Masterchef (us) - Season 9eps16 Apr 2026

Despite her strong performance as a "lioness" in the team challenge, was eliminated because her pasta was considered incomplete. Bowen was saved by the strength of his sauces and fillings despite his lack of pasta experience. Season Summary Category Details Winner Gerron Hurt Runners-up Ashley Mincey & Cesar Cano Judges Gordon Ramsay , Aarón Sánchez , and Joe Bastianich

: Bowen won a coin toss and chose the protein ( Sea Bass ) over picking his team. Cesar was then given the first pick for the Blue Team. Blue Team : Cesar (Captain), Gerron, Farhan, and Julia. They served a Rack of Lamb dish. Red Team : Bowen (Captain), Ashley, Samantha, and Shanika. They served . The Results Masterchef (US) - Season 9Eps16

The Top 8 home cooks traveled to a rural hillside to cook for 25 California firefighters who battled the Thomas fire. Despite her strong performance as a "lioness" in