1 00:00:01,961 --> 00:00:03,293 Gordon: Previously on "masterchef"... 2 00:00:03,295 --> 00:00:05,879 This is "masterchef: Generations." 3 00:00:05,881 --> 00:00:08,248 The big question is which generation is gonna win it all? 4 00:00:08,250 --> 00:00:11,969 So far, ten home cooks have earned an apron... 5 00:00:11,971 --> 00:00:13,637 I'm only gonna say one thing-- yes. 6 00:00:13,639 --> 00:00:16,015 - From the millennials... - That is so delicious. 7 00:00:16,017 --> 00:00:18,183 - And the baby boomers. - All: Yes! 8 00:00:18,185 --> 00:00:20,644 - Yeah! - Age is just a number. 9 00:00:20,646 --> 00:00:23,063 My mom always believed in me, always thought I could do this. 10 00:00:23,065 --> 00:00:24,732 - It's a yes. - Thank you. 11 00:00:24,734 --> 00:00:26,900 This is a dish that you could see in any restaurant that I own. 12 00:00:26,902 --> 00:00:29,820 For me, it's an absolute yes. 13 00:00:29,822 --> 00:00:31,947 Can I teach an old dog new tricks? 14 00:00:31,949 --> 00:00:34,408 Tonight on "masterchef: Generations," 15 00:00:34,410 --> 00:00:36,326 The audition rounds continue... 16 00:00:36,328 --> 00:00:40,247 Cooking tonight is gen z, ladies and gentlemen. 17 00:00:40,249 --> 00:00:43,625 - Let's go! - Please welcome nick digiovanni. 18 00:00:43,627 --> 00:00:46,879 This isn't online anymore. This is not on your phone. This is real life. 19 00:00:46,881 --> 00:00:51,008 ...As another generation battles it out for a white apron. 20 00:00:51,010 --> 00:00:54,261 To the other generations, I wanna say I love you, but watch out. 21 00:00:54,263 --> 00:00:58,891 Everything I make, I make for the camera first and myself second. 22 00:00:58,893 --> 00:01:01,226 - Is it giving chef? - It's giving chef. 23 00:01:01,228 --> 00:01:03,353 All those flavors are there. There's no two ways about that. 24 00:01:03,355 --> 00:01:05,064 I think there's so much more to come from you. 25 00:01:05,066 --> 00:01:06,899 The lamb is the star of this dish. 26 00:01:06,901 --> 00:01:09,193 Those indian spices that you have in there, delicious. 27 00:01:09,195 --> 00:01:11,403 There are just some amateur moves here 28 00:01:11,405 --> 00:01:12,988 That don't give me a lot of confidence. 29 00:01:12,990 --> 00:01:14,990 Maybe this is just so gen z 30 00:01:14,992 --> 00:01:16,325 That I don't get it. 31 00:01:22,917 --> 00:01:23,999 ( muter chatter ) 32 00:01:24,001 --> 00:01:27,544 I'm so excited. This is wild. 33 00:01:30,007 --> 00:01:31,965 I don't know who that is. 34 00:01:31,967 --> 00:01:35,260 My sauce better not break or else I'm gonna cry! 35 00:01:35,262 --> 00:01:38,388 Gen z is here to win. I'm here to win. 36 00:01:38,390 --> 00:01:41,016 All other generations, they don't have all the skills 37 00:01:41,018 --> 00:01:43,727 And resources that we do, so we're coming for 'em. 38 00:01:43,729 --> 00:01:46,188 Definitely gonna ruffle some feathers and stir the pot a little bit. 39 00:01:46,190 --> 00:01:47,940 You guys have "masterchef junior." 40 00:01:47,942 --> 00:01:50,109 Some of the old guys over here, I mean, you guys should start, 41 00:01:50,111 --> 00:01:52,069 Like, a "masterchef senior," because I don't know 42 00:01:52,071 --> 00:01:54,029 If they're gonna be able to keep up by the end of the competition. 43 00:01:54,031 --> 00:01:58,450 ( cheers and applause ) 44 00:02:03,207 --> 00:02:06,625 - We good? - ( cheering continues ) 45 00:02:06,627 --> 00:02:09,586 Thank you very much. 46 00:02:09,588 --> 00:02:12,131 We are excited! 47 00:02:12,133 --> 00:02:14,424 This is "masterchef: Generations." 48 00:02:14,426 --> 00:02:16,593 - Whoo! - Right. 49 00:02:16,595 --> 00:02:21,098 It's time for another generation to show us what they've got 50 00:02:21,100 --> 00:02:24,893 As our incredible audition rounds continue. 51 00:02:24,895 --> 00:02:26,687 So far, ten aprons have been given out. 52 00:02:26,689 --> 00:02:31,191 We've seen the millennials and the amazing baby boomers cook. 53 00:02:31,193 --> 00:02:33,819 There are two more generations to go. 54 00:02:33,821 --> 00:02:36,405 Auditioning tonight is... 55 00:02:36,407 --> 00:02:40,325 - Gen z, ladies and gentlemen. - ( cheering ) 56 00:02:42,830 --> 00:02:45,330 Let's go! 57 00:02:45,332 --> 00:02:49,042 You guys were born around the turn of the 21st century. 58 00:02:49,044 --> 00:02:50,711 You're the tiktok generation. 59 00:02:50,713 --> 00:02:54,590 You were born with phones in your hands, right? 60 00:02:54,592 --> 00:02:59,094 Tonight we will be joined by a very special guest judge, 61 00:02:59,096 --> 00:03:01,597 Someone from your generation. 62 00:03:01,599 --> 00:03:04,057 He is a young man 63 00:03:04,059 --> 00:03:06,977 With over 30 million subscribers 64 00:03:06,979 --> 00:03:10,063 Across his social media platforms, 65 00:03:10,065 --> 00:03:11,732 Seven guinness world records, 66 00:03:11,734 --> 00:03:16,195 And most importantly, he got his start right here 67 00:03:16,197 --> 00:03:18,030 Inside the masterchef kitchen. 68 00:03:18,032 --> 00:03:21,742 Please welcome nick digiovanni. 69 00:03:25,080 --> 00:03:29,249 - Oh, my gosh! - How you doing? 70 00:03:29,251 --> 00:03:31,710 - Good to see you. - Welcome. 71 00:03:31,712 --> 00:03:33,128 - Wow! - Good to see you. 72 00:03:33,130 --> 00:03:35,589 - How are you? - Welcome back. 73 00:03:35,591 --> 00:03:37,799 What's going on? 74 00:03:37,801 --> 00:03:39,843 Nick, welcome back to the masterchef kitchen. 75 00:03:39,845 --> 00:03:41,253 Thank you. It's incredible to be back. 76 00:03:41,255 --> 00:03:43,347 I missed everything about the masterchef kitchen. 77 00:03:43,349 --> 00:03:45,766 It is so impressive for all of us to witness 78 00:03:45,768 --> 00:03:49,102 How you turned your time here on "masterchef" 79 00:03:49,104 --> 00:03:50,520 Into an entire career in food. 80 00:03:50,522 --> 00:03:52,481 - Nick: Yeah. - Gordon: And now, 81 00:03:52,483 --> 00:03:54,858 Literally one of the most prolific 82 00:03:54,860 --> 00:03:58,195 Food creators on the internet. 83 00:03:58,197 --> 00:04:00,239 You're a perfect example 84 00:04:00,241 --> 00:04:02,866 What "masterchef" can do to a career. 85 00:04:02,868 --> 00:04:06,078 - Thank you. - In terms of advice, 86 00:04:06,080 --> 00:04:07,913 Gen zs, what would you be giving them tonight? 87 00:04:07,915 --> 00:04:11,500 This isn't online anymore. This is not on your phone. This is real life. 88 00:04:11,502 --> 00:04:16,046 Think fast and make sure everything is how you'd actually want to taste it. 89 00:04:16,048 --> 00:04:17,673 Don't care so much about how it looks today. 90 00:04:17,675 --> 00:04:20,133 I would go more with the flavor, because at the end of the day, 91 00:04:20,135 --> 00:04:22,678 When we all taste it, that's what's gonna get you the apron. 92 00:04:22,680 --> 00:04:24,012 - Yeah. - Yeah. 93 00:04:24,014 --> 00:04:27,224 Now tonight, you guys have all got 45 minutes 94 00:04:27,226 --> 00:04:29,893 To produce your signature dish. 95 00:04:29,895 --> 00:04:32,104 And to get one of those white aprons, 96 00:04:32,106 --> 00:04:36,066 You'll need at least three yeses from the judges. 97 00:04:36,068 --> 00:04:39,528 Your time starts when the clock starts. 98 00:04:39,530 --> 00:04:42,364 The very best of luck. We'll see you in the restaurant. 99 00:04:51,375 --> 00:04:53,000 - Here we go. - Joe: Here we go. 100 00:04:53,002 --> 00:04:54,459 That youthful energy. 101 00:04:54,461 --> 00:04:56,545 - Nick, welcome to the other side. - Thank you. 102 00:04:56,547 --> 00:04:58,755 - How you feeling, brother? - It's great to be on this side. 103 00:04:58,757 --> 00:05:00,299 Well, you've earned it, by the way. 104 00:05:00,301 --> 00:05:02,175 - It's a lot less intimidating. - Is it really that bad 105 00:05:02,177 --> 00:05:03,760 When you were walking in for the first time? 106 00:05:03,762 --> 00:05:04,928 Well, it's a dark room. 107 00:05:04,930 --> 00:05:06,305 You see all you guys lit up in here. 108 00:05:06,307 --> 00:05:08,307 You guys all have serious faces, sitting straight up. 109 00:05:08,309 --> 00:05:10,142 - What do you think, you know? - Yeah. 110 00:05:10,144 --> 00:05:11,393 It's scary. 111 00:05:11,395 --> 00:05:14,104 This is gonna be a super competitive generation. 112 00:05:14,106 --> 00:05:15,981 - Joe: Yep. - I think it's a generation 113 00:05:15,983 --> 00:05:17,441 That can sometimes be impatient, 114 00:05:17,443 --> 00:05:19,860 But I think we make up for it in our creativity. 115 00:05:19,862 --> 00:05:22,529 I think the gen zers are gonna impress you guys. Just wait. 116 00:05:22,531 --> 00:05:24,865 - I hope you're right, nick. - I hope they bring it. 117 00:05:24,867 --> 00:05:28,493 - ( music playing ) - go, becca! 