325 00:15:44,110 --> 00:15:47,403 - Hello, sir. - Buongiorno, buongiorno! 326 00:15:47,447 --> 00:15:48,821 - What's your name? - I'm warren. 327 00:15:48,823 --> 00:15:50,990 - So what are you making for us? - I'm making my version 328 00:15:50,992 --> 00:15:53,326 Of a chicken piccata, and I'm doing a purée 329 00:15:53,328 --> 00:15:57,288 Of potatoes with garlic, and I'm just star struck looking at you. 330 00:15:57,332 --> 00:15:59,624 - ( laughter ) - no, no. Take your time. Take a deep breath. 331 00:15:59,668 --> 00:16:03,795 Roasted asparagus and a lemon fennel vinaigrette. 332 00:16:03,838 --> 00:16:05,630 So a classic italian dish. So, piccata's dish 333 00:16:05,674 --> 00:16:08,257 That definitely comes from the baby boomer generation. 334 00:16:08,301 --> 00:16:09,550 And who are these lovely ladies? 335 00:16:09,594 --> 00:16:11,803 - This is the niece squad. - The niece squad. 336 00:16:11,846 --> 00:16:14,305 - Niece squad! - Let me ask these ladies. Is this the real deal? 337 00:16:14,349 --> 00:16:16,724 - Can he really cook? - The real deal. 338 00:16:16,768 --> 00:16:18,184 - He's our masterchef. - They won't let me out of the kitchen. 339 00:16:18,186 --> 00:16:19,310 - No. - All right, well, 340 00:16:19,354 --> 00:16:20,561 We'll look forward to seeing it. 341 00:16:20,605 --> 00:16:21,771 - Good luck. - All right. 342 00:16:21,773 --> 00:16:22,772 - Nice to meet you. - Thank you. 343 00:16:22,816 --> 00:16:23,898 - Thank you. - Bye-bye. 344 00:16:23,900 --> 00:16:25,483 Bye-bye. 345 00:16:25,527 --> 00:16:27,360 - Chicken piccata. - Some interesting things. 346 00:16:27,478 --> 00:16:29,529 - Let's see. - Yes. Fantastic. 347 00:16:29,572 --> 00:16:33,783 - Warren: Time to plate. - All right. Looks so good. 348 00:16:33,827 --> 00:16:37,662 All: Four, three, two, one. 349 00:16:40,792 --> 00:16:42,375 Okay, I gotta go. 350 00:16:42,419 --> 00:16:44,252 I'm so glad that I'm getting the opportunity 351 00:16:44,295 --> 00:16:46,129 To cook in the masterchef kitchen. 352 00:16:46,172 --> 00:16:49,424 Even at 70, life doesn't stop just because you've retired. 353 00:16:49,467 --> 00:16:53,177 So I've put all the love I can into my plate to get that apron. 354 00:16:53,179 --> 00:16:56,305 - Welcome, welcome, welcome. - Oh, my god. 355 00:16:56,307 --> 00:16:58,808 Tell us your name, and what's the dish, please? 356 00:16:58,852 --> 00:17:01,352 I'm warren, I'm 70 years old. 357 00:17:01,354 --> 00:17:04,605 I made a chicken piccata with purée of mashed potatoes, 358 00:17:04,649 --> 00:17:09,360 Pan-roasted asparagus, and a lemon fennel vinaigrette. 359 00:17:09,404 --> 00:17:11,946 - As a baby boomer, you look great for 70. - You look great. 360 00:17:11,990 --> 00:17:15,324 - Lidia? Seriously? I mean, he looks good. - Yeah, absolutely. 361 00:17:15,368 --> 00:17:17,535 When I was younger, my body was a temple. 362 00:17:17,579 --> 00:17:19,203 - Wow. - Now it's the temple of doom. 363 00:17:19,247 --> 00:17:22,749 - ( laughter ) - shall we? 364 00:17:22,751 --> 00:17:24,667 Okay, right. 365 00:17:24,711 --> 00:17:26,169 Joe, please, visually? 366 00:17:26,171 --> 00:17:28,171 It looks like that kind of classic dish 367 00:17:28,214 --> 00:17:29,714 You would expect from a boomer. 368 00:17:29,716 --> 00:17:31,674 You got your veg, you got your starch, 369 00:17:31,676 --> 00:17:34,385 You got your protein. It's very responsible. 370 00:17:34,429 --> 00:17:36,471 - I hope it works for you. - Okay. 371 00:17:36,514 --> 00:17:39,390 - Interesting. Lidia? - What I'm looking for is a little sauce. 372 00:17:39,434 --> 00:17:41,642 It was drizzled on top. There's no sauce underneath. 373 00:17:41,644 --> 00:17:44,729 Oh, here it is. All right, looks good. 374 00:17:44,773 --> 00:17:46,481 - Thank you. - Shall we dig in? 375 00:17:50,403 --> 00:17:52,028 Ay-yi... 376 00:17:54,574 --> 00:17:55,865 Right, warren, as you know, 377 00:17:55,867 --> 00:17:57,700 You need three yeses for an apron. 378 00:17:57,702 --> 00:18:01,370 I love the smoothness of that mashed potato. 379 00:18:01,414 --> 00:18:03,164 - The chicken's cooked beautifully. - Thank you. 380 00:18:03,208 --> 00:18:04,874 The dish is good. I like you, I like the energy, 381 00:18:04,876 --> 00:18:07,376 And for 70 years of age, you're quite rare. 382 00:18:07,420 --> 00:18:13,174 I'm excited about you kicking other generations up the backside. 383 00:18:13,218 --> 00:18:15,593 - Mm-hmm? - So it's a resounding yes. 384 00:18:15,595 --> 00:18:18,262 - Oh, god. - Aarón, please. 385 00:18:18,306 --> 00:18:19,597 Yeah, I just love the tenderness of the chicken. 386 00:18:19,599 --> 00:18:22,133 I love the fluffiness of the potatoes, 387 00:18:22,143 --> 00:18:23,726 - And I know there's a lot more in you. - Okay. 388 00:18:23,728 --> 00:18:26,896 And I'm excited to see that. For me, it's an absolute yes. 389 00:18:26,940 --> 00:18:30,942 Two yeses. Uh, joe, please. 