Masterchef Season 9 - | Episode 1

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

: 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 - Episode 1

: If multiple judges wanted a contestant, the home cook had to choose their mentor. Watch the intense moment contestants fight for their

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: Impressed with his culinary skill and eventually opened Bowen Bistro in 2019.