118 00:05:28,495 --> 00:05:30,537 - Get the chocolate chips. - Go, girl! 119 00:05:30,539 --> 00:05:32,831 Okay. 120 00:05:32,833 --> 00:05:33,999 Okay, here we go. 121 00:05:34,001 --> 00:05:36,376 I love being gen z. 122 00:05:36,378 --> 00:05:40,038 It's a perfect storm of learning from generations before us, 123 00:05:40,040 --> 00:05:43,008 But also being ambitious. We're the young guns. 124 00:05:43,010 --> 00:05:46,094 My name is becca, I am 24 years old, 125 00:05:46,096 --> 00:05:48,764 And I do customer and user experience 126 00:05:48,766 --> 00:05:50,098 For a running event company, 127 00:05:50,100 --> 00:05:51,725 But cooking is my passion. 128 00:05:51,727 --> 00:05:56,104 Like, if I could do cooking my entire life, I absolutely would. 129 00:05:56,106 --> 00:05:59,316 - Looking nice. - It's melting! 130 00:05:59,318 --> 00:06:02,152 My style of cooking is rooted in comfort food. 131 00:06:02,154 --> 00:06:04,154 That's what my mom made growing up. 132 00:06:04,156 --> 00:06:06,156 But I learned from watching youtube videos 133 00:06:06,158 --> 00:06:08,283 Of how to cook, and I was reading blogs. 134 00:06:08,285 --> 00:06:10,369 And I think it's my cooking what it is today. 135 00:06:10,371 --> 00:06:12,829 To the other generations, I wanna say I love you, 136 00:06:12,831 --> 00:06:16,333 I appreciate you, but watch out, 'cause it's our time. 137 00:06:16,335 --> 00:06:17,584 ( laughter ) 138 00:06:18,712 --> 00:06:20,379 ( crowd cheering ) 139 00:06:20,381 --> 00:06:23,632 - Okay. Okay, smells good. - Yeah, it does. 140 00:06:23,634 --> 00:06:26,968 - It smells very good. Good evening! - Hello, hello! 141 00:06:26,970 --> 00:06:29,805 - How are you? - I am so good. I'm becca. 142 00:06:29,807 --> 00:06:31,390 - Becca, nice to see you. - Nice to see you. 143 00:06:31,392 --> 00:06:33,975 - Who's with you tonight? - So I've got my husband joel 144 00:06:33,977 --> 00:06:36,978 - And my wonderful parents. - Nice to see you all. What are you cooking? 145 00:06:36,980 --> 00:06:38,855 - 'cause this looks, uh-- - fantastic? 146 00:06:38,857 --> 00:06:41,233 - Dessert. - It looks very sweet. 147 00:06:41,235 --> 00:06:42,818 Yes, it's called the fancy turtle. 148 00:06:42,820 --> 00:06:45,278 Growing up, we would make turtle candies with my grandma, 149 00:06:45,280 --> 00:06:46,988 Which is pecans, caramel, chocolate covered. 150 00:06:46,990 --> 00:06:49,783 So I wanted to bring that and elevate it like any gen z would. 151 00:06:49,785 --> 00:06:52,160 So it's molten chocolate lava cake 152 00:06:52,162 --> 00:06:54,079 With a pecan caramel drizzle, 153 00:06:54,081 --> 00:06:55,497 Candied pecans, and a vanilla whipped cream. 154 00:06:55,499 --> 00:06:58,417 - Nice. - I love that. So how old are you now? 155 00:06:58,419 --> 00:07:00,252 - I'm 24. - Nick was standing in your shoes a few years back. 156 00:07:00,254 --> 00:07:02,337 I watched it. You were fantastic. 157 00:07:02,339 --> 00:07:04,256 I got yelled at a couple times along the road though. 158 00:07:04,258 --> 00:07:05,632 - You know that, right? - Hey, it's part of the journey. 159 00:07:05,634 --> 00:07:08,427 Joe's such a ( bleep ). 160 00:07:08,429 --> 00:07:10,011 Isn't he? 161 00:07:10,013 --> 00:07:12,264 This things need to be liquid in the center. 162 00:07:12,266 --> 00:07:14,057 Absolutely. I've got things set in place 163 00:07:14,059 --> 00:07:15,559 To make sure that it's lava for you. 164 00:07:15,561 --> 00:07:17,686 Are you staggering the cook in terms of first one in? 165 00:07:17,688 --> 00:07:18,937 I'm putting them all in, 166 00:07:18,939 --> 00:07:19,980 And then I'm taking two of them out, 167 00:07:19,982 --> 00:07:21,356 Checking them, and if they're not 168 00:07:21,358 --> 00:07:23,525 What I want them to be, taking the other ones out. 169 00:07:23,527 --> 00:07:25,277 - Smart. - You see, as an old fart, I'd do it differently. 170 00:07:25,279 --> 00:07:27,529 - Right. For sure. - This is a gen z thing though. 171 00:07:27,531 --> 00:07:29,781 No, but it's just like being back at home arguing with the kids. 172 00:07:29,783 --> 00:07:32,159 - Right. - I would put one in first, 173 00:07:32,161 --> 00:07:34,202 - Wait a minute, put another one in. - Right. Absolutely. 174 00:07:34,204 --> 00:07:36,079 - Right. - I tried to explaining that to you, nick, 175 00:07:36,081 --> 00:07:38,707 - Four years ago. - And we never listen, 176 00:07:38,709 --> 00:07:41,126 - And we still succeed, so we're good. - Exactly. Good luck, girl. 177 00:07:41,128 --> 00:07:42,961 - Thank you so much, chef. - Nice to meet you. Amazing. 178 00:07:42,963 --> 00:07:44,212 - Nice to see you. - Thank you, nick. 179 00:07:44,214 --> 00:07:46,381 - Go! Let's go! - Come on, becca! 180 00:07:46,383 --> 00:07:48,717 - Put it in there. You got this. - In they go, becca. 181 00:07:48,719 --> 00:07:50,051 Good luck in there! 182 00:07:50,053 --> 00:07:52,262 I am not disillusioned to the fact 183 00:07:52,264 --> 00:07:54,764 That a lava cake has very high expectations. 184 00:07:54,766 --> 00:07:57,184 Those are ready. Ahh. 185 00:07:57,186 --> 00:08:00,103 If they cut into it and it's not lava, I'm done. 186 00:08:00,105 --> 00:08:04,983 All: Five, four, three, two, one. 187 00:08:04,985 --> 00:08:07,152 - Yeah! - ( cheering ) 188 00:08:07,154 --> 00:08:09,154 When I was six, everyone wanted to be 189 00:08:09,156 --> 00:08:10,363 An astronaut or a ballerina. 190 00:08:10,365 --> 00:08:12,532 - I wanted to be a chef. - Let's go, girl! 191 00:08:12,534 --> 00:08:15,076 - Yeah, becca! - This is how I get there, 192 00:08:15,078 --> 00:08:16,620 And I just hope I get that apron. 193 00:08:16,622 --> 00:08:17,996 Welcome, welcome, welcome. 194 00:08:17,998 --> 00:08:20,790 Becca: Thank you so much. 195 00:08:20,792 --> 00:08:23,543 My name is becca, I am 24 years old, 196 00:08:23,545 --> 00:08:26,046 And I have made for you a fancy turtle. 197 00:08:26,048 --> 00:08:29,090 This is a molten chocolate lava cake. 198 00:08:29,092 --> 00:08:33,178 It has a caramel pecan drizzle, it's topped with candied pecans, 199 00:08:33,180 --> 00:08:35,138 And it has a vanilla whipped cream on the side. 200 00:08:35,140 --> 00:08:39,267 Now this dessert is packed with jeopardy. 201 00:08:39,269 --> 00:08:42,437 Why come in with such a difficult dish to nail? 202 00:08:42,439 --> 00:08:45,148 I think for gen zs it's all about, you know, 203 00:08:45,150 --> 00:08:46,650 We're the youngest generation right now. 204 00:08:46,652 --> 00:08:49,569 We've gotta prove ourselves, and so that means taking risks. 205 00:08:49,571 --> 00:08:52,697 - Shall we, gents? - Yep. 206 00:08:52,699 --> 00:08:53,865 Visually, it's beautiful. 207 00:08:53,867 --> 00:08:55,158 This is actually my favorite dessert. 208 00:08:55,160 --> 00:08:56,910 But I will say that's a good and bad thing, 209 00:08:56,912 --> 00:08:58,161 Because I have extremely high standards. 210 00:08:58,163 --> 00:09:00,830 And the risk here is that we cut it open, 211 00:09:00,832 --> 00:09:03,542 - If it's not molten, we're not even tasting it. - Absolutely. 212 00:09:03,544 --> 00:09:06,044 So you're playing, like, super high-risk game here. 213 00:09:06,046 --> 00:09:08,505 - Yep. - Gordon: How long was it in the oven for, becca? 214 00:09:08,507 --> 00:09:11,216 11 minutes. 215 00:09:11,218 --> 00:09:13,260 - If it doesn't run... - We're done. 216 00:09:26,358 --> 00:09:29,234 Becca, you chose to come with the most high-risk dessert. 217 00:09:29,236 --> 00:09:31,528 And the risk here is that we cut it open, 218 00:09:31,530 --> 00:09:34,489 - If it's not molten, we're not even tasting it. - Absolutely. 219 00:09:42,416 --> 00:09:46,293 Good news for you. Let's hope it tastes as good as it looks. 220 00:09:48,130 --> 00:09:49,838 Gordon: And what chocolate did you use? 221 00:09:49,840 --> 00:09:52,465 Becca: Bittersweet. I'm a dark chocolate girl. 222 00:09:58,473 --> 00:10:00,557 I would've loved if you'd cut those nuts up a little bit smaller. 223 00:10:00,559 --> 00:10:02,434 - It's hard to take that big of a bite sometimes. - For sure. 224 00:10:02,436 --> 00:10:04,894 It almost cuts your mouth. But the lava was perfect, 225 00:10:04,896 --> 00:10:08,231 And it was just the right amount of sweet and bitter at the same time. 226 00:10:08,233 --> 00:10:10,066 - I think you crushed it. - Thank you. 227 00:10:10,068 --> 00:10:12,360 - For me, it's a yes. - Thank you. 228 00:10:12,362 --> 00:10:15,030 The cake is flawless. It's everything you expect. 229 00:10:15,032 --> 00:10:17,032 It has the right texture, consistency, 230 00:10:17,034 --> 00:10:18,199 The chocolate is well-tempered. 231 00:10:18,201 --> 00:10:19,576 It's soft, ooey-gooey. 232 00:10:19,578 --> 00:10:22,495 - So for me that's a yes. - Thank you so much. 233 00:10:22,497 --> 00:10:25,582 You know, it's good, but there's a lot of good molten cakes. 234 00:10:25,584 --> 00:10:29,002 At this point, I'm more evaluating, like, do you have what it takes? 235 00:10:29,004 --> 00:10:30,670 - Absolutely. - You willing to fight? 236 00:10:30,672 --> 00:10:32,589 I may be a part of the youngest generation, 237 00:10:32,591 --> 00:10:35,091 But that doesn't mean that I should be underestimated. 