Five Chefs, One Golden Ticket | MasterChef UK: The Professionals | S02 EP25

In an electrifying semifinal, eight extraordinary chefs whittle down to just five - Daniel, Steve, Ryan, Matt, and Maranne, who vie for a coveted spot in the top three. Today's challenge: to cook for the business titans of the culinary world, the individuals behind some of the globe's most renowned restaurants. As the pressure mounts, each chef presents their best two-course meal. With dreams, aspirations, and reputations on the line, who will impress and secure their place in the finals?
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MasterChef UK: The Professionals is where talented professional chefs step into the spotlight, presenting culinary masterpieces under the watchful eyes of renowned industry experts Gregg Wallace and Michel Roux Jr. Judged by top chefs and critics, these contestants hail from various culinary backgrounds, demonstrating unmatched skills, innovation, and tenacity. In the heat of the kitchen, it becomes more than just preparing dishes; it's a testament to their training, ambition, and the chase for the coveted title of the UK's top professional chef.
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[@AlienMidget123]

Nothing beats Gregg’s face lovingly staring at a dessert

[@Shianne264]

This series is so much better than the American and Canadian counterparts

[@MetteC5]

Of course. The (lack of) quality of MC shows around the world says everything we need to know about countries' stages of evolution.

[@db7610]

​@@MetteC5yes even kitchen nightmares particularly is terrible compared to the UK version.

[@MetteC5]

​@@db7610absolutely

[@ciclop3]

That's because this is about cooking and the competition itself, not about drama.

[@MetteC5]

@@ciclop3 Yes, the UK producers have understood that cooking provides enough intensity in itself. I doubt that the conflict addicted Americans (they need conflict in their hollow lives to give them a sense of purpose) will ever get that. Canadians are somewhere in between those 2 ends of the spectrum.

[@carolking6355]

This is so wonderful. How I wish my mother was alive to see it. She was such a wonderful person in the kitchen. The best I ever knew. She would have so enjoyed this.

[@stefashaler8340]

I think the judges paid a price for choosing Matt over Ludo last time. It would have been a much more interesting competition with Ludo on board. Many thanks for posting every day. It's so compelling when there are no gaps in the series.

[@jimnronna]

I don’t think Marianne should have gone through. The judges did not like her food.

[@susansprouse1023]

I can't stand her smug smirk. And she always runs out of time and serves raw meat.

[@dragonsky799]

Uh...yes they did! They clearly said they enjoyed her flavors. It was her presentation that was lacking. In the end flavor is what carried her through.

[@shauntaylor6040]

The ice cream never sets.

[@db7610]

Marianne's main looked like a Sunday roast 😂

[@ZeldaKid5000]

Have been rooting for her throughout, but she got VERY lucky in this one that the other chefs also didn't bring their A game other than Steve. Her presentation for that first dish was shocking

[@2snowgirl520]

I agree. I can’t believe she went through.

[@MetteC5]

At best..

[@m.theresa1385]

Yes, luck was on her side considering how ‘home cooked’ her veg looked. Her plate could have been better finished. … but it was enough.

[@dragonsky799]

Her food tasted better. She knows how to make delicious food, she just needs more refinement and practice with her presentation.

[@leilaally8640]

I just love Masterchef UK... Better than all the rest!

[@leeanthony3138]

I watched this series many years ago. Don't remember it so it has been refreshing to watch now. I don't remember who won, but I'd put money on Steve.

[@rayyola]

Ludovic should have been in the semifinal in the place of matt and Ludo definitely deserves the third final spot, cos he's much more better than marianne🙄🙄

[@Englishham]

That may be the case but Ludo wasn't the best on the day

[@Nyquil5]

Personally, I wouldn't choose to serve melted ice cream.

[@jaehaspels9607]

Matt deserved the boot. I was always told that if a dish doesn't have a starch on the plate, it's not a main course, then he went way over time and his ice cream didn't freeze enough. It's totally unfair to the other chefs when someone gets extra time to finish. All I can say is, that ice cream machine sucks big time.

[@dragonsky799]

When did they say he got extra time to finish? Did I miss something?