390 00:18:30,985 --> 00:18:33,569 This is a well-conceptualized, 391 00:18:33,571 --> 00:18:37,615 - Perfectly executed dish... - My god. 392 00:18:37,659 --> 00:18:40,284 - ...For children. - Oh! 393 00:18:41,871 --> 00:18:43,246 Wow. 394 00:18:52,298 --> 00:18:55,216 This is a well-conceptualized, 395 00:18:55,218 --> 00:18:58,845 - Perfectly executed dish... - My god. 396 00:18:58,888 --> 00:19:01,389 - ...For children. - Oh! 397 00:19:01,432 --> 00:19:04,851 This dish for me is too simple. Unfortunately, it's a no. 398 00:19:04,894 --> 00:19:08,396 Gordon: Wow. That's two yeses, one no. 399 00:19:08,439 --> 00:19:10,648 You need three yeses to get your hands on that apron. 400 00:19:10,650 --> 00:19:11,816 Lidia? 401 00:19:11,860 --> 00:19:14,652 - Uh, the dish is good. - Thank you. 402 00:19:14,696 --> 00:19:18,573 Love the potatoes. But you need a little bit of acidity. 403 00:19:18,616 --> 00:19:19,782 Okay. 404 00:19:19,826 --> 00:19:23,661 So, um, I'm going to say... 405 00:19:29,878 --> 00:19:33,421 - ( crowd groans ) - I tried. 406 00:19:33,464 --> 00:19:34,755 I got it. 407 00:19:34,799 --> 00:19:37,633 ( all cheering ) 408 00:19:37,677 --> 00:19:39,218 ( laughing ) 409 00:19:39,262 --> 00:19:40,553 I'm over the moon. 410 00:19:40,638 --> 00:19:42,555 It just shows, always try something new. 411 00:19:42,599 --> 00:19:44,390 You're never too old to keep going on, you know? 412 00:19:44,434 --> 00:19:47,894 Watch the hair. This is so cool! Yay! 413 00:19:47,896 --> 00:19:50,563 - Warren! - I cannot believe it. 414 00:19:50,607 --> 00:19:53,774 - Yeah. - You are going to be the next masterchef. 415 00:19:53,818 --> 00:19:57,528 - I'm gonna try. - Yay! 416 00:19:59,532 --> 00:20:01,490 - Joe, it's good. - What is the matter with you guys? 417 00:20:01,534 --> 00:20:04,285 There's good techniques here. There's a lot of potential! 418 00:20:04,329 --> 00:20:06,287 Okay, you cook good techniques for kids. This is "masterchef." 419 00:20:06,331 --> 00:20:07,622 - No, no. - Don't be a snob in front of your mother. 420 00:20:07,624 --> 00:20:09,332 - Sorry, lidia. - Aarón: Yeah. 421 00:20:09,375 --> 00:20:10,541 Show some gratitude, young man. 422 00:20:10,543 --> 00:20:13,336 - Aarón: Come on. - I'm sorry, lidia. 423 00:20:13,338 --> 00:20:15,755 - I created a little... - Monster. 424 00:20:15,757 --> 00:20:17,715 Lidia: I can handle. 425 00:20:17,717 --> 00:20:21,594 Two aprons down, three to go. 426 00:20:23,890 --> 00:20:26,682 - ( cheering ) - go, brazil! 427 00:20:26,726 --> 00:20:30,019 Easy-peasy, man! 'ey! 428 00:20:30,021 --> 00:20:32,188 I was the automotive industry for 36 years. 429 00:20:32,232 --> 00:20:33,689 Time to cook? Never. 430 00:20:33,733 --> 00:20:37,735 I'm a baby boomer blooming in the kitchen now. 431 00:20:37,779 --> 00:20:39,570 Age is just a number. 432 00:20:39,614 --> 00:20:42,740 My name is horacio. I'm originally from brazil. 433 00:20:42,784 --> 00:20:45,818 Currently leaving in nashville, the party place. 434 00:20:45,828 --> 00:20:48,329 I'm 62 years old, going 63, 435 00:20:48,373 --> 00:20:50,206 But in general I don't feel my age. 436 00:20:50,250 --> 00:20:53,668 Put me in the party, I'm the first one to start to dance. 437 00:20:53,711 --> 00:20:56,170 Oh! 438 00:20:56,172 --> 00:20:58,172 But I get the right nowadays 439 00:20:58,174 --> 00:21:01,259 To have a nap in the afternoon, okay? 440 00:21:02,095 --> 00:21:04,762 I love to cook brazilian food, 441 00:21:04,806 --> 00:21:07,306 Which is rich in flavor and color, 442 00:21:07,308 --> 00:21:10,142 But I'm not very much a picasso plater. 443 00:21:10,144 --> 00:21:13,271 I am more like... 444 00:21:16,359 --> 00:21:17,650 Whoo! Whoo! 445 00:21:17,694 --> 00:21:21,362 Hardest part of this dish is to blend the spices. 446 00:21:21,406 --> 00:21:25,324 The flavors are not right, it's gonna be just another stew. 447 00:21:25,326 --> 00:21:30,538 All: Six, five, four, three, two, one. 448 00:21:33,376 --> 00:21:35,459 I nailed it! 449 00:21:36,629 --> 00:21:38,170 What I'm nervous about, 450 00:21:38,172 --> 00:21:41,132 The judges are the top of the galaxy 451 00:21:41,134 --> 00:21:42,883 In the culinary industry. 452 00:21:42,927 --> 00:21:45,511 You have to nail it, otherwise, you're done. 453 00:21:45,555 --> 00:21:48,681 - Bienvenido, señor. - Gracias, señor. 454 00:21:48,725 --> 00:21:51,100 - All right. - I am horacio. 455 00:21:51,144 --> 00:21:54,312 Today I bring you one of the most traditional 456 00:21:54,355 --> 00:21:57,148 Historical dishes in brazil. 457 00:21:57,191 --> 00:22:01,819 This is a moqueca with shrimp, rice, and a lot of peppers. 458 00:22:01,863 --> 00:22:04,405 - So, shall we? - Okay, let's do it. 459 00:22:04,449 --> 00:22:05,281 Enjoy. 460 00:22:06,701 --> 00:22:09,327 Listen, visually, it looks a little bit old fashioned. 