238 00:10:35,093 --> 00:10:37,302 I've been underestimated my entire life. 239 00:10:37,304 --> 00:10:39,262 It's driven me to fight harder, 240 00:10:39,264 --> 00:10:42,015 To be stronger, to be more determined than ever. 241 00:10:42,017 --> 00:10:43,266 That's exactly what I'm gonna bring here. 242 00:10:43,268 --> 00:10:46,269 - Joe, what's it gonna be? - Yeah. 243 00:10:47,397 --> 00:10:50,315 It's bold to cook the molten lava cake. 244 00:10:50,317 --> 00:10:53,360 - Yeah. - For that boldness, congratulations. 245 00:10:53,362 --> 00:10:55,528 - Thank you so much! - Well done. 246 00:10:55,530 --> 00:10:59,866 - Thank you so much. Oh, my gosh. - You're welcome. 247 00:10:59,868 --> 00:11:01,701 - Don't get eaten alive out there. - It's an honor, all of you. 248 00:11:01,703 --> 00:11:03,703 - It's an honor. Thank you. - Gordon: Congrats. 249 00:11:03,705 --> 00:11:06,247 And just from my point of view it was a yes as well. 250 00:11:06,249 --> 00:11:08,416 - Congratulations. - Thank you so much. 251 00:11:10,837 --> 00:11:13,338 ( cheering ) 252 00:11:15,926 --> 00:11:17,425 Becca: I'm beyond excited. 253 00:11:17,427 --> 00:11:20,178 - I got four yeses, which is crazy. - Nice! 254 00:11:20,180 --> 00:11:22,263 They loved it. I killed it. 255 00:11:22,265 --> 00:11:24,474 I'm so excited. Yeah, it's fantastic. 256 00:11:24,476 --> 00:11:26,559 - We knew you would kill it. - All: Yay! 257 00:11:26,561 --> 00:11:29,562 - I thought you guys were tough cookies. - Nah, not tough at all. 258 00:11:29,564 --> 00:11:32,023 It's great we've got no dress code in the masterchef kitchen. 259 00:11:32,025 --> 00:11:34,192 No, he got a new t-shirt for us. 260 00:11:34,194 --> 00:11:35,443 What are you-- you got your dress up t-shirt? 261 00:11:35,445 --> 00:11:37,028 You guys didn't tell me ahead of time. 262 00:11:37,030 --> 00:11:38,196 Do you wanna borrow one of my jackets? 263 00:11:38,198 --> 00:11:40,782 I didn't get the memo. 264 00:11:40,784 --> 00:11:43,159 Joe: Good start. Strong. 265 00:11:45,288 --> 00:11:48,415 Keep going, violet. Nice and smooth. 266 00:11:48,417 --> 00:11:51,000 - Keep going. - I feel great repping gen z. 267 00:11:51,002 --> 00:11:55,755 I feel like I'm making a very tiktok authentic dish, and I hope gen z sees it. 268 00:11:55,757 --> 00:11:57,966 My name is violet, I'm 23 years old, 269 00:11:57,968 --> 00:11:59,926 I live in san francisco, california, 270 00:11:59,928 --> 00:12:01,428 And I am a full-time content creator. 271 00:12:01,430 --> 00:12:04,556 On tiktok, I have 2.2 million followers, 272 00:12:04,558 --> 00:12:08,009 And I'm one of the top food content creators for my age. 273 00:12:08,011 --> 00:12:09,686 Shroomies are good. 274 00:12:09,688 --> 00:12:11,771 I'm making kind of a take on steak and eggs. 275 00:12:11,773 --> 00:12:14,399 Everything I cook, I think about how it would look 276 00:12:14,401 --> 00:12:17,736 On social media, and I can't even erase that from my head. 277 00:12:17,738 --> 00:12:19,154 It's phone-y, it's first. 278 00:12:19,156 --> 00:12:20,822 Everything I make, I make for the camera first 279 00:12:20,824 --> 00:12:23,408 And myself second. Having such a huge following, 280 00:12:23,410 --> 00:12:25,702 I feel like I need to prove myself to my followers. 281 00:12:25,704 --> 00:12:28,872 They're going off my word alone that my food is good, 282 00:12:28,874 --> 00:12:31,958 And I wanna show them that other people in real life enjoy my food, too. 283 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:34,043 - I think it slays. - It's fantastic. 284 00:12:34,045 --> 00:12:35,837 - Is it giving chef? - It's giving chef. 285 00:12:35,839 --> 00:12:38,423 ( laughter ) 286 00:12:38,425 --> 00:12:40,759 - Keep going, violet. Nice. - Keep on the plating. 287 00:12:40,761 --> 00:12:44,554 - Yep. - All: Three, two, one. 288 00:12:46,349 --> 00:12:48,433 On tiktok, if I cook something wrong, I can throw it out. 289 00:12:48,435 --> 00:12:50,185 I can redo it and no one has to know about it. 290 00:12:50,187 --> 00:12:53,354 But on "masterchef" it's one shot, one take, 291 00:12:53,356 --> 00:12:55,398 So it really makes me nervous. 292 00:12:56,234 --> 00:12:58,359 My name is violet, I'm 23, 293 00:12:58,361 --> 00:13:01,112 And this is a new york strip steak with chimichurri, 294 00:13:01,114 --> 00:13:03,072 A goat cheese mushroom stuffed omelette, 295 00:13:03,074 --> 00:13:05,158 Along with some crispy potatoes. 296 00:13:05,160 --> 00:13:08,119 - I have 2 million followers on tiktok... - Wow. 297 00:13:08,121 --> 00:13:10,205 ...And I hope people will see that what I am on tiktok 298 00:13:10,207 --> 00:13:12,373 - Can be translated into real life. - Incredible. 299 00:13:12,375 --> 00:13:16,753 And the viral videos, was it with dishes like this? 300 00:13:16,755 --> 00:13:19,964 It was strangely not dishes like this that made me blow up. 301 00:13:19,966 --> 00:13:23,885 My really viral video had 35 million views for a kale salad. 302 00:13:23,887 --> 00:13:25,678 - Kale salad? - A kale salad. 303 00:13:25,680 --> 00:13:28,848 - I was shocked people liked it that much. - Amazing. Shall we? 304 00:13:28,850 --> 00:13:32,227 - Yeah. - Uh, right. 305 00:13:32,229 --> 00:13:34,437 Listen, there's great color on the steak, 306 00:13:34,439 --> 00:13:38,399 Potatoes look delicious, but I wouldn't associate this dish to gen z. 307 00:13:38,401 --> 00:13:41,402 - This for me looks more like a baby boomer? - Oh, my gosh. 308 00:13:41,404 --> 00:13:43,488 I thought I was gonna see something a little bit more attractive. 309 00:13:43,490 --> 00:13:45,865 It does look a little old now that I'm looking at it. 310 00:13:45,867 --> 00:13:47,992 - Yeah. - Shall we? 311 00:13:47,994 --> 00:13:50,495 Um, temperature, violet, on the new york strip, 312 00:13:50,497 --> 00:13:54,457 - What have you gone for? - I was hoping for medium rare. 313 00:13:56,211 --> 00:13:58,127 Gordon: The steak is more towards a medium. 314 00:13:58,129 --> 00:14:00,463 And just a technical thing, you didn't render 315 00:14:00,465 --> 00:14:02,465 At all the fat part of the steak. 316 00:14:02,467 --> 00:14:04,342 - Nick: Yeah, this part right here. - Joe and aarón: Yeah. 317 00:14:04,344 --> 00:14:07,387 It was kind of a mess up on my part. 318 00:14:10,767 --> 00:14:16,396 Okay, so being gen x, maybe this is just so gen z that I don't get it. 319 00:14:16,398 --> 00:14:18,231 It's an omelette and a steak and potatoes. 320 00:14:18,233 --> 00:14:20,149 It seems like you're just kind of putting down 321 00:14:20,151 --> 00:14:21,860 The greatest hits of bistro dishes 322 00:14:21,862 --> 00:14:23,653 Without having a clear idea 323 00:14:23,655 --> 00:14:25,029 Of what the dish is. 324 00:14:25,031 --> 00:14:26,155 For me, it's a no. 325 00:14:26,157 --> 00:14:28,366 Aarón: Yeah, I mean, for me, 326 00:14:28,368 --> 00:14:31,202 The chimichurri is as textbook as it gets. 327 00:14:31,204 --> 00:14:34,330 But some of the potatoes are very greasy and overdone. 328 00:14:34,332 --> 00:14:36,249 So I'm sorry. For me, it's a no. 329 00:14:36,251 --> 00:14:37,792 - Okay. Thanks. - Joe: Sorry about that. 330 00:14:37,794 --> 00:14:39,961 - Gordon: Violet, that's two nos unfortunately. - No worries. 331 00:14:39,963 --> 00:14:41,421 Continued success. 332 00:14:45,760 --> 00:14:48,511 Hey! It's okay. 333 00:14:49,514 --> 00:14:51,180 You guys. 334 00:14:51,182 --> 00:14:53,057 I really appreciate the feedback they had. 335 00:14:53,059 --> 00:14:54,475 I think it was super valid and helpful. 336 00:14:54,477 --> 00:14:56,436 I might be leaving without an apron, 337 00:14:56,438 --> 00:14:59,188 But it's giving growth and opportunities. 338 00:14:59,190 --> 00:15:01,983 ( crowd cheering ) 339 00:15:01,985 --> 00:15:05,612 Go, fatima! Go, fatima! 340 00:15:08,867 --> 00:15:10,742 ( cheering continues ) 341 00:15:10,744 --> 00:15:12,660 Hello. 342 00:15:13,788 --> 00:15:14,996 - Hello, hello. - Hi, hi. 343 00:15:14,998 --> 00:15:16,372 - How are you? - What's your name? 344 00:15:16,374 --> 00:15:18,082 - I'm fatima. - What are you making there? 345 00:15:18,084 --> 00:15:19,125 That looks delicious. 346 00:15:19,127 --> 00:15:20,460 I'm making mashed jasmine rice 347 00:15:20,462 --> 00:15:23,046 - With a black-eyed pea soup... - Okay. 348 00:15:23,048 --> 00:15:24,339 ...And lamb chops. 349 00:15:24,341 --> 00:15:26,507 This is actually a nigerian dish, 350 00:15:26,509 --> 00:15:30,303 - But I'm fusing it into a nigerian-indian dish. - Nice. 351 00:15:30,305 --> 00:15:32,305 - Is that your ethnicity? - Yes, I'm nigerian. 352 00:15:32,307 --> 00:15:34,432 - And what do you do in life? - I'm a doctor. 353 00:15:34,434 --> 00:15:37,518 - You're a doctor? A medical doctor? Wow. - Yes, I am. A medical doctor. 354 00:15:37,520 --> 00:15:39,604 I mean, being a doctor, I imagine you're-- how old are you? 355 00:15:39,606 --> 00:15:42,398 - I'm 26. Yes, I am. - So you're a young doctor. 