The episode kicked off with the , where the Top 18 discovered an array of live seafood—including crab, lobster, and clams—under their boxes.
Courtney, an early front-runner, nearly went home after accidentally seasoning her donuts with salt instead of sugar. The Results
Cutter , Kira , and Courtney struggled with consistency and flavor. [S5E4] Top 18 Compete
During the challenge, Ahran openly accused the judges of favoring Courtney, sparking a season-long rivalry. The Sweet and Salty Invention Test
Ultimately, the judges decided that lacked the necessary passion and consistency, leading to her elimination from the competition. The episode kicked off with the , where
Leslie (who had never made donuts before) and Francis L. impressed the judges most and were named the winners of the challenge.
I can provide more details on individual performances or the fallout of the Ahran-Courtney rivalry in later episodes. MasterChef: Season 5, Episode 4 - Rotten Tomatoes During the challenge, Ahran openly accused the judges
Ahran won the challenge, earning immunity and a massive advantage for the next round.