461 00:22:09,370 --> 00:22:12,747 The rice in the ring mold is very evident of the baby boomers, right? 462 00:22:12,790 --> 00:22:14,415 - From the '70s. - Yeah. 463 00:22:14,459 --> 00:22:17,209 Did you take the skins off the peppers? 464 00:22:17,211 --> 00:22:20,504 - No. - It's so easy to remove the skin. 465 00:22:20,506 --> 00:22:23,007 It improves the flavor and the texture threefold. 466 00:22:23,051 --> 00:22:27,261 No, but the peppers, if you're gonna take off the skin, you give up the crunchiness. 467 00:22:27,263 --> 00:22:29,638 - But who wants to eat crunchy peppers, really? - Both: I do. 468 00:22:29,682 --> 00:22:31,265 - I don't. - Oh, okay. 469 00:22:32,477 --> 00:22:34,185 - Shall we? - Aarón and lidia: Yeah. 470 00:22:34,228 --> 00:22:36,187 Gordon: What seasoning did you use? 471 00:22:36,230 --> 00:22:38,314 Basil, thyme, coriander, 472 00:22:38,358 --> 00:22:41,275 Cumin, and then salt and pepper. 473 00:22:42,612 --> 00:22:44,320 Aarón: All right, horacio, 474 00:22:44,364 --> 00:22:46,155 You need three yeses in order to get an apron. 475 00:22:46,199 --> 00:22:48,699 - Lidia, you're up first. - Lidia: All right. 476 00:22:48,734 --> 00:22:53,204 The flavor is good, and the shrimp is cooked to perfection. 477 00:22:53,247 --> 00:22:56,040 - For me, it's a yes. - Thank you so much. 478 00:22:56,042 --> 00:23:01,504 Yeah, the basic flavor is good, but there's a lot of details that are unattended to. 479 00:23:01,547 --> 00:23:03,589 For me, the peppers are incomplete. 480 00:23:03,633 --> 00:23:06,133 The parsley cut is a little bit amateurish. 481 00:23:06,177 --> 00:23:09,178 So I'm gonna disagree with my mother 482 00:23:09,180 --> 00:23:10,513 And I am going to say no. 483 00:23:13,184 --> 00:23:15,851 - Aarón, please. - Aarón: Yeah, this is loaded with flavor. 484 00:23:15,895 --> 00:23:17,978 You chose a huge array of spices, 485 00:23:17,980 --> 00:23:19,563 But not one is dominating the other. 486 00:23:19,565 --> 00:23:22,691 So that leads me to believe that you know how to balance flavor. 487 00:23:22,735 --> 00:23:26,612 - So for that reason, it's a yes. - Thank you. 488 00:23:26,656 --> 00:23:29,532 So what have so far is one no, two yeses, 489 00:23:29,534 --> 00:23:33,577 And it's left in the hands of chef gordon ramsey. 490 00:23:33,621 --> 00:23:36,205 Gordon: Listen, the shrimp are cooked beautifully. 491 00:23:36,249 --> 00:23:38,707 - Rice is delicious. - Thank you. 492 00:23:38,793 --> 00:23:41,836 But I just nice the spices to cook out so they're just not so raw. 493 00:23:41,921 --> 00:23:46,465 I think you're a very passionate home cook. 494 00:23:46,551 --> 00:23:50,636 - But can I teach an old dog new tricks? - Absolutely. 495 00:23:50,680 --> 00:23:52,721 Please. 496 00:24:05,570 --> 00:24:09,447 I think you're a very passionate home cook. 497 00:24:09,490 --> 00:24:13,701 - But can I teach an old dog new tricks? - Absolutely. 498 00:24:13,744 --> 00:24:15,995 Please. 499 00:24:15,997 --> 00:24:17,580 I like your confidence. 500 00:24:19,625 --> 00:24:20,624 It's a yes. 501 00:24:20,626 --> 00:24:23,419 ( gasping ) 502 00:24:23,463 --> 00:24:25,588 - Thank you so much. - Aarón: Good job, horacio. 503 00:24:25,631 --> 00:24:27,590 - All right, horacio. - Congratulations. 504 00:24:27,633 --> 00:24:29,884 - This is unbelievable. Thank you so much. Thank you. - Congratulations. 505 00:24:29,927 --> 00:24:33,179 Horacio: This is unbelievable. 506 00:24:33,222 --> 00:24:36,682 I am ready to kick all the other generations out of here. 507 00:24:36,726 --> 00:24:41,187 I'm gonna walk through and... 508 00:24:41,230 --> 00:24:42,855 Joey, really? Seriously? Skin on a pepper? 509 00:24:42,899 --> 00:24:44,607 - Absolutely. - What's happened to you? 510 00:24:44,650 --> 00:24:46,525 If you like crunch, you leave the skin on. 511 00:24:46,527 --> 00:24:48,527 It's not about crunch. It's just the right way to eat a pepper. 512 00:24:48,571 --> 00:24:50,237 Wow. Okay. 513 00:24:50,281 --> 00:24:54,408 Three aprons down, two to go. 514 00:24:54,452 --> 00:24:56,619 ( all cheering ) 515 00:24:59,332 --> 00:25:01,790 I am super excited! Look at me! 516 00:25:01,834 --> 00:25:03,626 I'm a boomer that knows how to cook! 517 00:25:05,755 --> 00:25:09,423 Everyone thinks that a baby boomer needs to cook very unhealthy. 518 00:25:09,425 --> 00:25:11,217 A lot of creams, a lot of butters. 519 00:25:11,260 --> 00:25:14,136 But I don't live like that. 520 00:25:14,138 --> 00:25:15,679 My name is chris, and my friends call me geags. 521 00:25:15,723 --> 00:25:20,559 I'm 60 years old, and I'm very, very into health and fitness. 522 00:25:20,561 --> 00:25:24,355 When I was growing up, I played baseball and hockey and football, 523 00:25:24,398 --> 00:25:27,066 And I have been a personal trainer for over 30 years. 524 00:25:27,109 --> 00:25:31,862 I eat very healthy, and I'm not a typical baby boomer type of cook. 525 00:25:31,864 --> 00:25:33,489 Awesome. 