356 00:15:42,400 --> 00:15:44,943 How do you integrate the passion for cooking in your life? 357 00:15:44,945 --> 00:15:47,362 I honestly believe that we are what we eat, 358 00:15:47,364 --> 00:15:52,992 And I see a lot of similarities in cooking and medicine. 359 00:15:52,994 --> 00:15:54,494 So you've kind of done it all already. 360 00:15:54,496 --> 00:15:56,120 - Yes. - And now you're here at "masterchef." 361 00:15:56,122 --> 00:15:57,413 This is the last thing I need to do. 362 00:15:57,415 --> 00:15:59,165 - You need to do this? - Yes. 363 00:15:59,167 --> 00:16:00,875 - To win this competition? - To win this competition. 364 00:16:00,877 --> 00:16:02,210 Aarón: I'm excited about this. 365 00:16:02,212 --> 00:16:03,962 Joe: I like it, too. I like it, too. 366 00:16:03,964 --> 00:16:05,713 I mean, look, she's obviously smart. 367 00:16:05,715 --> 00:16:08,174 Can you bring the smarts of being a doctor into the kitchen? 368 00:16:08,176 --> 00:16:11,135 Yes, I'm not only bringing my smartness here. 369 00:16:11,137 --> 00:16:13,763 I'm also bringing my passion for food. 370 00:16:13,765 --> 00:16:17,058 - Your passion for food. - Ooh! 371 00:16:17,060 --> 00:16:19,227 - I'm sorry. - Just start it slow. 372 00:16:19,229 --> 00:16:20,937 - Start it real slow. - I'm so sorry. 373 00:16:20,939 --> 00:16:22,730 - No, no, no, no. We're good. - It's okay. 374 00:16:22,732 --> 00:16:24,565 This is the risk of being in the kitchen. It's all good. 375 00:16:24,567 --> 00:16:26,317 - Good luck. - Well, I'd like to see more of it. 376 00:16:26,319 --> 00:16:28,194 - Fatima: Thank you so much. - Thank you. 377 00:16:31,825 --> 00:16:36,160 In the nigerian culture, our parents really like to push us for success. 378 00:16:36,162 --> 00:16:41,040 They believe that success is when you become a doctor, an engineer, a lawyer. 379 00:16:41,042 --> 00:16:43,042 And I love being a doctor, 380 00:16:43,044 --> 00:16:44,711 But I've cooked all through my life. 381 00:16:44,713 --> 00:16:48,047 I never stopped cooking, and I don't think I'll ever stop. 382 00:16:48,049 --> 00:16:53,386 All: Five, four, three, two, one! 383 00:16:58,768 --> 00:17:01,686 - Welcome. - Hi. 384 00:17:01,688 --> 00:17:06,691 My name is fatima. My food is inspired by my background. 385 00:17:06,693 --> 00:17:08,526 I was born in nigeria. 386 00:17:08,528 --> 00:17:12,030 This is a traditional dish-- tuwo gbegiri. 387 00:17:12,032 --> 00:17:14,198 It's made out of lamb chops, 388 00:17:14,200 --> 00:17:17,702 Fragrant mashed jasmine rice, and black-eyed pea sauce. 389 00:17:17,704 --> 00:17:19,620 Gordon: Shall we? 390 00:17:19,622 --> 00:17:21,664 Fatima, I'm a big fan of nigerian cuisine, 391 00:17:21,666 --> 00:17:24,876 But I love this gen z twist, the modernization of it, 392 00:17:24,878 --> 00:17:26,586 Because I think you've gone all posh. 393 00:17:26,588 --> 00:17:29,547 It does look like a good sear on the lamb. 394 00:17:29,549 --> 00:17:32,717 - I'm excited to dig in. - I hope you like it. 395 00:17:32,719 --> 00:17:34,469 Gordon: Do we have a temperature on the lamb? 396 00:17:34,471 --> 00:17:37,263 - Both: Medium rare. - Aarón: Man, that is a great. 397 00:17:37,265 --> 00:17:40,183 - Joe: That's a good medium rare. - Gordon: Mm-hmm. 398 00:17:48,568 --> 00:17:51,027 Fatima, you've nailed the lamb. Sauce, beautiful. 399 00:17:51,029 --> 00:17:53,196 Rice just needs seasoning. 400 00:17:53,198 --> 00:17:55,490 Even a touch of heat in there, 401 00:17:55,492 --> 00:17:57,700 A whole chili or something, just to perfume it. 402 00:17:57,702 --> 00:17:59,327 Yeah, I think there's so much more to come from you. 403 00:17:59,329 --> 00:18:01,996 So on that note, it's a yes from me. 404 00:18:01,998 --> 00:18:04,207 - Thank you. - Nick: The problem with gen z 405 00:18:04,209 --> 00:18:06,459 Is we often focus too much on the visuals. 406 00:18:06,461 --> 00:18:08,586 I think what you've done here instead actually 407 00:18:08,588 --> 00:18:12,381 - Is focus on the flavor. - Right, the flavor. Exactly. 408 00:18:12,383 --> 00:18:14,842 And you've nailed the flavor. So, for me it's a yes. 409 00:18:14,844 --> 00:18:20,139 - Thank you. - All right, that's two. And you only one more yes. 410 00:18:20,141 --> 00:18:21,849 - You don't look concerned. - ( fatima laughs ) 411 00:18:21,851 --> 00:18:24,227 Right? Because if I say yes, you get the apron. 412 00:18:24,229 --> 00:18:27,021 And you think that I liked the dish, right? 413 00:18:27,023 --> 00:18:28,564 - You sound like you like it. - Right. 414 00:18:28,566 --> 00:18:32,360 - But I know you. - What does that mean? 415 00:18:32,362 --> 00:18:37,865 - I've seen you. - Have you ever seen me be dishonest? 416 00:18:37,867 --> 00:18:40,159 No. 417 00:18:41,996 --> 00:18:46,249 Well, fatima, congratulations. 418 00:18:46,251 --> 00:18:47,834 - Thank you. - Doctor, it was delicious. 419 00:18:47,836 --> 00:18:49,877 - Congratulations. - Good job. 420 00:18:49,879 --> 00:18:51,379 Thank you so much. 421 00:18:54,801 --> 00:18:58,427 ( crowd cheering ) 422 00:19:00,098 --> 00:19:03,057 ( laughing ) 423 00:19:03,059 --> 00:19:05,268 I got the "masterchef" apron! 424 00:19:05,270 --> 00:19:11,023 Congratulations, fatima! We love you so much. 425 00:19:11,025 --> 00:19:14,694 - We're so proud of you, fatima! - Thank you! 426 00:19:27,625 --> 00:19:31,586 - You got this, matt! - My name's matt. I'm 27 years old. 427 00:19:31,588 --> 00:19:34,881 I'm an air force captain and space force program manager. 428 00:19:34,883 --> 00:19:37,842 When I was in the air force academy, the mess hall, 429 00:19:37,844 --> 00:19:39,594 It's not typically the best food. 430 00:19:39,596 --> 00:19:42,221 So I had to teach myself how to cook 431 00:19:42,223 --> 00:19:43,973 And I just fell in love with it. 432 00:19:43,975 --> 00:19:45,349 It's looking really good, matt. 433 00:19:45,351 --> 00:19:48,978 That's a beautiful piece of fish right there. Yeah. 434 00:19:53,943 --> 00:19:56,527 ( crowd cheering ) 435 00:19:58,656 --> 00:20:01,532 - Young man. How are you, man? - Glad to see you, sir. 436 00:20:01,534 --> 00:20:03,701 - First name? Matt, welcome. - Matt. 437 00:20:03,703 --> 00:20:05,494 - Matt, how's it going? - Nice to meet you, nick. 438 00:20:05,496 --> 00:20:07,079 - What's the dish? - This is gonna be 439 00:20:07,081 --> 00:20:10,333 A parmesan crusted salmon with whipped potatoes. 440 00:20:10,335 --> 00:20:11,709 I love the towel over the shoulder. 441 00:20:11,711 --> 00:20:13,419 That reminds me of myself in the kitchen here. 442 00:20:13,421 --> 00:20:15,379 I may have learned a thing or two from your tiktok. 443 00:20:15,381 --> 00:20:17,215 As long as it's not from gordon's, and you're looking at my stuff. 444 00:20:17,217 --> 00:20:18,883 Wow, yeah. I mean, I do need more followers. 445 00:20:18,885 --> 00:20:21,093 - We're at 40 million now. What are you on now? - Okay. 446 00:20:21,095 --> 00:20:24,931 - Oh! - All jokes apart, salmon-- skin side down? 447 00:20:24,933 --> 00:20:27,016 I've got it in the oven right now currently cooking skin side down. 448 00:20:27,018 --> 00:20:30,728 - It's in the oven already? It's not overcooked? - Uh, no, it's got about-- 449 00:20:30,730 --> 00:20:32,688 - Well, I'll check right now. - Nick: Better hope not. 450 00:20:32,690 --> 00:20:34,649 Wow. Right, young man, don't overcook that salmon. 451 00:20:34,651 --> 00:20:36,734 - Great meeting you. Great meeting you. - Thank you. 452 00:20:39,155 --> 00:20:41,405 - That looks beautiful, baby! - Looking good, baby. 453 00:20:41,407 --> 00:20:43,491 Dude, you got a minute and a half. 454 00:20:43,493 --> 00:20:46,661 A lot of flavor, baby. You've got this. Let's go, matt! 455 00:20:46,663 --> 00:20:49,163 All: Three, two, one. 456 00:20:49,165 --> 00:20:50,373 - Whoo! - Let's go! 457 00:20:50,375 --> 00:20:51,874 Let's go! 458 00:20:51,876 --> 00:20:54,460 ( cheering continues ) 459 00:20:54,462 --> 00:20:57,088 I'm matt, I'm an air force captain... 460 00:20:57,090 --> 00:20:58,256 - Nice. - ...Active duty, 461 00:20:58,258 --> 00:21:00,299 And this is a parmesan crusted salmon 462 00:21:00,301 --> 00:21:02,760 With tomato and cilantro chutney 463 00:21:02,762 --> 00:21:04,220 On a bed of whipped potatoes. 464 00:21:04,222 --> 00:21:05,513 All right, let's take a look, guys. 465 00:21:05,515 --> 00:21:06,722 Let's see, let's see. 466 00:21:08,101 --> 00:21:10,726 Listen, it's simple, and not too sure 467 00:21:10,728 --> 00:21:13,104 How that tomato chutney and that whipped mash are gonna work. 468 00:21:13,106 --> 00:21:16,732 Let's hope it tastes a lot more exciting than it looks. 469 00:21:16,734 --> 00:21:19,235 - Shall we? - How long did you cook the salmon for, matt? 470 00:21:19,237 --> 00:21:22,947 The salmon was cooked at 350 for a little over 15 minutes. 471 00:21:22,949 --> 00:21:24,490 Gotcha. 