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Gordon: Previously on
"masterchef"...
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This is
"masterchef: Generations."
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The big question is which
generation is gonna win it all?
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So far, ten home cooks
have earned an apron...
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I'm only gonna say
one thing-- yes.
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- From the millennials...
- That is so delicious.
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- And the baby boomers.
- All: Yes!
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- Yeah!
- Age is just a number.
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My mom always believed in me,
always thought I could do this.
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- It's a yes.
- Thank you.
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This is a dish
that you could see in any
restaurant that I own.
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For me,
it's an absolute yes.
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Can I teach an old dog
new tricks?
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Tonight on
"masterchef: Generations,"
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The audition rounds
continue...
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Cooking tonight is gen z,
ladies and gentlemen.
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- Let's go!
- Please welcome
nick digiovanni.
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This isn't online anymore.
This is not on your phone.
This is real life.
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...As another
generation battles it out
for a white apron.
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To the other generations,
I wanna say I love you,
but watch out.
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Everything I make,
I make for the camera first
and myself second.
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- Is it giving chef?
- It's giving chef.
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All those flavors are there.
There's no two ways about that.
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I think there's so much more
to come from you.
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The lamb is the star
of this dish.
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Those indian spices that
you have in there, delicious.
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There are just some
amateur moves here
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That don't give me
a lot of confidence.
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Maybe this is just so gen z
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That I don't get it.
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( muter chatter )
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I'm so excited.
This is wild.
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I don't know who that is.
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My sauce better not break
or else I'm gonna cry!
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Gen z is here to win.
I'm here to win.
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All other generations,
they don't have all the skills
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And resources that we do,
so we're coming for 'em.
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Definitely gonna
ruffle some feathers and stir
the pot a little bit.
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You guys have
"masterchef junior."
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Some of the old guys over here,
I mean, you guys should start,
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Like, a "masterchef senior,"
because I don't know
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If they're gonna be able
to keep up by the end
of the competition.
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( cheers and applause )
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- We good?
- ( cheering continues )
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Thank you very much.
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We are excited!
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This is
"masterchef: Generations."
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- Whoo!
- Right.
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It's time for another generation
to show us what they've got
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As our incredible
audition rounds continue.
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So far, ten aprons
have been given out.
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We've seen the millennials and
the amazing baby boomers cook.
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There are two more
generations to go.
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Auditioning tonight is...
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- Gen z, ladies and gentlemen.
- ( cheering )
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Let's go!
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You guys were born around
the turn of the 21st century.
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You're the tiktok generation.
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You were born with phones
in your hands, right?
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Tonight we will be joined
by a very special guest judge,
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Someone from your generation.
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He is a young man
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With over
30 million subscribers
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Across
his social media platforms,
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Seven guinness world records,
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And most importantly,
he got his start right here
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Inside the masterchef kitchen.
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Please welcome
nick digiovanni.
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- Oh, my gosh!
- How you doing?
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- Good to see you.
- Welcome.
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- Wow!
- Good to see you.
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- How are you?
- Welcome back.
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What's going on?
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Nick, welcome back
to the masterchef kitchen.
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Thank you.
It's incredible to be back.
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I missed everything
about the masterchef kitchen.
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It is so impressive
for all of us to witness
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How you turned your time here
on "masterchef"
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Into an entire career
in food.
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- Nick: Yeah.
- Gordon: And now,
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Literally one
of the most prolific
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Food creators
on the internet.
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You're a perfect example
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What "masterchef"
can do to a career.
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- Thank you.
- In terms of advice,
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Gen zs, what would you be
giving them tonight?
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This isn't online anymore.
This is not on your phone.
This is real life.
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Think fast and make sure
everything is how you'd
actually want to taste it.
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Don't care so much about
how it looks today.
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I would go more with the flavor,
because at the end of the day,
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When we all taste it, that's
what's gonna get you the apron.
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- Yeah.
- Yeah.
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Now tonight, you guys
have all got 45 minutes
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To produce
your signature dish.
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And to get one
of those white aprons,
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You'll need at least
three yeses from the judges.
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Your time starts
when the clock starts.
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The very best of luck.
We'll see you in the restaurant.
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- Here we go.