526 00:25:34,325 --> 00:25:36,700 - ( all cheering ) - hey! 527 00:25:36,744 --> 00:25:39,161 Whoo! 528 00:25:39,163 --> 00:25:41,288 - Good evening. How are you? - Hi, chef. 529 00:25:41,332 --> 00:25:43,123 - Your name, sir? - Hi, chef. Chris geagon. 530 00:25:43,167 --> 00:25:45,125 - They call me geags. - Both: Geags! 531 00:25:45,169 --> 00:25:47,545 - Geags. I'm a personal trainer. - You look fantastic. 532 00:25:47,588 --> 00:25:50,673 - I'm 60 years old. - Out of two judges, 533 00:25:50,716 --> 00:25:52,466 - Which one spends the most time in the gym? - You know something? 534 00:25:52,468 --> 00:25:54,426 I think we should try some push-ups, and we'll know then. 535 00:25:54,428 --> 00:25:56,428 All right, you go for it, gordon. I'll see you soon. 536 00:25:56,472 --> 00:25:58,556 - Come on, man. Come on. - Wait a minute. You gotta warm up. 537 00:25:58,599 --> 00:26:00,891 - We gotta warm up first. - Ready? 538 00:26:00,893 --> 00:26:03,143 - Right. Great. Love that. - Do ten. 539 00:26:03,187 --> 00:26:06,438 - Ten, yeah. You okay? - Yeah. 540 00:26:06,482 --> 00:26:08,691 Medic, medic! 541 00:26:08,734 --> 00:26:11,151 - Yes! Yes! - Four, three, two, one. 542 00:26:11,195 --> 00:26:12,736 All right, ready? Here we go. 543 00:26:12,780 --> 00:26:14,697 - Okay! - Come on! Ready? Go! 544 00:26:15,741 --> 00:26:19,493 ( grunting ) 545 00:26:20,830 --> 00:26:23,330 - Pick it up. Ready? - ( grunting ) 546 00:26:24,917 --> 00:26:27,251 - You okay? - ( laughing ) 547 00:26:29,547 --> 00:26:30,963 - Whoo-ee! - Right. 548 00:26:31,007 --> 00:26:33,674 Come on, gordon, put your coat back on. 549 00:26:33,676 --> 00:26:35,593 Man, tell me about the dish. Where are we going? 550 00:26:35,636 --> 00:26:36,885 I love the fact that you're cooking the salmon 551 00:26:36,887 --> 00:26:39,430 - Skin side down. - Gonna do some sautéed spinach 552 00:26:39,473 --> 00:26:41,181 - And some jasmine rice. - Love that. 553 00:26:41,183 --> 00:26:42,558 - Love that. - So, healthy. 554 00:26:42,602 --> 00:26:45,185 Yes. You've got literally minutes to go. 555 00:26:45,229 --> 00:26:47,229 Don't forget to season the salmon. 556 00:26:47,231 --> 00:26:48,731 - Good luck. - Thank you. 557 00:26:50,359 --> 00:26:53,152 Thanks, gordon. Hey, I'm hurting right now. 558 00:26:53,195 --> 00:26:54,486 ( gordon laughs ) 559 00:26:56,657 --> 00:26:58,699 Yeah! 560 00:26:58,701 --> 00:27:01,285 This is like the greatest time of my life right now, 561 00:27:01,329 --> 00:27:04,330 And I just feel like I got the energy 562 00:27:04,373 --> 00:27:06,123 To win this whole competition. 563 00:27:06,167 --> 00:27:11,295 All: Five, four, three, two, one. 564 00:27:12,548 --> 00:27:14,423 This dish does represent 565 00:27:14,467 --> 00:27:16,467 Who I am and what I'm all about. 566 00:27:16,510 --> 00:27:19,261 To be honest, that's what I'm nervous about. 567 00:27:19,305 --> 00:27:21,722 Did I make this dish too healthy? 568 00:27:21,766 --> 00:27:23,474 My name's chris, they call me geags, 569 00:27:23,517 --> 00:27:27,561 And the dish is pan-seared salmon 570 00:27:27,605 --> 00:27:29,313 With a mango chutney, 571 00:27:29,315 --> 00:27:32,650 And sautéed spinach over jasmine rice. 572 00:27:32,652 --> 00:27:34,610 Right, shall we take a look at this salmon dish? 573 00:27:34,612 --> 00:27:35,653 Okay. 574 00:27:38,616 --> 00:27:41,367 Visually, it looks simple. 575 00:27:41,410 --> 00:27:43,285 So how long did you cook the salmon for? 576 00:27:43,329 --> 00:27:45,537 Geags: About eight minutes. 577 00:27:45,581 --> 00:27:48,040 - What seasoning did you use? - Salt and pepper, chef. 578 00:27:53,547 --> 00:27:54,713 Okay. It looks good. 579 00:28:08,646 --> 00:28:12,106 - Listen, the salmon's cooked beautifully. - Thank you, chef. 580 00:28:12,149 --> 00:28:13,691 Problem I've got is there's no seasoning on there. 581 00:28:13,734 --> 00:28:14,900 Lots of pepper, but no salt. 582 00:28:14,902 --> 00:28:17,194 Rice is also under-seasoned. 583 00:28:17,238 --> 00:28:19,154 - Being so healthy sometimes... - Yeah. 584 00:28:19,198 --> 00:28:21,115 ...I tend to under-spice with the sodium. 585 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:24,618 No, look, I mean, there's ways of making healthy food very delicious. 586 00:28:24,662 --> 00:28:27,454 With that being said, everything's technically sound. 587 00:28:27,498 --> 00:28:31,250 - Thank you, chef. - The mango and the salmon are good enough taste for me 588 00:28:31,335 --> 00:28:32,876 Where it's gonna make me remember it, 589 00:28:32,920 --> 00:28:34,336 And the cook on the salmon 590 00:28:34,380 --> 00:28:36,296 Gives me enough confidence to say yes. 591 00:28:36,298 --> 00:28:38,674 - Thank you, chef. - I'm gonna be honest, 592 00:28:38,676 --> 00:28:41,552 I don't like the dish because it's too simple. 