472 00:21:24,492 --> 00:21:27,243 And that's the bit there that I'm sort of frustrated about, 473 00:21:27,245 --> 00:21:28,411 Knowing full well that you took such care 474 00:21:28,413 --> 00:21:30,997 And attention cooking it skin side down 475 00:21:30,999 --> 00:21:32,248 And getting that really crispy, 476 00:21:32,250 --> 00:21:34,417 And you've stuck it in the whipped mash. 477 00:21:40,341 --> 00:21:42,675 I wanna start by saying thank you for your service, 478 00:21:42,677 --> 00:21:44,093 And it does look like you know your way around food. 479 00:21:44,095 --> 00:21:45,544 There's no question about that. 480 00:21:45,546 --> 00:21:47,596 The salmon is the star of this dish right here, 481 00:21:47,598 --> 00:21:49,890 And you could tell right off the bat that it's overcooked 482 00:21:49,892 --> 00:21:53,352 When it starts to turn that white as opposed to that lighter pink. 483 00:21:53,354 --> 00:21:56,814 And I'm sorry to say, but it's a no from me. 484 00:21:56,816 --> 00:21:58,858 You're disciplined. I can see it. 485 00:21:58,860 --> 00:22:01,527 Just the way you present yourself is so respectful. 486 00:22:01,529 --> 00:22:04,488 If that salmon was cooked four minutes less, 487 00:22:04,490 --> 00:22:07,116 I'd be putting the apron on you. I just-- 488 00:22:07,118 --> 00:22:08,242 Professionally, I can't, 489 00:22:08,244 --> 00:22:10,828 And it pains me because you're so close. 490 00:22:10,830 --> 00:22:12,330 It's a no from me 491 00:22:12,332 --> 00:22:15,082 With the hope that the door stays open 492 00:22:15,084 --> 00:22:17,543 - And you'll come back. - Yes, sir. 493 00:22:24,052 --> 00:22:26,552 It's the salmon! 494 00:22:32,435 --> 00:22:35,144 Person: Let's go, adam! You got this! 495 00:22:35,146 --> 00:22:37,063 Adam: That's done. 496 00:22:37,065 --> 00:22:40,399 All right, all right. 497 00:22:40,401 --> 00:22:43,069 - Hey, hey, hey, what's your name, brother? - What's up, guys? 498 00:22:43,071 --> 00:22:45,237 - So I'm adam. - What's happening, bro? 499 00:22:45,239 --> 00:22:48,699 So I'm doing an za'atar spiced lamb souvlaki. 500 00:22:48,701 --> 00:22:50,785 I'm doing a homemade bread because I love to bake, 501 00:22:50,787 --> 00:22:53,954 And doing a lot of fresh components like bright acidity. 502 00:22:53,956 --> 00:22:55,664 Joe: What you're doing is overcooking that lamb. 503 00:22:55,666 --> 00:22:58,209 Yeah, yeah. You gotta be careful with that. 504 00:22:58,211 --> 00:23:00,044 Yeah, you like a hard sear? Okay, cool. 505 00:23:00,046 --> 00:23:01,253 Adam: I like the hard sear. 506 00:23:01,255 --> 00:23:02,630 Take it off, take it off, take it off. 507 00:23:02,632 --> 00:23:04,423 - You think so? - You can always put it back in. 508 00:23:04,425 --> 00:23:06,509 Take it off, bro. That is medium well to well. 509 00:23:06,511 --> 00:23:08,386 I don't know how you wanna cook that lamb, 510 00:23:08,388 --> 00:23:09,929 - But we're gonna judge it, so. - Okay. 511 00:23:09,931 --> 00:23:11,555 So what's the day job, brother? 512 00:23:11,557 --> 00:23:13,516 - I work on a dude ranch. - A dude ranch? 513 00:23:13,518 --> 00:23:15,684 - Yeah. - So it's basically a horse ranch, right? 514 00:23:15,686 --> 00:23:16,977 - Yeah. - What do you do? 515 00:23:16,979 --> 00:23:18,896 - I work in the kitchen there. - You cook? 516 00:23:18,898 --> 00:23:21,315 - Aarón: Oh, nice. - I don't think I've ever been to a dude ranch. 517 00:23:21,317 --> 00:23:23,609 I grew up in the city. For me, that was like going to the bronx zoo. 518 00:23:23,611 --> 00:23:25,820 Yeah, he'd go to a dude ranch in his suit like this 519 00:23:25,822 --> 00:23:27,321 And then we would make fun of him. 520 00:23:27,323 --> 00:23:29,323 Well, continue the fight, young man, okay? 521 00:23:29,325 --> 00:23:31,450 - Yeah, absolutely, thank you so much, guys. - Good luck. 522 00:23:31,452 --> 00:23:33,327 Thank you. Time? 523 00:23:33,329 --> 00:23:35,162 Two minutes and 50 seconds. 524 00:23:35,164 --> 00:23:37,873 So the dude ranch where I work, it's all pretty much gen z. 525 00:23:37,875 --> 00:23:39,500 Everyone is just out of college, 526 00:23:39,502 --> 00:23:42,211 And they are very hard workers six days a week. 527 00:23:42,213 --> 00:23:45,423 So I'm excited to kind of show that to the older generations 528 00:23:45,425 --> 00:23:48,384 That gen z is passionate and gen z is ambitious. 529 00:23:48,386 --> 00:23:52,638 All: Five, four, three, two, one. 530 00:23:55,726 --> 00:23:57,518 Let's go. 531 00:24:01,149 --> 00:24:02,815 Welcome. 532 00:24:02,817 --> 00:24:07,611 My name is adam hart, I'm 23, I'm a dude rancher from colorado. 533 00:24:07,613 --> 00:24:11,532 Today I've prepared for you a za'atar spiced lamb souvlaki 534 00:24:11,534 --> 00:24:16,120 With a homemade flatbread, a garlic confit tzatziki sauce, 535 00:24:16,122 --> 00:24:19,665 A pistachio mint tapenade, and then a greek salad 536 00:24:19,667 --> 00:24:21,500 With a lemon mint vinaigrette. 537 00:24:21,502 --> 00:24:24,044 - Let's go to greece. - Let's do it. 538 00:24:24,046 --> 00:24:26,338 So visually, listen, there's a lot going on here. 539 00:24:26,340 --> 00:24:28,507 - Did you make those flatbreads? - Yes, yes. 540 00:24:28,509 --> 00:24:30,426 How'd you get them done in such a short period of time? 541 00:24:30,428 --> 00:24:32,428 So instead of using yeast, I used baking powder, baking soda. 542 00:24:32,430 --> 00:24:33,846 - Smart. - Yeah. 543 00:24:33,848 --> 00:24:35,598 I just love the technical ability of what you've done 544 00:24:35,600 --> 00:24:37,433 And what you've managed to achieve in 45 minutes, 545 00:24:37,435 --> 00:24:38,893 But I'm slightly concerned about the lamb. 546 00:24:38,895 --> 00:24:40,895 It looks dry, young man. 547 00:24:40,897 --> 00:24:43,731 How long did you cook that lamb for, adam? 548 00:24:43,733 --> 00:24:46,775 I would say it was in the pan about eight minutes. 549 00:24:46,777 --> 00:24:49,445 So the idea is to get these little pockets. 550 00:24:49,447 --> 00:24:51,197 - A little bit of this? - Gordon: Yeah. 551 00:24:58,623 --> 00:25:00,498 This plate is ambitious. 552 00:25:00,500 --> 00:25:03,584 All those flavors are there, there's no two ways about that. 553 00:25:03,586 --> 00:25:05,544 The tzatziki, beautiful, love the bread, 554 00:25:05,546 --> 00:25:08,881 But you need to be super careful when you cut that lamb 555 00:25:08,883 --> 00:25:10,508 'cause it's all inconsistent. 556 00:25:10,510 --> 00:25:14,136 Some bits are medium, some are medium well, some are rare. 557 00:25:14,138 --> 00:25:15,971 I was actually fortunate enough to get a pink bit. 558 00:25:15,973 --> 00:25:18,265 - It actually tasted delicious. - Thank you. 559 00:25:18,267 --> 00:25:20,643 I thought that marinade you did worked really well. 560 00:25:20,645 --> 00:25:23,145 The only thing I would've loved is a little bit more acidity 561 00:25:23,147 --> 00:25:24,730 In the tzatziki, just a bit more. 562 00:25:24,732 --> 00:25:26,232 Okay, okay. 563 00:25:26,234 --> 00:25:28,150 I think you did a good job, all things considered, 564 00:25:28,152 --> 00:25:30,653 And I think there's a lot of great, delicious things there. 565 00:25:30,655 --> 00:25:31,779 Thank you. 566 00:25:31,781 --> 00:25:33,489 Here's the issue. It's good. 567 00:25:33,491 --> 00:25:37,493 My question is, is it good enough for "masterchef?" 568 00:25:37,495 --> 00:25:38,869 I believe so. 569 00:25:38,871 --> 00:25:42,164 Even though this lamb is slightly overcooked? 570 00:25:42,166 --> 00:25:44,291 Yeah, I'm hoping that the flavor comes through enough. 571 00:25:44,293 --> 00:25:46,335 First time being in there, it's a lot going on. 572 00:25:46,337 --> 00:25:48,128 So, I think that was the hard part, for sure. 573 00:25:48,130 --> 00:25:49,797 That's just the beginning, bro. 574 00:25:49,799 --> 00:25:51,131 If you stay here, 575 00:25:51,133 --> 00:25:52,758 There's a lot going on every minute of the day. 576 00:25:52,760 --> 00:25:54,134 Absolutely. 577 00:25:54,136 --> 00:25:58,264 Well, you need three yeses for an apron. Aarón? 578 00:25:58,266 --> 00:26:00,474 For me, I just think the ambition, 579 00:26:00,476 --> 00:26:03,227 The amount of work you got accomplished shows me promise. 580 00:26:03,229 --> 00:26:05,896 - So for me, it's a yes. - Thank you. 581 00:26:05,898 --> 00:26:08,357 - Gordon: Nick. - I know there's a lot going on, 582 00:26:08,359 --> 00:26:11,443 But you did a lot, so for me, it's a yes. 583 00:26:11,445 --> 00:26:12,861 Thank you. 584 00:26:12,863 --> 00:26:16,532 For the reasons I previously stated, it's a no. 585 00:26:16,534 --> 00:26:17,491 Wow. 586 00:26:18,911 --> 00:26:20,869 So that's two yeses, one no. 587 00:26:20,871 --> 00:26:22,746 That leaves it to you, gordon. 588 00:26:22,748 --> 00:26:24,873 Yeah, it's a tough one, this one. 589 00:26:24,875 --> 00:26:26,292 So... 590 00:26:39,599 --> 00:26:44,643 Adam, it's-- it's a no. 591 00:26:44,645 --> 00:26:46,895 It's a no to the dude ranch, 592 00:26:46,897 --> 00:26:48,564 And it's a big yes to "masterchef." 