- Joe: Here we go.
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That youthful energy.
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- Nick, welcome
to the other side.
- Thank you.
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- How you feeling, brother?
- It's great to be on this side.
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Well, you've earned it,
by the way.
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- It's a lot less intimidating.
- Is it really that bad
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When you were walking in
for the first time?
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Well, it's a dark room.
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You see all you guys
lit up in here.
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You guys all have serious faces,
sitting straight up.
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- What do you think, you know?
- Yeah.
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It's scary.
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This is gonna be
a super competitive generation.
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- Joe: Yep.
- I think it's a generation
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That can sometimes be impatient,
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But I think we make up for it
in our creativity.
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I think the gen zers
are gonna impress you guys.
Just wait.
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- I hope you're right, nick.
- I hope they bring it.
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- ( music playing )
- go, becca!
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- Get the chocolate chips.
- Go, girl!
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Okay.
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Okay, here we go.
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I love being gen z.
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It's a perfect storm of learning
from generations before us,
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But also being ambitious.
We're the young guns.
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My name is becca,
I am 24 years old,
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And I do customer
and user experience
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For a running event company,
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But cooking is my passion.
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Like, if I could
do cooking my entire life,
I absolutely would.
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- Looking nice.
- It's melting!
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My style of cooking
is rooted in comfort food.
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That's what my mom
made growing up.
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But I learned from
watching youtube videos
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Of how to cook,
and I was reading blogs.
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And I think it's my cooking
what it is today.
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To the other generations,
I wanna say I love you,
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I appreciate you, but watch out,
'cause it's our time.
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( crowd cheering )
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- Okay. Okay, smells good.
- Yeah, it does.
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- It smells very good.
Good evening!
- Hello, hello!
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- How are you?
- I am so good. I'm becca.
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- Becca, nice to see you.
- Nice to see you.
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- Who's with you tonight?
- So I've got my husband joel
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- And my wonderful parents.
- Nice to see you all.
What are you cooking?
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- 'cause this looks, uh--
- fantastic?
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- Dessert.
- It looks very sweet.
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Yes, it's called
the fancy turtle.
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Growing up, we would make
turtle candies with my grandma,
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Which is pecans, caramel,
chocolate covered.
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So I wanted to bring that and
elevate it like any gen z would.
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So it's molten chocolate
lava cake
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With a pecan caramel drizzle,
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Candied pecans,
and a vanilla whipped cream.
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- Nice.
- I love that.
So how old are you now?
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- I'm 24.
- Nick was standing in
your shoes a few years back.
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I watched it.
You were fantastic.
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I got yelled at a couple times
along the road though.
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- You know that, right?
- Hey, it's part of the journey.
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Joe's such a ( bleep ).
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Isn't he?
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This things need to be
liquid in the center.
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Absolutely.
I've got things set in place
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To make sure
that it's lava for you.
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Are you staggering the cook
in terms of first one in?
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I'm putting them all in,
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And then I'm taking
two of them out,
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Checking them,
and if they're not
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What I want them to be,
taking the other ones out.
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- Smart.
- You see, as an old fart,
I'd do it differently.
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- Right. For sure.
- This is a gen z thing though.
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No, but it's just like
being back at home
arguing with the kids.
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- Right.
- I would put one in first,
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- Wait a minute,
put another one in.
- Right. Absolutely.
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- Right.
- I tried to explaining
that to you, nick,
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- Four years ago.
- And we never listen,
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- And we still succeed,
so we're good.
- Exactly. Good luck, girl.
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- Thank you so much, chef.
- Nice to meet you. Amazing.
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- Nice to see you.
- Thank you, nick.
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- Go! Let's go!
- Come on, becca!
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- Put it in there. You got this.
- In they go, becca.
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Good luck in there!
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I am not disillusioned
to the fact
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That a lava cake
has very high expectations.
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Those are ready. Ahh.
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If they cut into it
and it's not lava, I'm done.
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All: Five, four,
three, two, one.
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- Yeah!
- ( cheering )
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When I was six,
everyone wanted to be
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An astronaut or a ballerina.
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- I wanted to be a chef.
- Let's go, girl!
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- Yeah, becca!