[@jaehaspels9607]

When they say he's 10 minutes late.@@dragonsky799

[@Henry-cf4oo]

Daniel had improved the most with his presentation. Steve, just a star! Marianne can pull a shocker with her presentation, who knows.

[@angrygnome7087]

very nice final team, and well deserved :) excited to see who wins

[@leeanthony3138]

I don't understand why they always present undercooked veg when they have more than an hour cooking time.

[@maryholden3136]

Specially potatoes!

[@maryholden3136]

My mother taught me that if it grows under the ground you should be able to mash it and if it grows above the ground, it should have some crunch. Apart from roots you can eat raw, it's not a bad place to start

[@johnjanland4788]

The "Chef" leaving us today is Wallace, thank goodnes!!!!

[@correttaskm3479]

Steve this is cooking to another level indeed. Great improvement. 👍 👏 . Cooking to a higher level wow

[@2snowgirl520]

Mary Annes hair worries me that there will be a hair in the food.

[@harunotodoroki]

And her sweat droplets

[@correttaskm3479]

😅😅😅 thought the same indeed

[@jaydub2971]

Anyone know what Ryan's up to since this aired?

[@garfieldharrison510]

old man with glasses is a bit to pompous . Very pompous industry. Not for everyone. It's worse than the music industry

[@jimwest7107]

A runny egg with toast lol

[@RavinderSingh-ut1co]

😅I can't make anything about Mariana plate of food. I felt that her sauce on the plate looked very watery. The presentation of her food was not that competitive as Steve and Daniel. The third finalist should have been Ludovic. But even Matt cooking was better than Mariana. I think Michael Roux wanted a lady with the two other male finalist to show the balance.

[@dragonsky799]

Nope, that's not how this show works. I have watched many seasons, and when you're done, you're done. It doesn't matter what color or sex you are. If your food isn't up to par, you go home. Plus, considering you didn't even taste it, how would you know anyway? Smfh

[@maryholden3136]

I doubt it and that wouldn't explain her later success

[@littlebigman6957]

What has a daft football game involving penalties got to do with fine dining. What a ridiculous comparison. Football is not important in any way shape or form. But cooking at this level is.

[@dragonsky799]

That's funny, some people would disagree. The comparison might not be accurate, but you can't say football isn't important just because it's not important to you. Many more people would argue that fine dining isn't important because generally only the wealthy can eat at Michelin star restaurants. At least football is accessible to all. Check your privilege.

[@johnhickman2033]

They should all be wearing hats like chefs used to. Would you like one of their hairs as an accompaniment in your dish? No thanks, standards are in free fall everywhere...

[@dragonsky799]

🙄

[@correttaskm3479]

Marrian is not better than ludavach indeed.

[@deltadom33]

I think that Steve is going home with egg and toast

[@Nyquil5]

The judges all seemed to enjoy the novelty of it. Not sure who I think will be leaving.

[@dragonsky799]

You're clueless. Steve is the best chef out of them all.

[@deltadom33]

@@dragonsky799 i know he wins

[@dragonsky799]

@@deltadom33 I actually didn't even know that dude. I am still in the process of watching it, as im sure a lot of people are who are reading this thread. So now you have spoiled it for them as well. And even though Steve is more advanced than the rest, anything can happen, so maybe don't do that next time. Smh

[@maryholden3136]

Absolutely not, he took everything everyone loves about egg and soldiers and made it amazing

[@susansprouse1023]

I can't stand Marianne.

[@jimwest7107]

Restauranteurs know nothing about food other than eating it. Chef opinion counts for far more.

[@dragonsky799]

Where did you come up with this? They are obviously knowledgeable. Besides disagreeing about the first fish course, their comments were basically the exact same as Michele's.

[@maryholden3136]

Actually, the public view is primary. They're the ones who pay for the food. If people don't like the food, they won't pay for it and the restaurant goes bust

[@jennyvanniekerk9600]

They shud get new judges for these shows. These two are getting old🤮🤮🤮

[@dragonsky799]

This is season 2 from 2009. There are on seasons 16 now. Also, the judging has changed. Monica is now a judge, and Marcus Wareing replaced Michele. Unfortunately Jeff is still there though. Too bad.