593 00:26:48,566 --> 00:26:50,649 - No way. - Welcome. Congratulations, bro. 594 00:26:50,651 --> 00:26:53,485 - Thank you so much. - Get that on. Well done. 595 00:26:53,487 --> 00:26:55,237 Appreciate it. Thanks. 596 00:26:55,239 --> 00:26:57,156 - Thank you, joe. - You gotta study up, bro. 597 00:26:57,158 --> 00:26:58,949 Absolutely. I will get on it. 598 00:26:58,951 --> 00:27:01,285 ( crowd cheering ) 599 00:27:05,333 --> 00:27:07,625 This is my absolute dream to get an apron. 600 00:27:07,627 --> 00:27:10,127 It really is a good confirmation of my passion and my skill, 601 00:27:10,129 --> 00:27:12,630 And it's really exciting to be on the next step. 602 00:27:12,632 --> 00:27:14,048 Congratulations. 603 00:27:14,050 --> 00:27:16,091 - The pita bread was good. - I think he's trainable. 604 00:27:16,093 --> 00:27:19,053 - I think he'll be a great sponge, definitely. - I hope you're right. 605 00:27:19,055 --> 00:27:20,929 So three aprons down. Two to go. 606 00:27:20,931 --> 00:27:22,264 Two to go. Let's do it. 607 00:27:30,474 --> 00:27:34,151 Knead that dough, knead that dough! You got it! 608 00:27:35,613 --> 00:27:37,363 "little chef." 609 00:27:37,365 --> 00:27:39,615 Woman: You got it, sophie. Look how beautiful that filling looks. 610 00:27:39,617 --> 00:27:42,326 Sophie, sophie! Yeah! 611 00:27:43,663 --> 00:27:45,245 Oh, my god. 612 00:27:45,247 --> 00:27:48,165 - Good evening! - Oh, my god. Hello. 613 00:27:48,167 --> 00:27:50,501 Not me turning on the wrong burner as you guys come. 614 00:27:50,503 --> 00:27:52,920 I get so nervous. You guys are literally my icons. 615 00:27:52,922 --> 00:27:54,254 I've been watching your videos forever, nick, 616 00:27:54,256 --> 00:27:56,173 So this is kind of crazy to see you in person. 617 00:27:56,175 --> 00:27:57,633 This is crazy. Well, first tell us your name. 618 00:27:57,635 --> 00:27:59,426 - I don't even know your name. - Oh, yes, okay. 619 00:27:59,428 --> 00:28:01,929 So I'm sophie, I'm 23 years old, and I currently work 620 00:28:01,931 --> 00:28:03,555 As a software engineer in virginia. 621 00:28:03,557 --> 00:28:06,266 - Gordon: And what's the dish? - So today I'll be making 622 00:28:06,268 --> 00:28:08,310 Pork and shrimp dumplings with homemade wrappers. 623 00:28:08,312 --> 00:28:09,561 And are you making everything homemade? 624 00:28:09,563 --> 00:28:11,438 Yes, so I have dumpling skins over there, 625 00:28:11,440 --> 00:28:13,565 - And I'm actually rolling it through a pasta machine. - Wow. 626 00:28:13,567 --> 00:28:17,069 But yeah, I'm honestly hoping to slay in the kitchen, do my thing. 627 00:28:17,071 --> 00:28:20,447 So sorry. "sleigh?" is it christmas time? 628 00:28:20,449 --> 00:28:21,990 Have you never heard the term before? 629 00:28:21,992 --> 00:28:24,118 Have you ever heard the term "speed up?" 630 00:28:24,120 --> 00:28:25,619 Yes, I'm going. 631 00:28:25,621 --> 00:28:29,039 Listen, get your timing right, roll that dough thin enough. 632 00:28:29,041 --> 00:28:31,041 Trust me. You will slay, girl. 633 00:28:31,043 --> 00:28:33,377 There we go, there we go! There it is! 634 00:28:33,379 --> 00:28:35,129 - You like that? - I love that. 635 00:28:35,131 --> 00:28:37,423 - Good luck. - Thank you! 636 00:28:37,425 --> 00:28:40,259 Woman: Here we go, here we go. You got this, you got this. 637 00:28:40,261 --> 00:28:41,510 Beautiful, beautiful. 638 00:28:41,512 --> 00:28:44,763 All: Sophie, sophie, sophie, sophie! 639 00:28:44,765 --> 00:28:48,267 All: Three, two, one. 640 00:28:49,854 --> 00:28:53,230 Good job! 641 00:28:57,403 --> 00:28:59,153 Welcome. 642 00:28:59,155 --> 00:29:01,071 My name is sophie wang, 643 00:29:01,073 --> 00:29:04,074 And today I have made pork and shrimp dumplings 644 00:29:04,076 --> 00:29:06,243 With spicy cucumber salad on the side 645 00:29:06,245 --> 00:29:08,537 And a spicy chili dipping sauce. 646 00:29:08,539 --> 00:29:12,332 Well, it looks like a restaurant plating for sure. Can't wait to try them. 647 00:29:12,334 --> 00:29:13,709 Yay! Okay. 648 00:29:22,928 --> 00:29:26,680 I think that the construction of the dumpling is very good, 649 00:29:26,682 --> 00:29:29,266 And the sauce is really good. It's not mind-blowing, 650 00:29:29,268 --> 00:29:31,977 - And this is a tough competition. - Right. 651 00:29:31,979 --> 00:29:34,730 But I like it enough that I'm gonna say yes. 652 00:29:36,859 --> 00:29:38,192 Aarón? 653 00:29:38,194 --> 00:29:40,027 Yeah, I think for me, it's a straightforward dish. 654 00:29:40,029 --> 00:29:41,862 Everything when you have a dish like this 655 00:29:41,864 --> 00:29:43,280 Has to be rolling on all cylinders, 656 00:29:43,282 --> 00:29:46,241 And right here, the cucumber's a little bit boring. 657 00:29:46,243 --> 00:29:48,243 The sauce is the best part about this dish. 658 00:29:48,245 --> 00:29:49,620 I just don't see enough there. 659 00:29:49,622 --> 00:29:51,997 So I'm sorry. For me, it's gonna be a no. 660 00:29:51,999 --> 00:29:53,248 Okay. 661 00:29:53,250 --> 00:29:55,417 One yes, one no. Gordon? 662 00:29:55,419 --> 00:29:58,670 Gordon: So the crimping is done beautiful. You absolutely nailed that. 663 00:29:58,672 --> 00:30:00,255 The dough is a little bit thick, 664 00:30:00,257 --> 00:30:04,301 But the intensity has slightly dried out the filling I had. 665 00:30:04,303 --> 00:30:06,512 And unfortunately, for me, it's a no. 666 00:30:06,514 --> 00:30:08,263 Gotcha. 667 00:30:10,434 --> 00:30:11,475 Aw. 668 00:30:11,477 --> 00:30:13,644 It's okay. Come here, come here. 669 00:30:14,814 --> 00:30:17,439 It's okay. I'm so proud of you. 670 00:30:17,441 --> 00:30:18,774 Just not enough. 671 00:30:18,776 --> 00:30:20,317 Gordon: And where's her twist? 672 00:30:20,319 --> 00:30:22,519 I think back to your original signature dish, the personality. 673 00:30:22,521 --> 00:30:24,238 Yeah, yeah. Where's the boldness? 674 00:30:24,240 --> 00:30:26,031 - You remember his signature dish? - Gordon: I do. 675 00:30:26,033 --> 00:30:28,659 Today I brought you a handmade lamb ravioli. 676 00:30:28,661 --> 00:30:30,244 Gordon: Wow. Delicious. 677 00:30:30,246 --> 00:30:33,580 Making fresh pasta from scratch is definitely an a-star. 678 00:30:33,582 --> 00:30:35,499 That's top notch. 679 00:30:35,501 --> 00:30:36,959 Nick, I feel like gen z, 680 00:30:36,961 --> 00:30:38,669 That you guys orientate towards cooking 681 00:30:38,671 --> 00:30:40,629 Out of your natural wheelhouse or your culture 682 00:30:40,631 --> 00:30:41,922 And experimenting a lot more. 683 00:30:41,924 --> 00:30:44,466 For us gen zers, we have a huge amount of pride 684 00:30:44,468 --> 00:30:46,385 Behind part of gen z, 685 00:30:46,387 --> 00:30:48,220 And I think we have a lot to prove as well. 686 00:30:48,222 --> 00:30:50,430 Yeah, that's true. That's what we need to see. 687 00:30:50,432 --> 00:30:51,723 Absolutely. 688 00:31:01,694 --> 00:31:04,736 Let's go, z! 689 00:31:04,738 --> 00:31:07,197 - Pour that water! - Yeah, jake! 690 00:31:07,199 --> 00:31:10,242 I think being gen z honestly helps so much 691 00:31:10,244 --> 00:31:12,828 Because anytime you're confused, 692 00:31:12,830 --> 00:31:14,663 You do not have to drive 40 minutes down to the library, 693 00:31:14,665 --> 00:31:16,790 Walk up and down a hill two times both ways 694 00:31:16,792 --> 00:31:18,041 To get the library to know how to do something. 695 00:31:18,043 --> 00:31:19,459 You can just look at it on your phone. 696 00:31:19,461 --> 00:31:21,295 My name is hallie, I'm 24 years old, 697 00:31:21,297 --> 00:31:22,713 And I'm a cornhole queen from alabama. 698 00:31:22,715 --> 00:31:24,715 Me and my fiancé have been playing cornhole 699 00:31:24,717 --> 00:31:25,966 For about two years now. 700 00:31:25,968 --> 00:31:27,801 Of course when I first started, trash. 701 00:31:27,803 --> 00:31:29,219 Could not make it on the board. 702 00:31:29,221 --> 00:31:31,054 But now I'm really proud to say 703 00:31:31,056 --> 00:31:32,848 I'm the 40th in the country at the moment. 704 00:31:32,850 --> 00:31:34,182 Perfect, perfect, perfect. 705 00:31:34,184 --> 00:31:35,767 I'm known as the chef 706 00:31:35,769 --> 00:31:37,394 Out of all my friends when it comes to cornhole, 707 00:31:37,396 --> 00:31:38,854 So if I walk into any tournament, 708 00:31:38,856 --> 00:31:40,272 They're like, "did you bring me a plate?" 709 00:31:40,274 --> 00:31:44,151 - How are you feeling timewise? - I think I'm pretty good. 710 00:31:48,991 --> 00:31:50,741 Good evening! How are you? 711 00:31:50,743 --> 00:31:52,117 Hallie clark. Nice to meet you. 712 00:31:52,119 --> 00:31:53,660 - Both: Nice to meet you. - Gordon. Nick. Welcome. 713 00:31:53,662 --> 00:31:54,828 Gordon: Tell me about the dish. 714 00:31:54,830 --> 00:31:57,039 I'm making teriyaki stir-fried lamb. 715 00:31:57,041 --> 00:31:59,625 We had it on one of our dates when would travel the country playing cornhole, 716 00:31:59,627 --> 00:32:01,084 And we have loved it ever since. 