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The “MasterChef” fans have spoken and you want Dara Yu to win Season 12. The 20-year old from Los Angeles would the youngest champion in the show’s history, two years the junior of Season 1 winner Whitney Miller. The average age of a “MasterChef” winner over the past 11 seasons is 31. Dara is competing against Christian Green, a 36-year old from New Orleans and Michael Silverstein, a 34-year old from Pittsburgh.

In our recent poll we asked who You want to win the title of “MasterChef” and Dara received 54 of the votes. Christian ranked second with 31 and Michael finished in third with just 15. The winner will be decided by judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich during the one-hour season finale airing on Wednesday, September 14 (8:00 p.m. – 9:02 Pm Et/Pt on Fox). Former series regulars Graham Elliot and Christina Tosi serve as guest judges.

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Season 12 of “MasterChef” was all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons returned to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, the cooking competition re-opened the doors to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the show’s history. After many weeks of intense competition, three finalists have risen to the top: Christian Green, Dara Yu and Michael Silverstein. But which of these three do You want to win? Vote for your favorite in our poll below.

Gordon Ramsay serves as host and judges each dish alongside his colleagues Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich. For their last challenge, the three finalists must prepare a three-course menu consisting of an appetizer, entree and dessert, with one hour to cook each course.

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Christian is a 36-year old from New Orleans who placed 5th on Season 5 of “MasterChef.

Three home cooks were sent packing in last week’s double episode of “MasterChef.” First, the duo of Amanda Saab and Derrick Fox succumbed to their inability to properly communicate during the wall challenge. Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich said their Crispy Skin Duck with Moroccan-Style Couscous, Romanesco and Blood Orange Gastrique tasted like cough syrup. Next, the Top 6 took over Spago for renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck. Willie Mike led his Blue Team to a loss and was eliminated for his poor effort.

In our recent poll, where we asked you to pick which chef-testant you think deserved to be eliminated, the majority agreed it was time for Willie (28) and Amanda (26) to go. But most people were upset to see Derrick leave. Instead, Shanika Patterson received the third most votes at 22. Dara Yu was next at 15 followed by Derrick at 5 and Michael Silverstein with 4.

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In the episode,...

A triple elimination took place on “MasterChef” last night when Episode 16 and Episode 17 of Season 12 aired back-to-back on Fox. The Top 8 were paired together and tasked with communicating on opposite sides of a wall to create identical dishes with a double elimination on the line. Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich sent Amanda Saab and Derrick Fox home for poor communication and a bad Crispy Skin Duck with Moroccan-Style Couscous, Romanesco and Blood Orange Gastrique.

Next, the Top 6 took over Chef Wolfgang Puck’s kitchen at the famous Spago restaurant in Los Angeles. Willie May failed to show the leadership qualities it takes to win and was asked to turn in his apron at the end of the night. Do you think Amanda, Derrick and Willie deserved to get the boot this week? Vote below in our poll.

Amanda, Derrick and Willie weren’t the only chefs in the hot seat on Wednesday.

Brandi Mudd was the first home cook sent packing on last week’s double episode of “MasterChef: Back to Win.” The 33-year old from Irvington, Kentucky failed to impress judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich with her attempt to elevate gas station snacks. Next, Bowen Li turned in his apron after a spicy mystery box challenge of chilis. But fans aren’t happy about it!

In our recent poll, where we asked you to pick which chef-testant you think deserved to be eliminated, 38 agreed that Brandi deserved to go home. But 36 felt Willie Mike should have been the second chef eliminated after he served up Beer-Infused Chicken Pot Pie with Spicy Cheese Puff & Sunflower Seed Crumble the judges called “difficult to eat.” Bowen did finish in third place with 16 followed by Michael Silverstein at 6. Only 4 said Derrick Fox should have left after landing in the bottom three for the first time.

Another double elimination took place on “MasterChef” last night when Episode 14 and Episode 15 aired back-to-back on Fox. The top 10 chefs from Season 12 were tasked with elevating traditional gas station snacks into gourmet dishes. Brandi Mudd’s Spicy Cheese Puff Arepa with Cola Skirt Steak and Fruity Cereal Crema left a bad taste in the mouths of judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich. They sent the 33-year old back to Kentucky after telling her the dish “looks and tastes like an orange hockey puck.”

Next, the top nine chefs were faced with another Winner’s Mystery Box challenge, this time from “MasterChef 9” winner Gerron Hurt. After cooking with a box full of chilis, Bowen Li was eliminated for his “bizarre” Seafood Stuffed Pepper with Mofongo Mashed Plantain Cake that felt like “ball bearings in your mouth.” Do you think Brandi and Bowen deserved to get the boot this episode?...

