Masterchef Season 9 - Episode 1 Direct

Several chefs who debuted in this episode went on to have significant careers:

: This season emphasized the judges' roles as coaches for their specific roster throughout the competition. 🏆 Key Episode 1 Highlights MasterChef Season 9 - Episode 1

: If multiple judges wanted a contestant, the home cook had to choose their mentor. Several chefs who debuted in this episode went

: Impressed with his culinary skill and eventually opened Bowen Bistro in 2019. : Both cooked chicken dishes

: 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.

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