717 00:32:01,086 --> 00:32:04,212 - Cornhole? - As in... Gotcha. 718 00:32:04,214 --> 00:32:05,797 - Do you play that a lot? - We play competitive cornhole. 719 00:32:05,799 --> 00:32:07,132 We travel the country doing it. 720 00:32:07,134 --> 00:32:08,625 - For a living? - For a living, yes. 721 00:32:08,627 --> 00:32:12,596 Would you like to play? I made you some bags. 722 00:32:12,598 --> 00:32:15,307 What? 723 00:32:15,309 --> 00:32:16,558 - Look, come here. - Okay. 724 00:32:16,560 --> 00:32:18,060 While this is rendering, we have a second. 725 00:32:18,062 --> 00:32:20,062 - Hallie: Take a bag. - Gordon: Right. 726 00:32:20,064 --> 00:32:21,438 - Take a bag. - Are you kidding me? 727 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:23,190 - I'm so serious. - Right. 728 00:32:23,192 --> 00:32:25,943 So you're gonna step up to here, 729 00:32:25,945 --> 00:32:28,028 And then you just throw it. 730 00:32:31,533 --> 00:32:33,325 And that's it. Go, nick, you go next. 731 00:32:33,327 --> 00:32:34,534 - No, you go next! - Okay. 732 00:32:34,536 --> 00:32:36,536 - You, go, go, go. - Okay, all right. 733 00:32:36,538 --> 00:32:38,789 Here we go. 734 00:32:38,791 --> 00:32:41,291 See if y'all can do it. 735 00:32:41,293 --> 00:32:42,751 Oh. 736 00:32:47,591 --> 00:32:49,216 ( screaming ) 737 00:32:51,929 --> 00:32:54,179 My bag. 738 00:32:55,057 --> 00:32:56,598 So sorry. Excuse me. 739 00:32:58,686 --> 00:33:00,018 Oh, my god. 740 00:33:00,229 --> 00:33:02,437 I would suggest no more cornhole playing during the cooking here. 741 00:33:02,439 --> 00:33:03,730 - No, please. - Yes, sir. 742 00:33:03,732 --> 00:33:05,107 They smell delicious. 743 00:33:05,109 --> 00:33:06,775 Get a really good sear on those lamb chops. 744 00:33:06,777 --> 00:33:08,860 Lock in that flavor and render that fat down. 745 00:33:08,862 --> 00:33:10,153 - Good luck. - It was pleasure meeting y'all. 746 00:33:10,155 --> 00:33:11,780 Gordon: Likewise. 747 00:33:11,782 --> 00:33:14,533 - How far out do you think you are? - Not very far. 748 00:33:16,078 --> 00:33:17,744 Let's finish up. 749 00:33:19,957 --> 00:33:26,336 All: Six, five, four, three, two, one. 750 00:33:26,338 --> 00:33:28,255 Whoo! 751 00:33:28,257 --> 00:33:29,673 Being a gen zer typically means 752 00:33:29,675 --> 00:33:31,508 The internet is gonna tell you you're not good enough. 753 00:33:31,510 --> 00:33:33,927 Seeing people live these lives that you aim to live, 754 00:33:33,929 --> 00:33:35,679 Of course you're gonna sit here and doubt yourself and think, 755 00:33:35,681 --> 00:33:37,055 "I can't cook that dish. I'm not good enough." 756 00:33:37,057 --> 00:33:38,807 But I really hope this competition 757 00:33:38,809 --> 00:33:40,142 And me getting this apron confirms 758 00:33:40,144 --> 00:33:41,560 That I am good enough. 759 00:33:41,562 --> 00:33:44,146 My name is hallie, and I made teriyaki stir fried lamb 760 00:33:44,148 --> 00:33:45,981 With rice and vegetables. 761 00:33:45,983 --> 00:33:47,524 Visually, joe, what do you think? 762 00:33:47,526 --> 00:33:50,402 Visually, it doesn't really blow my mind, 763 00:33:50,404 --> 00:33:52,904 But I'm really curious to try it. 764 00:33:52,906 --> 00:33:56,158 Shall we? 765 00:33:56,160 --> 00:33:57,451 What's the rub on the lamb? What have you done? 766 00:33:57,453 --> 00:33:58,910 Hallie: The rub is just salt and pepper, 767 00:33:58,912 --> 00:34:02,497 And then I glazed it with the teriyaki sauce. 768 00:34:02,499 --> 00:34:05,167 - Wow, that's beautiful. - That's good. 769 00:34:05,169 --> 00:34:06,626 - Cooked beautifully. - Nick: Cooked perfectly. 770 00:34:06,628 --> 00:34:09,212 - Joe: Good job. - Thank you. 771 00:34:14,219 --> 00:34:16,303 The lamb is the star of this dish, 772 00:34:16,305 --> 00:34:18,305 And that was a beautiful piece of lamb 773 00:34:18,307 --> 00:34:19,848 When you cut it open there. 774 00:34:19,850 --> 00:34:21,433 It's not easy to do, so for me, it's a yes. 775 00:34:21,435 --> 00:34:22,726 Thank you. 776 00:34:22,728 --> 00:34:24,561 There's just some amateur moves here 777 00:34:24,563 --> 00:34:28,023 - That don't give me a lot of confidence. - Okay. 778 00:34:28,025 --> 00:34:29,566 Aarón: Incorporate the rice with the veg 779 00:34:29,568 --> 00:34:31,234 And then have something to bind it. 780 00:34:31,236 --> 00:34:32,903 You're seasoning it with the soy. 781 00:34:32,905 --> 00:34:34,404 Season it with something else, 782 00:34:34,406 --> 00:34:36,406 - And that would make it really magical. - Yeah. 783 00:34:36,408 --> 00:34:37,783 So for me, I'm gonna say no. I'm sorry. 784 00:34:37,785 --> 00:34:39,242 Thank you. 785 00:34:39,244 --> 00:34:41,244 So I'm gonna go beyond the dish. 786 00:34:41,246 --> 00:34:43,789 I mean, the dish is fine. You know how to cook. 787 00:34:43,791 --> 00:34:48,168 I think that your challenge is you're un-ingredient savvy. 788 00:34:48,170 --> 00:34:51,129 I don't think you have a lot of experience with spices, 789 00:34:51,131 --> 00:34:55,258 But that's good news for you because that's teachable. 790 00:34:55,260 --> 00:34:57,886 I'm gonna say yes to your potential. 791 00:34:57,888 --> 00:34:58,804 Thank you. 792 00:34:58,806 --> 00:35:02,349 Wow. One no, two yeses. 793 00:35:02,351 --> 00:35:05,310 So lamb's cooked beautifully. Let's get that absolutely clear. 794 00:35:05,312 --> 00:35:07,062 I mean, it's just restaurant quality, 795 00:35:07,064 --> 00:35:09,523 But the bit that lets this dish down for me is the veg 796 00:35:09,525 --> 00:35:10,941 - Because it's watery. - Yes, sir. 797 00:35:10,943 --> 00:35:12,442 Gordon: So when you think of a stir fry, 798 00:35:12,444 --> 00:35:14,027 We sort of caramelize those vegetables, 799 00:35:14,029 --> 00:35:17,656 It needs heat. But I agree with joe. 800 00:35:17,658 --> 00:35:20,534 I think you are teachable, so it's a yes from me. 801 00:35:20,536 --> 00:35:24,162 - Congratulations, well done. - Thank you so much. 802 00:35:24,164 --> 00:35:28,166 It's a big yes for me. 803 00:35:28,168 --> 00:35:30,585 - Ah, thank you so much. - Gordon: Put it on. 804 00:35:30,587 --> 00:35:32,295 The journey begins. Get ready to learn. 805 00:35:32,297 --> 00:35:34,464 Yes, sir. I'm stoked to learn. 806 00:35:40,013 --> 00:35:41,221 Man: Hell yeah! 807 00:35:42,266 --> 00:35:43,598 Whoa! 808 00:35:46,019 --> 00:35:47,519 This apron means the world to me. 809 00:35:47,521 --> 00:35:49,479 I'm one of the most competitive people you'll meet. 810 00:35:49,481 --> 00:35:51,773 I cannot wait to rep gen z and win this all. 811 00:35:51,775 --> 00:35:53,233 Yeah! 812 00:36:06,665 --> 00:36:08,790 Let's go, murt! 813 00:36:08,792 --> 00:36:10,375 - Murt: Oh, my goodness. - Come on, murt. 814 00:36:10,377 --> 00:36:13,086 There we go. It's not your first rodeo. 815 00:36:13,088 --> 00:36:15,755 - Yeah! - Whoo-hoo! 816 00:36:15,757 --> 00:36:17,757 My name is murt, I'm 27 years old, 817 00:36:17,759 --> 00:36:19,217 I'm from fort lauderdale, florida, 818 00:36:19,219 --> 00:36:21,669 And I'm a gen z, baby. I'm a gen z. 819 00:36:21,671 --> 00:36:23,096 - Oh, yeah. - Aw. 820 00:36:23,098 --> 00:36:25,390 So thing is, we grew up learning about the internet 821 00:36:25,392 --> 00:36:28,185 And we kind of find our recipes from that. 822 00:36:28,187 --> 00:36:30,729 So these old people, the boomers, 823 00:36:30,731 --> 00:36:34,149 I don't think they're as intelligent as we are when using the internet. 824 00:36:34,151 --> 00:36:35,734 That's not my problem. That's gonna work to my advantage. 825 00:36:35,736 --> 00:36:38,486 And I don't know if the boomers are gonna last the entire thing. 826 00:36:38,488 --> 00:36:40,864 So I hope they have their life alerts on, I'm gonna be honest. 827 00:36:42,326 --> 00:36:44,492 I am the most unique person you're ever gonna meet. 828 00:36:44,494 --> 00:36:48,330 I have a wild personality. I'm a country boy that lives in south florida. 829 00:36:48,332 --> 00:36:51,583 So pretty much I'm on a boat almost every weekend. 830 00:36:51,585 --> 00:36:53,084 I love being on the water, I love being in the boat, 831 00:36:53,086 --> 00:36:55,128 And I love getting a tan, so why not? 832 00:36:55,130 --> 00:36:57,005 I think I look better with my shirt off. 833 00:36:57,007 --> 00:36:58,340 I guess you guys will probably see that later. 834 00:36:58,342 --> 00:37:00,258 Maybe put a little picture here if you guys want to, 835 00:37:00,260 --> 00:37:02,928 But anyways, yeah, you being shirtless on a boat 836 00:37:02,930 --> 00:37:04,262 And being able to cook the fish afterwards 837 00:37:04,264 --> 00:37:06,139 Is kind of a no-brainer and the ladies are gonna-- 838 00:37:06,141 --> 00:37:07,924 They're gonna slide into your dms. Come on now. 839 00:37:07,926 --> 00:37:11,353 Mmm, a man that can crack an egg. God. 840 00:37:11,355 --> 00:37:14,773 I came into "masterchef" now because I'm at the peak performance of my cooking. 