Keeping up with culinary trends and tapping into nostalgia, Gordon Ramsay brings a new challenge to the kitchen. The Top 10 chefs are tasked with elevating traditional gas station and road trip snacks into gourmet dishes. Then, the Top Nine chefs are faced with another Winner’s Mystery Box challenge, this time from “MasterChef 9” winner Gerron Hurt. With no more immunity pins up for grabs, each contestant must create a dish that packs heat using an assortment of chilis and peppers in the all-new “Gas Station Gourmet/Winner’s Mystery Box – Gerron Hurt” episode of “MasterChef” airing Wednesday, Aug. 24 (8:00-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.

Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable...

Gabriel Lewis was the first home cook sent packing on last week’s double episode of “MasterChef: Back to Win.” The 24-year old from Oklahoma City failed to impress judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich in a Tag Team challenge that partnered him up with Emily Hallock. The duo struggled with Gordon’s signature dishes — Mushroom Risotto, Beef Wellington and Tarte Tatin — but it was Gabriel’s lack of voice that ended his hopes of winning the Fox reality TV cooking competition.

In our recent poll, where we asked you to pick which chef-testant you think deserved to be eliminated, 45 said Emily deserved to go home. 18 agreed that the night’s second elimination of Fred Chang was spot on after he served up Italian Meatball Potstickers with charred Tomato Relish and Parmesan Crisp that the judges called “wrong on so many levels.” 15 of fans would have sent Willie...

The Top 10 were revealed on the latest episode of “MasterChef” and each of them are now a little closer to being named the Season 12 champ. Who is left and who stands the best chance of impressing judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich? Here are my assessments.

Read our “MasterChef 12: Back to Win” Top 10 power rankings below (from worst to best) for our thoughts on how each of them could potentially take home the 250,000 grand prize. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite home cooks on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “MasterChef” winners list.

See Did ‘MasterChef 12’s’ Gabriel Lewis and Fred Chang deserve to be eliminated in Episodes 12 and 13? [Poll]

10) Willie Mike: Willie seems like the nicest person on the planet (or at least in the MasterChef kitchen). However, he seems to produce nicely...

With the elimination of Emily Bargeron in the season three premiere of “Making the Cut” for her evening wear looks that looked way too daytime, there were nine designers left competing to become the next great global brand: Curtis Cassell, Rafael Chaouiche, Georgia Hardinge, Sienna Li, Jeanette Limas, Markantoine Lynch-Boisvert, Gabriella Meyer, Ciara Chyanne Morgan, and Yannik Zamboni. So who kept up with the pace in “Activewear Champions,” which premiered on Amazon Prime on August 19?

Assignment

The designers are immediately introduced to a special guest, Chief Design Officer for Champion North America Ned Munroe. If the title of the episode weren’t clear enough this is an activewear assignment, in which the designers will create two-look activewear collections in collaboration with Champion. They would receive Champion reverse weave fabric, plus Champion trims and logos to create their designs.

Unlike “Evening Wear,” which gave the designers two weeks to work from...

Viewers got a double dose of “MasterChef” last night when Episode 12 and Episode 13 aired back-to-back on Fox. As the top 12 chefs approached the halfway point in the competition, they were challenged to a tag-team cook-off. After cooking three menu items from Gordon Ramsay’s Michelin-starred restaurants, Gabriel Lewis was eliminated. Gordon and his fellow judges Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich said the 24-year old lacked a voice while tag-teaming on the host’s famous Mushroom Risotto, Beef Wellington and Tarte Tatin.

Next, in order to secure a spot in the top 10, the remaining chefs partnered with GrubHub to elevate a traditional take-out dish into a gourmet concoction. Fred Chang’s Italian Meatball Potstickers with charred Tomato Relish and Parmesan Crisp were called “wrong on so many levels” before he was shown the door. Do you think Garbriel and Fred deserved to get the boot this episode? Vote below in our poll.

As the top 12 chefs approach the halfway point in the competition, they’re challenged to a tag-team cook-off. They’re tasked with choosing a partner and cooking three menu items from Gordon Ramsay’s Michelin-starred restaurants, taking turns against the clock. Next, in order to secure a spot in the top 10, the remaining chefs partner with GrubHub to elevate a traditional take-out dish into a gourmet concoction in the all-new “Tag Team/GrubHub Challenge” double episode of “MasterChef” airing Wednesday, Aug. 17 (8:00-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.

Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults.

