Episode
MasterChef: Semi-Final - 3 Chef Showdown (1)
Overview
The remaining four semi-finalists are challenged to a "3 Chef Showdown" - a brand-new culinary triathlon that sees the home cooks making three dishes back-to-back - alongside three different Legendary chefs. This is a window into the fast-paced world of a professional chef, with each round's prize being a guaranteed spot in the finale.
Details
- Series
- MasterChef
- Season
- Season 11
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 2021-09-08
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Semi-Final - 3 Chef Showdown (1) is Episode 15 in Legends of MasterChef. It aired on 2021-09-08. The runtime is 42 min.
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