- This is how I get there,
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And I just hope
I get that apron.
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Welcome, welcome, welcome.
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Becca:
Thank you so much.
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My name is becca,
I am 24 years old,
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And I have made for you
a fancy turtle.
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This is a molten chocolate
lava cake.
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It has a caramel pecan drizzle,
it's topped with candied pecans,
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And it has a vanilla
whipped cream on the side.
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Now this dessert
is packed with jeopardy.
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Why come in with
such a difficult dish to nail?
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I think for gen zs
it's all about, you know,
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We're the youngest generation
right now.
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We've gotta prove ourselves,
and so that means taking risks.
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- Shall we, gents?
- Yep.
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Visually, it's beautiful.
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This is actually
my favorite dessert.
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But I will say
that's a good and bad thing,
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Because I have
extremely high standards.
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And the risk here
is that we cut it open,
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- If it's not molten,
we're not even tasting it.
- Absolutely.
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So you're playing, like,
super high-risk game here.
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- Yep.
- Gordon: How long was it
in the oven for, becca?
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11 minutes.
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- If it doesn't run...
- We're done.
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Becca, you chose to come
with the most high-risk dessert.
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And the risk here
is that we cut it open,
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- If it's not molten,
we're not even tasting it.
- Absolutely.
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Good news for you.
Let's hope it tastes
as good as it looks.
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Gordon:
And what chocolate did you use?
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Becca: Bittersweet.
I'm a dark chocolate girl.
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I would've loved
if you'd cut those nuts up
a little bit smaller.
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- It's hard to take that big
of a bite sometimes.
- For sure.
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It almost cuts your mouth.
But the lava was perfect,
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And it was just
the right amount of sweet
and bitter at the same time.
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- I think you crushed it.
- Thank you.
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- For me, it's a yes.
- Thank you.
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The cake is flawless.
It's everything you expect.
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It has the right texture,
consistency,
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The chocolate
is well-tempered.
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It's soft, ooey-gooey.
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- So for me that's a yes.
- Thank you so much.
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You know, it's good, but there's
a lot of good molten cakes.
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At this point,
I'm more evaluating, like,
do you have what it takes?
235
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- Absolutely.
- You willing to fight?
236
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I may be a part
of the youngest generation,
237
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But that doesn't mean
that I should be underestimated.
238
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I've been underestimated
my entire life.
239
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It's driven me to fight harder,
240
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To be stronger, to be
more determined than ever.
241
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That's exactly what
I'm gonna bring here.
242
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- Joe, what's it gonna be?
- Yeah.
243
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It's bold to cook
the molten lava cake.
244
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- Yeah.
- For that boldness,
congratulations.
245
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- Thank you so much!
- Well done.
246
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- Thank you so much.
Oh, my gosh.
- You're welcome.
247
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- Don't get eaten alive
out there.
- It's an honor, all of you.
248
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- It's an honor. Thank you.
- Gordon: Congrats.
249
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And just from my point of view
it was a yes as well.
250
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- Congratulations.
- Thank you so much.
251
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( cheering )
252
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Becca:
I'm beyond excited.
253
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- 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
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- I thought you guys
were tough cookies.
- Nah, not tough at all.
258
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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
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I didn't get the memo.
264
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Joe: Good start. Strong.
265
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Keep going, violet.
Nice and smooth.
266
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- Keep going.
- I feel great repping gen z.
267
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I feel like I'm making
a very tiktok authentic dish,
and I hope gen z sees it.
268
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My name is violet,
I'm 23 years old,
269
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I live
in san francisco, california,
270
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And I am a full-time
content creator.
271
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On tiktok,
I have 2.2 million followers,
272
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And I'm one
of the top food content
creators for my age.
273
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Shroomies are good.
274
00:12:09,688 --> 00:12:11,771
I'm making kind of
a take on steak and eggs.
275
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Everything I cook, I think
about how it would look
276
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On social media,
and I can't even erase
that from my head.
277
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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
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And myself second.
Having such a huge following,
280
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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
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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
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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
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- 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
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- 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
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Um, temperature, violet,
on the new york strip,
312
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- What have you gone for?
- I was hoping for medium rare.
313
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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
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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.