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‘MasterChef' recap: Stress-fueled ‘Recipe Telephone' challenge ends with one duo's elimination over ‘badly executed' dish
Tonight on MasterChef, the Top 9 duos face a brand-new challenge of "Recipe Telephone." In a culinary relay, each duo is split up: one teammate begins cooking while the other waits in a separate room. Halfway through the challenge, the duo's swap places, and the second teammate must complete the dish. It's a high-stake, high-pressure challenge that tests just how well each duo really knows each other. The all-new "Recipe Telephon" episode of MasterChef: Dynamic Duos aired Wednesday, July 16 (8 p.m. ET/PT) on Fox. See our full recap below. More from Gold Derby 'Big Brother 27' spoilers: Rachel's plan to flip the house sparks epic showdown ahead of Week 1 eviction 'Big Brother 27' recap: Did the Week 1 Veto save Zae, Amy, or Ashley? The Contestants See the full list of Season 15 contestants below (with previously eliminated chefs crossed out). Name Relationship Hometown Adam & Joel Brothers Athens, Ga. Ashley & Ricky Siblings Orlando, Fla./Buffalo, N.Y. Azu & Javier Divorced Exes Miami Beach, Fla./Miami Darce & Courtney Animal ER Nurses Chicago Jessica & Jesse Long Term Relationship Boston Kayla & Ryan Kate MasterChef Junior Besties Moriches, N.Y./Grapevine, Texas Kevin & Trey Best Friends New Bern, N.C./Charlotte, N.C. Rachel & Julio Married Naples, Fla. Timothy & Athena Newlyweds Bowie, Md. Tina & Aivan Aunt & Niece Fountain Valley, Calif./Fairplay, Colo. Tonna & Cait Mother & Daughter Brandon, S.D. Zach & Michelle Married Minneapolis The Challenge Judges Gordon Ramsay, Tiffany Derry, and Joe Bastianich kick off the intense "Recipe Telephone" challenge by laying out the rules: teamwork will be put to the ultimate test. The challenge begins with one cook from each team starting the dish, spending 30 minutes in the kitchen. Once their time is up, they'll trade places with their partner, who is waiting in the holding room. The catch? There's zero communication. The second cook has to pick up where the first left off and complete the dish — solely relying on culinary clues left behind at the workstation. Joe emphasizes the stakes, advising the chefs to "set themselves up for success" by carefully leaving strategic hints for their teammates. Every detail matters. The second cook must decipher those clues to finish the dish and carry their team to victory. At the end, the duo that creates the best-tasting dish will receive an extraordinary prize: three unforgettable dinners at the judges' iconic restaurants. The losing duo will be eliminated. As the challenge begins, the holding room fills with anxious contestants, while their partners dive into the pantry. They need to be both creative and smart, selecting ingredients that will inspire their teammates without overcomplicating the task. Throughout the cook, Tiffany expresses concern for Zach & Michelle, who she feels may have too many elements going on. She says, "I'm not sure Zach is going to be able to follow Michelle's complicated vision." After the swap, Michelle is so overwhelmed in the holding room that she nearly faints. The final 30 minutes are pure chaos. Watching flustered contestants try to piece together their partner's vision — or salvage what they can — made this one of the most entertaining challenges yet on MasterChef. By the end of the challenge, some duos appear confident, proudly standing behind their completed dishes, while others look like they're ready to crawl under their workstation in defeat. Top 3 Jessica & JesseDish: Chargrilled Pork Chop with Maple Glaze, Chipotle Sweet Potato, Broccolini, and PeperonataGordon: "The pork is cooked beautifully. It's hard to believe you've been separated for 30 minutes."Tiffany: "I love that the broccolini has lots of crunch and a little spice. It's great."Joe: "The peperonata is fantastic and that's a hard thing to make." Rachel & JulioDish: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Sautéed Asparagus, Chimichurri Sauce, Tostones, Bacon FarofaGordon: "Visually, it's rustic and charming. It looks like you've invited us over for Sunday night dinner at your house."Tiffany: "The chicken is lovely. The asparagus has a lot of flavor as well. You did a really good job."Joe: "All the flavors are great. You're cooking techniques are great. Good job." Tina & AivanDish: Lobster Garlic Butter Pasta with Lemon Asparagus and Sautéed MushroomsGordon: "This dish is delicious. It needs a touch of acid at the end, but the flavor is really good."Tiffany: "The lobster is perfectly cooked. You have just the right amount of sauce."Joe: "This is a great dish. The lobster is tender and has a lot of flavor." Winner The winner of this challenge is Rachel & Julio. They receive three complimentary dinners courtesy of Gordon's, Tiffany's, and Joe's restaurants. Bottom 3 Tonna & CaitDish: New York Strip Steak with Parsnip Puree, Asparagus, Fennel & Carrot Slaw, and Mushroom Red Wine SauceGordon: "The asparagus are delicious, but the sauce bleeds into the puree so it's all over the place."Tiffany: "The steak is nice, but I would rather it was whole instead of sliced."Joe: "There are three things that are terrible on this plate: the raw fennel and carrots, the mushrooms are not