593 00:28:41,595 --> 00:28:46,265 And for that reason, it's a no from me. 594 00:28:46,308 --> 00:28:49,727 - Lidia? - I would say, um, 595 00:28:49,770 --> 00:28:52,312 - I like it. - Thank you. 596 00:28:52,314 --> 00:28:55,190 There's good elements. I like the flavoring. 597 00:28:55,192 --> 00:28:57,526 And you brought it sort of from the boomers 598 00:28:57,570 --> 00:29:01,822 Into more contemporary just by the mango chutney. 599 00:29:01,866 --> 00:29:05,576 - So I will say yes. - Thank you, chef. 600 00:29:05,661 --> 00:29:07,453 That's two yeses, one no. 601 00:29:07,496 --> 00:29:10,622 Your fate lies in joe's hands. Joe, please. 602 00:29:10,666 --> 00:29:11,957 Hmm. 603 00:29:13,627 --> 00:29:16,879 So this dish, I think it's a lot like you. 604 00:29:16,881 --> 00:29:18,672 It's kind of honest. Clean eating, obviously. 605 00:29:18,716 --> 00:29:24,470 So the question becomes then is this dish just simply bland 606 00:29:24,513 --> 00:29:28,182 Or is it simply perfect for what it is? 607 00:29:28,225 --> 00:29:31,310 I promise you, I won't let you down. 608 00:29:46,076 --> 00:29:48,952 So this dish, I think it's a lot like you. 609 00:29:48,954 --> 00:29:52,247 It's kind of honest. Clean eating, obviously. You look good for your age. 610 00:29:52,333 --> 00:29:57,503 So the question becomes then is this dish just simply bland 611 00:29:57,546 --> 00:30:01,173 Or is it simply perfect for what it is? 612 00:30:01,175 --> 00:30:03,592 I promise you. I won't let you down. 613 00:30:09,767 --> 00:30:10,808 I won't let you down either. 614 00:30:10,851 --> 00:30:13,477 - It's a yes for me. - Yes. 615 00:30:15,231 --> 00:30:18,482 - Happy? - Ecstatic. 616 00:30:21,195 --> 00:30:22,861 Go out there and do 100 push-ups. 617 00:30:22,863 --> 00:30:25,531 - ( laughs ) - it looks good on you. 618 00:30:26,575 --> 00:30:28,909 ( music playing ) 619 00:30:28,911 --> 00:30:31,995 ( all cheering ) 620 00:30:33,499 --> 00:30:35,582 I got an apron. 621 00:30:35,584 --> 00:30:38,669 I'm gonna be moving mountains to show chef ramsay 622 00:30:38,712 --> 00:30:42,589 That this new England man can cook some good food. 623 00:30:42,633 --> 00:30:44,424 You better watch out. 624 00:30:49,765 --> 00:30:51,723 All you, buddy. All you. 625 00:30:51,767 --> 00:30:54,268 Boomers are the best generation because 626 00:30:54,311 --> 00:30:57,187 We've got life skills, and we've seen it all, 627 00:30:57,231 --> 00:31:02,276 And we've learned from human beings and not the phone. 628 00:31:04,113 --> 00:31:06,697 - You got this. - Woohoo! 629 00:31:11,829 --> 00:31:14,454 - Well, hello there! - It looks like we got a cowboy here. 630 00:31:14,498 --> 00:31:18,792 Yes, sir! My real name's alan, but everyone calls me cowboy al. 631 00:31:18,794 --> 00:31:19,960 - Cowboy al. - Hi. 632 00:31:20,004 --> 00:31:21,169 - Ma'am. - How you doing? 633 00:31:21,171 --> 00:31:22,170 Pleasure to meet you. 634 00:31:22,172 --> 00:31:23,171 What are you making? 635 00:31:23,173 --> 00:31:24,256 I'm doing a roast venison 636 00:31:24,300 --> 00:31:25,757 With a cumberland sauce, 637 00:31:25,801 --> 00:31:27,926 Heirloom tomatoes, asparagus, 638 00:31:27,928 --> 00:31:30,178 And whipped mashed potatoes. 639 00:31:30,222 --> 00:31:32,764 Now venison can be very tricky, right? 640 00:31:32,808 --> 00:31:34,558 'cause if you overcook it, it's kind of mealy and iron-y. 641 00:31:34,560 --> 00:31:37,269 - Leather. - You know the risk you're taking here, right? 642 00:31:37,271 --> 00:31:39,396 - Yes, sir. - When you cook, you use all of your senses. 643 00:31:39,440 --> 00:31:42,524 I smell something. Is that okay? Do you smell-- is it over? 644 00:31:42,568 --> 00:31:45,193 - What, you think it's burnt? Turn that over. - Yes, ma'am. 645 00:31:45,237 --> 00:31:47,487 - You burned the venison. See? - You've gotta use your nose. 646 00:31:47,531 --> 00:31:49,573 - Use all your senses. - She knows. There's always another piece, cowboy. 647 00:31:49,617 --> 00:31:52,326 You got enough to rustle up another venison loin. 648 00:31:52,411 --> 00:31:53,368 - Do it right. - Yeah, man. 649 00:31:53,412 --> 00:31:55,162 Al: I'm gonna do another one. 650 00:31:55,205 --> 00:31:57,122 - All right. - Yeah. 651 00:31:57,166 --> 00:31:58,624 Al: I'm behind schedule now. 652 00:31:58,667 --> 00:32:00,834 - Giddy up, and go get 'em, cowboy. - Okay. 653 00:32:00,836 --> 00:32:01,793 - All right. - Thank you. 654 00:32:01,837 --> 00:32:02,836 You got it. Yeah. 655 00:32:02,880 --> 00:32:06,465 ( all cheering ) 656 00:32:06,508 --> 00:32:08,300 Al: What's my time? 657 00:32:08,344 --> 00:32:10,469 Eight minutes? What the heck? 658 00:32:10,512 --> 00:32:11,637 Okay. 659 00:32:13,390 --> 00:32:15,307 Come on, buddy. Come on, al, you can do this. 660 00:32:15,351 --> 00:32:16,600 Just get it on the plate. 661 00:32:18,896 --> 00:32:21,521 - Let's go. Chop, chop. - Al: All right. 