Tonight, more than 100 cowboys and cowgirls in Horse Town, U.S.A. gather for the “MasterChef” rodeo, where the Top 14 chefs divide into two teams to create the best steak and sides. The team that doesn’t live up to the cowboys’ standards faces the possibility of elimination in the all-new “Cooking for Horse Town U.S.A.” episode of “MasterChef” airing Wednesday, Aug. 3 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Follow along with our “MasterChef” season 12 episode 10 recap below.

Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults. Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich return as judges.

Tonight, one chef selects a dessert for each of his or her fellow competitors to bake to perfection. Anything less will force the contestants to face elimination in the all-new “Bake to Win” episode of “MasterChef” airing Wednesday, July 27 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Follow along with our “MasterChef” season 12 episode 9 recap below.

Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults! Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich return as judges.

Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12

8:00 p.m. — Previously, on “MasterChef”! The Top 16 were challenged to cook a delicious Southern fusion dish with global ingredients.

Season 12 of “MasterChef” reached an important milestone on July 20, when the All-Star competition revealed the Top 15. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” re-opened its doors to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the series’ history. Shayne Wells was the most recently eliminated chef. The 18-year old from Spring, Texas was preceded by Stephen Lee, a 54-year old from Palm Springs, Cate Meade, a 30-year old from Chicago, Alejandro Valdivia, a 40-year old from Atlanta and Samantha Daily, a 23-year old from West Des Moines. There are now 15 cooks remaining in the competition to become the next MasterChef.

Read our “MasterChef 12: Back to Win” Top 15 power rankings below (from worst to best) for our thoughts on how each of them could potentially take home the 250,000 grand prize. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite home cooks on Fox’s reality TV...

Tonight, the 16 remaining chefs are challenged to cook a Southern cuisine dish inspired by complex flavors from countries around the world. “MasterChef” also welcomes award-winning chef and Southern fusion restaurateur Tiffany Derry to the kitchen in the all-new “Southern Fusion with Guest Chef Tiffany Derry” episode airing July 20 (8:01-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Follow along with our “MasterChef” season 12 episode 8 recap below.

Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults! Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich return as judges.

Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12

8:00 p.m. — Previously, on “MasterChef...

Samantha Daily was sent packing on Episode 7 of “MasterChef: Back to Win” after failing to impress judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich with her vegan dish. The 23-year old from West Des Moines, Iowa served up a Stuffed Potato Cake with Mushroom Filling and Vegan Sour Cream that was described as “boring” and “minimalistic.”

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In our recent poll, where we asked you to pick which chef-testant you think deserved to be eliminated, 51 agreed it was Samantha’s time to go, but 42 of “MasterChef” fans thought Shelly Flash deserved the boot instead. The judges called Shelly’s Tofu Curry with Vegan Sour Cream and Scratch Made Roti “unfinished” and “bare.” Just 7 felt Fred Chang should have went home for his Tofu Gnudi with Mapo Sauce, Roasted Vegetables and Tofu Crema.

In the episode, Gordon shared his secret love for meatless, dairy-free dishes by demonstrating...

For the fourth week in a row, a semi-finalist from a previous season was sent packing on “MasterChef: Back to Win.” Samantha Daily couldn’t cut the mustard when she served up a “boring” Stuffed Potato Cake with Mushroom Filling and Vegan Sour Cream. “It’s so minimalistic,” Gordon Ramsay scoffed before sending the Season 9 veteran packing. Do you think the 23-year old from West Des Moines, Iowa deserved to get the boot this episode? Vote below in our poll.

Samantha wasn’t the only chef under a microscope on Wednesday. Shelly Flash served up a Tofu Curry with Vegan Sour Cream and Scratch Made Roti that Gordon and his fellow judges Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich called “bare” and “unfinished.” Fred Chang, who won the immunity pin just two weeks ago, was also up for elimination after serving Tofu Gnudi with Mapo Sauce, Roasted Vegetables and Tofu Crema. Gordon...

Season 12 of “MasterChef” is all about redemption, when All-Star competitors from the last 11 seasons return to the show to see if they have learned from their past mistakes. For the first time ever, “MasterChef” is re-opening the door to some of the most memorable and talented cooks in the competition’s history, including two “Junior Edition” cooks now competing as adults! Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich return as judges.

In this episode, Gordon shares his secret love for meatless, dairy-free dishes by demonstrating his infamous beef Wellington transformed into a vegan dish made out of beets. He then challenges the contestants to create a top-notch vegan dish, using their knowledge of flavors and techniques. The all-new “Gordon Ramsay Loves Vegans!” episode of “MasterChef” airs Wednesday, July 13 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. Follow along with our “MasterChef” season 12 episode 7 recap below.

Meet the Top 20 returning cooks competing in Season 12

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