integrated, and if you call that a wine sauce, I call that dumping half a glass of cabernet in your dish." Zach & MichelleDish: Crispy Skin Salmon with Israeli Couscous, Roasted Vegetables, Wilted Rainbow Chard, and Herb OilGordon: "The salmon is cooked beautifully, but everything else around it should be so much better."Tiffany: "The couscous looks a little dry. With the broth, this would have been a very different dish."Joe: "It's too bad because some of the components of the dish are really good." Kayla & Ryan KateDish: Filet Mignon with Garlic Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus, Honey-Glazed Carrots, and Chimichurri SauceGordon: "It looks sloppy. The steak is a little overcooked. Everything is just badly executed."Tiffany: "It feels like Kayla had too much to do and Ryan Kate didn't do enough."Joe: "There are a couple of fundamental cooking mistakes here." Elimination The fourth duo eliminated from Season 15 of MasterChef is Kayla & Ryan Kate. The MasterChef Junior besties remarked, "We feel really disappointed, but we put our all out there. I'm proud of us for getting everything on the plate. If anything, this competition made our friendship stronger." Next Week It's full steam ahead in the second team challenge of the season. The contestants will be cooking for a VIP fine dining experience — on a moving train! 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Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Win 2 cars from £1.55 in BOTB's latest giveaway
Tickets for BOTB's Dynamic Duos competition start at £1.55 | BOTB This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. BOTB's latest Dynamic Duos promotion lets you win not one, but two brand-new cars for the price of a coffee. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The latest promotion from the dream car giveaways company BOTB could set you up with not one car, but two. Buying one ticket this week will enter you into a draw for two cars - and the prices start at just £1.55. This latest competition offers an array of combinations, from the sensible and practical, to the fast and fancy. Prizes in the "Dynamic Duos" promotion start off with a combination that would set the average family up with a perfect pair of cars - a Hyundai i10 Premium, and a Kia Sportage GT-Line. The cheapest tickets could win these two lovely cars | BOTB The Hyundai is a brilliant little city car, perfect for the urban sprawl, or for hacking around in the back lanes, while the Kia Sportage is one of the best family SUVs in its sector. Tickets to win these two cars are just £1.55 - the cheapest available for BOTB's Dynamic Duos promotion. And, if you don't want the cars, the cash alternative is £36,000. Spend just 40p more, and the competition hots up a little. The next tier in the competition offers a Kia Picanto and a Mercedes CLA35 AMG. These two cars would look great on any driveway, and someone will win them for £1.95 - the cash alternative in this case is £46,000. If you were to up your ticket budget a little, to £2.40 this time, the prize really ramps up. At this tier you could win an Audi A1 35TFSi and a BMW M35i. The tiered double prizes also include a Porsche Taycan and an MG4 - two top-spec electric cars | BOTB It's a German pairing that would make a brilliant combination of hot hatch and sporty SUV, but the cash alternative if you didn't want the cars is £56,000. Spending just £3.15 really would put you in line for a prize that will impress the neighbours though. A Mini Cooper S and a Range Rover Velar P400 - two cars with some British pedigree - can be won with just one ticket, or you could have a £75,000 cash alternative. However, another 25p on top of that ticket could actually get you a Porsche. The electric Taycan, one of the most desirable EVs on the market, would arrive on your drive alongside an MG4 - one of the most popular EVs on sale. The cash alternative would be £81,000. At the top tier of this Dynamic Duos series of competitions is a pair of performance cars that would certainly add some flair to the school run. Tickets are £4.80 each to win a VW Golf R and an Audi RS6 Performance. These incredible sports cars would make an incredible sight on any driveway, but the cash alternative is remarkable too, at £113,000. All the competitions in the Dynamic Duos series close over the weekend, so get in quick if you want a chance at winning two cars for the price of one. Click here to see all the competitions Selling your car? Here's the fastest way to get cash – and how it compares to rivals Thinking of selling your car this summer? It all starts with a valuation – and you can get one in under a minute with WeBuyAnyCar. With over 500 branches across the UK and same-day payment available, it's one of the quickest ways to find out what your vehicle is worth and get the cash if you're ready to sell. Used car prices have stayed surprisingly strong, especially for economical hatchbacks and SUVs. Whether you're upgrading for road trips or switching to a hybrid, a fast online quote can give you a solid starting point – even if you're still weighing up your options. To see how WeBuyAnyCar stacks up against other top car-selling platforms like Motorway, Carwow and Auto Trader, read our full article comparing the UK's most popular car sales sites here.
Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Win 2 cars from £1.55 in BOTB's latest giveaway
Tickets for BOTB's Dynamic Duos competition start at £1.55 | BOTB This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. BOTB's latest Dynamic Duos promotion lets you win not one, but two brand-new cars for the price of a coffee. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The latest promotion from the dream car giveaways company BOTB could set you up with not one car, but two. Buying one ticket this week will enter you into a draw for two cars - and the prices start at just £1.55. This latest competition offers an array of combinations, from the sensible and practical, to the fast and fancy. Prizes in the "Dynamic Duos" promotion start off with a combination that would set the average family up with a perfect pair of cars - a Hyundai i10 Premium, and a Kia Sportage GT-Line. The cheapest tickets could win these two lovely cars | BOTB The Hyundai is a brilliant little city car, perfect for the urban sprawl, or for hacking around in the back lanes, while the Kia Sportage is one of the best family SUVs in its sector. Tickets to win these two cars are just £1.55 - the cheapest available for BOTB's Dynamic Duos promotion. And, if you don't want the cars, the cash alternative is £36,000. Spend just 40p more, and the competition hots up a little. The next tier in the competition offers a Kia Picanto and a Mercedes CLA35 AMG. These two cars would look great on any driveway, and someone will win them for £1.95 - the cash alternative in this case is £46,000. If you were to up your ticket budget a little, to £2.40 this time, the prize really ramps up. At this tier you could win an Audi A1 35TFSi and a BMW M35i. The tiered double prizes also include a Porsche Taycan and an MG4 - two top-spec electric cars | BOTB It's a German pairing that would make a brilliant combination of hot hatch and sporty SUV, but the cash alternative if you didn't want the cars is £56,000. Spending just £3.15 really would put you in line for a prize that will impress the neighbours though. A Mini Cooper S and a Range Rover Velar P400 - two cars with some British pedigree - can be won with just one ticket, or you could have a £75,000 cash alternative. However, another 25p on top of that ticket could actually get you a Porsche. The electric Taycan, one of the most desirable EVs on the market, would arrive on your drive alongside an MG4 - one of the most popular EVs on sale. The cash alternative would be £81,000. At the top tier of this Dynamic Duos series of competitions is a pair of performance cars that would certainly add some flair to the school run. Tickets are £4.80 each to win a VW Golf R and an Audi RS6 Performance. These incredible sports cars would make an incredible sight on any driveway, but the cash alternative is remarkable too, at £113,000. All the competitions in the Dynamic Duos series close over the weekend, so get in quick if you want a chance at winning two cars for the price of one. Click here to see all the competitions Selling your car? Here's the fastest way to get cash – and how it compares to rivals Thinking of selling your car this summer? It all starts with a valuation – and you can get one in under a minute with WeBuyAnyCar. With over 500 branches across the UK and same-day payment available, it's one of the quickest ways to find out what your vehicle is worth and get the cash if you're ready to sell. Used car prices have stayed surprisingly strong, especially for economical hatchbacks and SUVs. Whether you're upgrading for road trips or switching to a hybrid, a fast online quote can give you a solid starting point – even if you're still weighing up your options.