662 00:32:21,565 --> 00:32:25,150 All: Five, four, three, two, one. 663 00:32:25,194 --> 00:32:26,860 Where's my asparagus? 664 00:32:26,904 --> 00:32:28,236 Aww! 665 00:32:29,907 --> 00:32:31,448 ( bleep ) 666 00:32:31,533 --> 00:32:32,366 It's all right. Whoo! 667 00:32:32,409 --> 00:32:34,117 I had to start my venison over, 668 00:32:34,161 --> 00:32:36,119 But of the farm, they say, 669 00:32:36,163 --> 00:32:37,871 "suck it up, buttercup." 670 00:32:37,915 --> 00:32:40,457 And it turned out excellent. 671 00:32:40,501 --> 00:32:42,668 Welcome. 672 00:32:44,880 --> 00:32:46,338 My name's cowboy al. 673 00:32:46,382 --> 00:32:48,298 Today I've prepared for you 674 00:32:48,342 --> 00:32:50,509 A roast venison with mashed potatoes, 675 00:32:50,552 --> 00:32:54,304 Sautéed mushrooms, and heirloom tomatoes. 676 00:32:54,348 --> 00:32:55,555 It's time to taste. What do you say? 677 00:32:55,599 --> 00:32:57,432 - Lidia: Oh, boy. Let's do it. - Gordon: Yes! 678 00:33:00,229 --> 00:33:02,813 - Joe: Visuals, gordon? - The venison looks good. 679 00:33:02,856 --> 00:33:05,565 I love the sear on it, but I'm a little bit confused. 680 00:33:05,609 --> 00:33:08,860 You've sort of piped those potatoes like little chocolate kisses. 681 00:33:08,904 --> 00:33:11,154 And then the sliced raw tomatoes... 682 00:33:11,156 --> 00:33:12,280 - Yes. - ...It's not the kind of thing 683 00:33:12,282 --> 00:33:15,325 You serve with a loin of venison. 684 00:33:15,369 --> 00:33:16,702 Um... 685 00:33:17,830 --> 00:33:19,329 No, sir. 686 00:33:19,331 --> 00:33:21,623 So the cook of the venison, cowboy al, 687 00:33:21,667 --> 00:33:24,459 - What have we gone for? - I've gone for rare. 688 00:33:26,171 --> 00:33:27,587 - Medium rare. - Yeah. 689 00:33:34,263 --> 00:33:35,929 Joe: All right, cowboy al, 690 00:33:35,931 --> 00:33:38,724 You need three yeses to receive the apron. 691 00:33:38,726 --> 00:33:41,101 - Lidia, what do you think? - The venison is cooked nice. 692 00:33:41,145 --> 00:33:44,896 You know, for me, let me tell you, I love my tomatoes, but they don't go. 693 00:33:44,898 --> 00:33:46,523 So that's an off-put for me right away. 694 00:33:46,567 --> 00:33:49,651 The rest, I would like a little more flavor. 695 00:33:49,695 --> 00:33:53,155 - Joe: Yeah. - So, for me it's a no. I'm sorry. 696 00:33:53,198 --> 00:33:54,448 Cowboy al, look, I'm from texas, 697 00:33:54,491 --> 00:33:56,324 So I appreciate a cowboy more than anybody. 698 00:33:56,368 --> 00:33:58,410 But when it comes down to pure cooking, 699 00:33:58,454 --> 00:34:01,121 I think your lack of experience in the kitchen is really showing here. 700 00:34:01,165 --> 00:34:05,333 You've made some meat and potatoes with some very lackluster mushrooms. 701 00:34:05,335 --> 00:34:08,670 There's just enough here, so I'm saying no. 702 00:34:08,672 --> 00:34:12,299 Unfortunately, that's two nos. I'm sorry about that. 703 00:34:12,301 --> 00:34:13,717 - Lidia: Thank you. - Take care. 704 00:34:13,761 --> 00:34:15,469 - All right. - Take care. 705 00:34:15,471 --> 00:34:18,930 ( music playing ) 706 00:34:18,932 --> 00:34:20,474 Eh! 707 00:34:21,477 --> 00:34:25,103 - Nothing! - I'm so proud of you. 708 00:34:25,147 --> 00:34:27,147 I really wanted this apron. 709 00:34:27,191 --> 00:34:28,857 And of course it's a major disappointment, 710 00:34:28,901 --> 00:34:32,694 But isn't the last you've seen of cowboy al. 711 00:34:32,738 --> 00:34:35,155 So "ma'am" to all the ladies 712 00:34:35,199 --> 00:34:38,867 And "yah-hee!" to all the gentlemen. 713 00:34:38,869 --> 00:34:41,244 - What a shame. - Yeah, poor thing. 714 00:34:41,288 --> 00:34:43,371 Joe: It looks like it was plated off buffet line. 715 00:34:43,415 --> 00:34:44,956 - It's just not the level we're looking for. - Yeah. 716 00:34:45,000 --> 00:34:46,500 - I feel bad. - Why do you feel bad? 717 00:34:46,543 --> 00:34:49,503 - What's happened to you? - He feels for people. 718 00:34:49,546 --> 00:34:52,631 - I'm a latin romantic. - Keep on being sensible. 719 00:34:52,674 --> 00:34:54,091 - ( muttering ) - gordon: Oh, my god. 720 00:35:03,769 --> 00:35:06,186 ( cheering ) 721 00:35:06,230 --> 00:35:07,729 Chris, you got it. Yes! 722 00:35:07,773 --> 00:35:10,565 Oh, man, boomers, rock. I mean, are you kidding me? 723 00:35:10,609 --> 00:35:12,025 We rule the world. 724 00:35:15,531 --> 00:35:17,405 I'm christopher. I'm 59. 725 00:35:17,449 --> 00:35:20,700 I'm just so proud to represent my generation. 726 00:35:20,744 --> 00:35:23,286 And then have the judges and gordon taste my food, 727 00:35:23,330 --> 00:35:26,289 I'm terrified, but I'm looking forward to it. 728 00:35:26,333 --> 00:35:29,584 Christopher: My journey to the masterchef kitchen 729 00:35:29,628 --> 00:35:32,254 Took a big bump about a year ago 730 00:35:32,256 --> 00:35:36,675 When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. 