841 00:37:14,775 --> 00:37:16,149 Boom. 842 00:37:16,151 --> 00:37:19,110 I feel bad for the other people who I'm up against. 843 00:37:19,821 --> 00:37:21,696 Ooh, that is burned. 844 00:37:21,698 --> 00:37:23,823 Ugh, god, it did burn. 845 00:37:23,825 --> 00:37:25,617 I burnt my butter. 846 00:37:25,619 --> 00:37:27,202 Person: You got this, murt. 847 00:37:27,204 --> 00:37:29,037 We pivot, we pivot! You got this! 848 00:37:29,039 --> 00:37:30,497 You're doing great. Keep doing what you're doing. 849 00:37:30,499 --> 00:37:33,041 I'm gonna re-cook the lobster. How much time I got? 850 00:37:33,043 --> 00:37:35,252 Man: Just about ten minutes. 851 00:37:36,505 --> 00:37:38,630 Shnikes, man. 852 00:37:38,632 --> 00:37:40,215 I'm frazzled, anne. 853 00:37:40,217 --> 00:37:41,383 - You're good. - It's okay. 854 00:37:41,385 --> 00:37:44,094 ( blows raspberry ) all right, here we go. 855 00:37:44,096 --> 00:37:47,722 - Beautiful. Deep breaths. - Pace yourself. 856 00:37:47,724 --> 00:37:48,974 Looks good. There we go. 857 00:37:48,976 --> 00:37:50,892 Chef's kiss. Chef's kiss. 858 00:37:50,894 --> 00:37:52,602 I'm shaking like a leaf. 859 00:37:52,604 --> 00:37:53,853 You've got it in. 860 00:37:53,855 --> 00:37:58,358 All: Five, four, three, two, one. 861 00:38:00,445 --> 00:38:02,654 I am losing it right now. I mean, I am not gonna lie. 862 00:38:02,656 --> 00:38:05,448 There's a lot of things that went wrong that I didn't think were gonna go wrong, 863 00:38:05,450 --> 00:38:07,617 But I'm happy I bounced back. That's the biggest thing. 864 00:38:07,619 --> 00:38:10,996 I wanna win. I put my blood, sweat, and tears into that. 865 00:38:10,998 --> 00:38:12,789 I'm sweating. That's why my hair's a mess. 866 00:38:12,791 --> 00:38:14,165 Here it goes, man. 867 00:38:15,585 --> 00:38:18,962 - Gordon: Welcome. - What's going on, guys? What's going on? 868 00:38:18,964 --> 00:38:20,088 My name is murt, 869 00:38:20,090 --> 00:38:21,798 And today I made for you guys 870 00:38:21,800 --> 00:38:24,259 A florida lobster tempura roll 871 00:38:24,261 --> 00:38:29,055 With a lobster slaw, and a spicy mayo. 872 00:38:29,057 --> 00:38:30,890 Joe: Yeah, let's take a taste. 873 00:38:32,561 --> 00:38:35,645 Murt, it looks good. I'm amazed you got that done in 45 minutes. 874 00:38:35,647 --> 00:38:38,023 Murt: That was the most stressful thing I've ever done in my life, 875 00:38:38,025 --> 00:38:40,358 But I live by the fact that it's not how you start, 876 00:38:40,360 --> 00:38:41,651 It's how you finish, 877 00:38:41,653 --> 00:38:43,653 And I'm pretty proud of what I put on the plate. 878 00:38:43,655 --> 00:38:47,157 - What kind of batter did you use? - So I did a tempura batter, 879 00:38:47,159 --> 00:38:48,992 And I think the thinner the tempura batter, the better. 880 00:38:48,994 --> 00:38:50,368 You want that crunch to it. 881 00:38:50,370 --> 00:38:52,203 But also the problem with cooking lobster twice 882 00:38:52,205 --> 00:38:53,997 Is the second time around, especially fried, 883 00:38:53,999 --> 00:38:55,165 It could be seriously rubber. 884 00:38:55,167 --> 00:38:57,751 Talk me through the layers. 885 00:38:57,753 --> 00:38:59,252 What's in there? 886 00:38:59,254 --> 00:39:03,131 So you have cream cheese, you have asparagus for a crunch, 887 00:39:03,133 --> 00:39:05,216 Avocado, and you have cucumber, 888 00:39:05,218 --> 00:39:10,430 And on top you have a slaw that includes some of the spicy mayo. 889 00:39:10,432 --> 00:39:12,974 Right, murt, the lobster's cooked beautifully. 890 00:39:12,976 --> 00:39:15,310 - Thank you. - It's incredibly sweet. 891 00:39:15,312 --> 00:39:17,354 Sadly, I'm not getting the crunch from the sushi roll. 892 00:39:17,356 --> 00:39:20,315 I'm getting more crunch from the undercooked asparagus, and I'll be honest with you, 893 00:39:20,317 --> 00:39:22,609 I am not a big cream cheese fan inside a sushi. 894 00:39:22,611 --> 00:39:24,694 - Really? - Yeah, really. 895 00:39:24,696 --> 00:39:28,365 But listen, I've always been a big advocate of adventurous cooking, 896 00:39:28,367 --> 00:39:30,450 - And then there's dangerous cooking. - Mm-hmm. 897 00:39:30,452 --> 00:39:32,619 Sadly, you fall in the dangerous cooking bracket 898 00:39:32,621 --> 00:39:36,664 Because I don't think you're fully understanding what you're putting together. 899 00:39:36,666 --> 00:39:38,291 - Okay. - For me, it's a no. 900 00:39:38,293 --> 00:39:39,876 Okay. 901 00:39:39,878 --> 00:39:43,755 Murt, all criticisms aside, 902 00:39:43,757 --> 00:39:45,090 I'm feeling your energy. 903 00:39:45,092 --> 00:39:46,966 I put my blood, sweat, and tears into that dish. 904 00:39:46,968 --> 00:39:48,009 No, I get it, man. 905 00:39:48,011 --> 00:39:49,969 Maybe this dish is ahead of them. 906 00:39:49,971 --> 00:39:51,221 They don't even get it. 907 00:39:51,223 --> 00:39:52,764 Gen z, we're paving the future. 908 00:39:52,766 --> 00:39:54,099 Absolutely, dude. I feel you. 909 00:39:54,101 --> 00:39:55,725 - Thank you, thank you. - Me and you, bro. 910 00:39:55,727 --> 00:39:57,102 Murt: Thank you. There it is, there it is. 911 00:39:57,104 --> 00:39:59,187 For me, you are what we're looking for. 912 00:39:59,189 --> 00:40:00,897 - It's a big yes from me. - Thank you. 913 00:40:00,899 --> 00:40:02,524 One yes, one no. Aarón? 914 00:40:02,526 --> 00:40:05,693 That sauce is really the saving grace in this whole thing 915 00:40:05,695 --> 00:40:07,529 'cause it actually does bring everything together. 916 00:40:07,531 --> 00:40:10,156 So I appreciate that. There's a lot of expert cooking 917 00:40:10,158 --> 00:40:13,785 And a lot of promise, and for me, it's a yes. 918 00:40:13,787 --> 00:40:17,163 Oh, man. All right, two yeses. 919 00:40:17,165 --> 00:40:23,128 So, murt, fate lies in nick, gen z. 920 00:40:23,130 --> 00:40:26,923 I saw the dish, I loved the look of it, 921 00:40:26,925 --> 00:40:30,427 I tasted it, and then in my head right away I sort of felt like 922 00:40:30,429 --> 00:40:32,762 I would've rather had that lobster tail just nice and clean 923 00:40:32,764 --> 00:40:35,265 Fresh out of the ocean with just some simple butter 924 00:40:35,267 --> 00:40:37,058 Brushed on top after it had been grilled. 925 00:40:37,060 --> 00:40:40,395 But I also love that you've been bold 926 00:40:40,397 --> 00:40:41,896 With taking some of those flavors, 927 00:40:41,898 --> 00:40:43,982 And playing around a little bit here. 928 00:40:43,984 --> 00:40:45,859 So I'm really not sure. 929 00:40:45,861 --> 00:40:47,152 Joe: Think about it. It's a big decision. 930 00:40:47,154 --> 00:40:49,028 It's what you came here to do, nick. 931 00:40:53,326 --> 00:40:54,492 Come on. 932 00:40:54,494 --> 00:40:56,828 Aw. 933 00:40:56,830 --> 00:40:58,329 Aah! 934 00:40:58,331 --> 00:41:02,876 Let's go, baby, let's go! Whoo! 935 00:41:02,878 --> 00:41:04,294 - I made it happen. - Oh, my god. 936 00:41:04,296 --> 00:41:05,837 I put something on the dish that was incredible, 937 00:41:05,839 --> 00:41:07,464 And edible, and delicious I guess! 938 00:41:07,466 --> 00:41:11,593 So yes, we have the apron. The top 20, baby, top 20. 939 00:41:11,595 --> 00:41:13,094 Wow. What a night. 940 00:41:13,096 --> 00:41:15,722 Final apron has gone to gen z. Tremendous cooks. 941 00:41:15,724 --> 00:41:17,056 - Yeah. - Amazing. 942 00:41:17,058 --> 00:41:18,600 - I told you guys. - You're absolutely right. 943 00:41:18,602 --> 00:41:20,560 Listen, it's been an absolute pleasure having you back. 944 00:41:20,562 --> 00:41:22,020 - Continue success. - I love it, I love it. 945 00:41:22,022 --> 00:41:23,480 - Thank you. - Great job. 946 00:41:23,482 --> 00:41:24,939 - You make us proud, brother. - Thank you, thank you. 947 00:41:24,941 --> 00:41:26,566 Rock on, bro. 948 00:41:26,568 --> 00:41:29,819 Gordon: Next time it's the final round of auditions 949 00:41:29,821 --> 00:41:31,696 With generation x. 950 00:41:31,698 --> 00:41:34,532 Please welcome christine ha. 951 00:41:34,534 --> 00:41:38,328 For gen x, we strive under pressure, so let's bring it. 952 00:41:38,330 --> 00:41:40,997 We didn't really have the internet to find recipes. 953 00:41:40,999 --> 00:41:42,665 As more home cooks battle it out... 954 00:41:42,667 --> 00:41:44,375 Marie: We're the generation that's supposed to be seen 955 00:41:44,377 --> 00:41:46,336 And not heard, but you gonna hear from me today. 956 00:41:46,338 --> 00:41:49,464 I've got to put flour in this. ( bleep ). 957 00:41:49,466 --> 00:41:50,882 Aw, ( bleep ). 958 00:41:50,884 --> 00:41:52,842 Gordon: ...For the last five aprons. 959 00:41:52,844 --> 00:41:54,844 I like the different textures in here. 960 00:41:54,846 --> 00:41:56,262 Gordon: The shrimp are cooked beautifully. 961 00:41:56,264 --> 00:41:57,889 - They've got the right amount of heat. - Thank you. 962 00:41:57,891 --> 00:42:01,059 This is a great example of frying something the wrong way.