Masterchef Season 9 - Episode 1 (Desktop)

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: Both cooked chicken dishes. Joe gave an apron to Gerron Hurt (who would eventually win the season), while Gordon and Aarón fought over Farhan. Farhan ultimately chose Team Aarón.

: If multiple judges wanted a contestant, the home cook had to choose their mentor. MasterChef Season 9 - Episode 1

: A montage revealed several other successful auditions: Team Gordon : Stephanie and Ashley. Team Aarón : Lindsay and Juni. Team Joe : Sal. 🌟 Notable Contestants from Episode 1

Several chefs who debuted in this episode went on to have significant careers: Farhan ultimately chose Team Aarón

Watch the intense moment contestants fight for their spot in the MasterChef kitchen:

MasterChef Season 9 Premiere: The Battle for a Mentor MasterChef Season 9 , which premiered on May 30, 2018, introduced a game-changing "Mentorship" twist. For the first time, judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich didn't just critique—they competed against each other by drafting contestants onto their own teams using limited white aprons. 🍴 The New Format Team Aarón : Lindsay and Juni

: Alecia, Darrick, and Tye had to cook a variation of a Ramsay classic. Darrick secured Gordon’s apron, while Alecia went to Team Aarón.