731 00:35:36,677 --> 00:35:40,345 I had to go through six months of chemo, 732 00:35:40,389 --> 00:35:43,265 But I got my hair back, so I got my confidence back. 733 00:35:43,308 --> 00:35:45,350 I'm back, baby. Yeah, this is all about 734 00:35:45,394 --> 00:35:48,353 All kinds of new beginnings, so it's very special. 735 00:35:50,524 --> 00:35:51,857 ( all cheering ) 736 00:35:51,900 --> 00:35:53,150 Uh-oh. Here we go. 737 00:35:53,152 --> 00:35:55,152 Let's go. It smells good! 738 00:35:55,195 --> 00:35:57,696 - Whoo! - Welcome. First name? 739 00:35:57,698 --> 00:35:59,531 - Thank you. Christopher. - Christopher. Good to see you. 740 00:35:59,575 --> 00:36:01,616 - Nice to meet you, señor. - Nice to meet you. 741 00:36:01,660 --> 00:36:03,160 Welcome. As a baby boomer, what's so special 742 00:36:03,162 --> 00:36:04,327 About this dish, and what are you doing? 743 00:36:04,329 --> 00:36:06,454 I'm doing a japanese fried chicken 744 00:36:06,498 --> 00:36:09,583 And a special rice that's also japanese 745 00:36:09,626 --> 00:36:11,293 With root vegetables and shiitake mushrooms. 746 00:36:11,295 --> 00:36:13,253 I'm half japanese. I was born in japan. 747 00:36:13,297 --> 00:36:15,589 I love the culture. I love the people. 748 00:36:15,632 --> 00:36:17,757 - I love thank you. - Would you mind explaining who's with you tonight? 749 00:36:17,843 --> 00:36:20,594 - So I met this man a year ago. - A year ago? 750 00:36:20,637 --> 00:36:22,137 - His name's rod. - Rod. 751 00:36:22,139 --> 00:36:24,222 - He's my birth father. - Birth father? 752 00:36:24,266 --> 00:36:26,600 - Yes. I was in japan when I was in the service. - Wow. 753 00:36:26,602 --> 00:36:30,729 About a year ago, my other son found him on 23andme. 754 00:36:30,731 --> 00:36:33,106 - That's amazing. - So to be able to connect at this time... 755 00:36:33,150 --> 00:36:36,318 - With your son. - ...It's the most emotional thing that's ever happened. 756 00:36:36,361 --> 00:36:38,445 Congratulations. And what does it mean 757 00:36:38,488 --> 00:36:40,447 To be here tonight competing in "masterchef"? 758 00:36:40,490 --> 00:36:43,491 It's surreal. Meeting you guys is amazing. 759 00:36:43,493 --> 00:36:45,535 - You look much different. - ( laughter ) 760 00:36:45,570 --> 00:36:47,537 I look much different? In what way? 761 00:36:47,581 --> 00:36:49,414 You're much better-looking in person. 762 00:36:49,458 --> 00:36:52,167 Oh, in person? Well, thank you. This sounds amazing. 763 00:36:52,169 --> 00:36:55,879 - Let's do this justice, okay? - Absolutely. That's the dream. 764 00:36:55,923 --> 00:36:57,422 - Thank you. - Thank you so much. 765 00:36:58,800 --> 00:37:01,134 - Oh, how beautiful. - Oh, my gosh. 766 00:37:01,136 --> 00:37:03,553 Growing up, I knew who my natural mom was, 767 00:37:03,597 --> 00:37:06,556 But just out of respect for my adoptive parents, 768 00:37:06,600 --> 00:37:09,267 I never looked for my bio dad. 769 00:37:09,311 --> 00:37:13,104 And the fact that I'm gonna actually have my dad cheering me on, 770 00:37:13,148 --> 00:37:14,981 I'm just so grateful to be here today 771 00:37:15,025 --> 00:37:16,650 And be able to have this opportunity. 772 00:37:16,693 --> 00:37:19,194 That looks so good. 773 00:37:19,238 --> 00:37:24,532 All: Five, four, three, two, one. 774 00:37:25,869 --> 00:37:27,744 My dish today is all about my roots 775 00:37:27,788 --> 00:37:30,330 And new beginnings. 776 00:37:31,667 --> 00:37:34,167 Most people don't get this opportunity, 777 00:37:34,211 --> 00:37:37,712 And I can't wait to show those guys what I can do. 778 00:37:37,756 --> 00:37:39,714 Welcome, sir. 779 00:37:39,800 --> 00:37:41,675 My gosh. 780 00:37:44,179 --> 00:37:47,639 I'm christopher, and I've made you a chicken karaage, 781 00:37:47,683 --> 00:37:50,058 Which is a japanese fried chicken with a yuzu mayo, 782 00:37:50,102 --> 00:37:54,145 - Gomoku rice, and then some pickled red dragon fruit. - Love that. 783 00:37:54,189 --> 00:37:56,398 - Shall we? Wow. - Okay. 784 00:37:58,443 --> 00:38:00,235 Visually, it looks traditional. 785 00:38:00,279 --> 00:38:02,320 I love the color of that fried chicken. 786 00:38:02,364 --> 00:38:04,864 It looks crisp. That takes me right back to japan. 787 00:38:04,866 --> 00:38:07,742 And the lemon slices just confirm that you're a baby boomer. 788 00:38:09,496 --> 00:38:10,662 Joe: Should we try it? 789 00:38:20,465 --> 00:38:22,007 Oh, my gosh. 790 00:38:29,683 --> 00:38:34,519 Christopher, you're gonna need three yeses in order to garner an apron. 791 00:38:34,563 --> 00:38:37,689 - Um, joe? - Look, I found it to be very, very fulfilling. 792 00:38:37,691 --> 00:38:41,026 I love the crispiness of the chicken, the richness of the rice. 793 00:38:41,069 --> 00:38:43,445 It's comfort food that I want to eat. 794 00:38:43,447 --> 00:38:46,114 - So for me, it's easy. It's a big yes. - Thank you, joe. 795 00:38:46,116 --> 00:38:50,368 Well, I love the rice. I think the rice could be almost the meal by itself. 796 00:38:50,412 --> 00:38:53,705 - Thank you. - And the chicken might be a little bit on the bland side. 797 00:38:53,749 --> 00:38:57,500 But crispy and nice acidity. I enjoyed the dish. 798 00:38:57,544 --> 00:39:02,297 - For me as well, it's a yes. - I love the bastianiches. 799 00:39:02,341 --> 00:39:05,300 All right, so we have two yeses. 800 00:39:05,344 --> 00:39:08,678 You need one more yes to garner that incredible apron. 801 00:39:08,722 --> 00:39:11,431 - Gordon? - Oh, it's a tough one. 802 00:39:11,475 --> 00:39:14,184 Um, listen, the chicken's crispy. 803 00:39:14,227 --> 00:39:15,560 I'm so glad you used the thigh. 804 00:39:15,604 --> 00:39:17,771 It does need more seasoning, by the way. 805 00:39:17,814 --> 00:39:19,898 But the rice is delicious. 806 00:39:19,900 --> 00:39:22,400 I've got so much respect for you, 807 00:39:22,444 --> 00:39:24,402 But the competition this year is off the charts. 808 00:39:24,446 --> 00:39:29,699 Um, just give a moment, will you, please? 809 00:39:29,743 --> 00:39:30,992 Excuse me. 810 00:39:33,372 --> 00:39:35,914 - Where's he going? - ( applause ) 811 00:39:35,916 --> 00:39:38,416 That's a tough one right there. 812 00:39:38,460 --> 00:39:40,335 - Did you taste the dish? - No. 813 00:39:40,379 --> 00:39:42,504 Chicken's a little bit under-seasoned, 814 00:39:42,547 --> 00:39:44,422 But the potential is definitely there. 815 00:39:44,424 --> 00:39:47,675 However, this is a very tough competition. 816 00:39:49,137 --> 00:39:51,429 This is too much. 817 00:39:53,308 --> 00:39:54,724 Christopher. 818 00:39:58,730 --> 00:40:00,438 Uh, two secs, please. 819 00:40:00,482 --> 00:40:02,732 ( sighs ) 820 00:40:07,280 --> 00:40:09,406 Um, listen, the dish has got potential, 821 00:40:09,449 --> 00:40:12,867 But the standards this year are higher than ever before. 822 00:40:12,953 --> 00:40:16,287 - So I've got news for you... - Yes, sir. 823 00:40:16,331 --> 00:40:17,747 ...But it's not coming from me. 824 00:40:24,506 --> 00:40:26,339 ( all cheering ) 825 00:40:26,383 --> 00:40:28,758 Well done. 826 00:40:28,760 --> 00:40:30,510 Congratulations. 827 00:40:32,431 --> 00:40:33,555 Amazing. 828 00:40:33,598 --> 00:40:35,723 If I could describe this day in one word, 829 00:40:35,767 --> 00:40:37,517 It would be "unbelievable." 830 00:40:37,561 --> 00:40:40,437 Well done. Amazing. 831 00:40:43,233 --> 00:40:45,316 - What happened? - He convinced you? 832 00:40:45,360 --> 00:40:47,318 - You got him? Aww, man! - Yes. He's got it. 833 00:40:47,362 --> 00:40:49,279 - Good for you. - The rice was delicious, by the way. 834 00:40:49,322 --> 00:40:52,490 - The rice was very good. - I actually preferred the rice over the chicken. 835 00:40:52,534 --> 00:40:53,741 - I like it all. - Yeah. 836 00:40:55,829 --> 00:40:57,537 I don't know why I'm-- 837 00:40:57,581 --> 00:41:00,540 Just, like, there's just so much going on. 838 00:41:00,584 --> 00:41:02,417 My gosh. This is real. 839 00:41:02,461 --> 00:41:03,918 To new beginnings. 840 00:41:03,962 --> 00:41:05,211 Lidia, what an amazing night. 841 00:41:05,255 --> 00:41:06,463 - Yes. - Thanks, guys. 842 00:41:06,506 --> 00:41:08,214 - Thank you so much, my darling. - Thank you. 843 00:41:08,258 --> 00:41:11,509 You know, I think that the winner might just be 844 00:41:11,553 --> 00:41:14,220 - From the baby boomer generation. - Wow. 845 00:41:14,306 --> 00:41:16,723 - So be prepared for that. - Uh-oh. 846 00:41:16,766 --> 00:41:19,476 Gordon: Next time on "masterchef: Generations"... 847 00:41:19,519 --> 00:41:24,230 Cooking tonight is gen z, ladies and gentlemen! 848 00:41:24,232 --> 00:41:27,192 - Let's go! - ...The audition rounds continue... 849 00:41:27,235 --> 00:41:29,861 Please welcome nick digiovanni. 850 00:41:29,905 --> 00:41:32,780 This isn't online anymore. This is not on your phone. This is real life. 851 00:41:32,866 --> 00:41:37,076 ...As gen z battles it out for a white apron. 852 00:41:37,120 --> 00:41:40,788 To the other generations, I wanna say I love you, but watch out. 853 00:41:40,832 --> 00:41:44,250 Everything I make, I make for the camera first and myself second. 854 00:41:44,294 --> 00:41:46,252 - Is it giving chef? - It's giving chef. 855 00:41:46,296 --> 00:41:49,255 All those flavors are there. There's no two ways about that. 856 00:41:49,299 --> 00:41:50,798 I think there's so much more to come from you. 857 00:41:50,800 --> 00:41:52,550 The lamb is the star of this dish. 858 00:41:52,594 --> 00:41:54,802 Those indian spices that you have in there, delicious. 859 00:41:54,846 --> 00:41:57,347 There's just some amateur moves here 860 00:41:57,390 --> 00:41:58,681 That don't give me a lot of confidence. 861 00:41:58,725 --> 00:42:00,642 Maybe this is just so gen z 862 00:42:00,685 --> 00:42:02,227 That I don't get it.