Pros in the Hot Seat! | MasterChef UK: The Professionals | S02 EP19

In this riveting episode of MasterChef, four seasoned professional chefs leave their comfort zones to prove their culinary mettle. Facing three intense tests, only the top three earn the chance to cook for the esteemed two-star Michelin chef, Michelle. Guided by Michelle's trusted senior sous-chef, Monica, they navigate a series of challenges, from jointing rabbits to perfecting scrambled eggs. Tensions rise as each chef strives not just for victory, but for personal validation and the affirmation of their lifelong passion.
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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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[@ToudaHell]

That error with using the butchering knife to cut butter on the bloody board is one you wouldnt do even at home. As a customer, I'd find out where she works and avoid it.

[@timdoyon1964]

I like Gregg.. I think he brings a comforting voice to the chefs when things don’t go their way. I really like Monica… She is what makes the series something I want to watch over and over again. She just has a unique way of being highly critical, but without making it personal. Any up and coming chef could learn a lot from her.

[@MetteC5]

Great, mature comment - nice contrast to all the shallow kids here!

[@ToudaHell]

An unique mind who doesn't go with the flow has finally joined the comment section. 😊

[@jadedwitness9840]

Monica's a morally destitute jobsworth that's acting way over her station

[@minimaltrace]

highly critical? maybe towards the boys, but towards any of the women/girls she is nothing short of condescending.

[@s3cr3td00rindar00m]

the re-upload of this series only proved that Gregg is -1 value to the series

[@stefashaler8340]

Many thanks for your reliable daily posting of the Professionals UK.

[@beanbag9696]

I’m sure they will reply

[@leeanthony3138]

The correct answer to "are you the finished article?" is "I can be with your mentorship".

[@s3cr3td00rindar00m]

3:04 Monica's face HAHAHA

[@Nyquil5]

Few moments in and Gregg is once again sucking on the cutlery. On a separate note, thanks for uploading these, always entertaining!

[@leeanthony3138]

Gregg's use of cutlery often horrifies me. The way he just grabs the handle with his fist and shoves it the wrong way around in his gob. On occasion, he does handle his cutlery properly.

[@beanbag9696]

@@leeanthony3138just think about how Americans use cutlery 😂 can’t even use a knife and fork properly 😂😂😂

[@m.theresa1385]

Gregg isn’t using the cutlery to eat per se, he’s using it to introduce the food to various parts of his mouth all of which taste different foods differently. That may be a reason that he keeps the spoon in his mouth while tasting.

[@per-arnejohansson4565]

Daniel, I like him, servs god rustik food. I really hope he goes all the way :-)

[@wuncieadams1352]

Narrator says the chefs have been working for years yet none of them look older than 30. So when did they start being chefs? In childhood?

[@MetteC5]

Many of them started in their early teens.

[@greypenda]

She literally mentioned when then started in food. As early as 11 y.o one of them

[@MetteC5]

@@greypenda Indeed. I tried to inform wuncieadams gently since he/she manifestly suffers from cognitive difficulties, poor thing.

[@jaehaspels9607]

I would've hated being the taster for this episode. Those eggs were not cooked enough for me and I hate liver and eel.

[@wuncieadams1352]

Daniel thanked Greg but did not thank Michel! Surprising! Seems most contestants in these food contests, don’ t know how to say thank you.

[@maryholden3136]

We can't see what's been edited out

[@Taureanfitness]

The wild chef who doesn't like to follow recipes? I think he's interesting. He truly works outside the box and it's very creative. The only problem with him is that if he cannot follow directions and instructions. He's not gonna be an easy person to work with

[@ConnyTripp]

Good luck

[@Andy-ju8bb]

Just a tad harsh of Monica to say Jean-Didier only got through because the other chef tried to poison her. It was true, just a tad harsh 😂 Rumour has it that Monica still hasn’t forgiven her.

[@MetteC5]

Learn to listen and understand: Monica didn't say someone 'tried' to poison her, she said someone 'almost' poisoned her. I.e., to spell it out for you: Monica didn't imply that there was any intention to poison her. Hence, she obviously bears no grudges. In short, she's mature and professional. I'll let you try to figure out what you are.

[@Andy-ju8bb]

@@MetteC5 I'm someone with a sense of humour. Learn to recognise a joke.

[@MetteC5]

@@Andy-ju8bb yes, gutter sense of humour. Learn to recognise 2nd degree, much more interesting.

[@Taureanfitness]

I feel bad these kids are so young and they're a nervous wreck. I feel like they need to change the format or do something different in the waiting room. To try to help with these contestants at ease. I live in the u. Yes. So I watch the US version with Gordon Ramsay. And the way that it's formatted is very differently. All the contestants and their family members are in one room. Cheering them on. And I have to say that makes a big difference In their performance. Monica is so impersonable. I would feel uncomfortable and I'm very confident.

[@TheHelixballerone]

Wrong choice.

[@MetteC5]

How wonderful to see you're back from the dead, Chef Roux Sr. - the only person with the expertise to criticise his son's decision on the basis of a video.

[@TheHelixballerone]

@@MetteC5 You Sound confused Are you Ok?

[@MetteC5]

@@TheHelixballerone The sarcasm went completely over your head.. Hardly surprising.

[@TheHelixballerone]

@@MetteC5 your right. Way too dry. 😅

[@MetteC5]

@@TheHelixballerone So stick to flat 1st degree, son 😊

[@Joseph-Colin-EXP]

why does the food critic eat with the back of the fork. I keep thinking of the back of the hand, or the Spanish expression "dar la espalda". and honestly, i'm offended for the contestants.

[@aledwyn6017]

Why is the clip of Monica shouting?

[@willrichards32]

To show she’s tough

[@MetteC5]

To show that she's a chef. You've obviously never worked in a professional kitchen..

[@aledwyn6017]

Doesn't happen in modern day kitchens been in trade 20yrs

[@MetteC5]

@@aledwyn6017 everywhere?

[@m.theresa1385]

Same reason that these episodes have all the weird facial expressions and glances. It looks like they wanted some controversy. I doubt those facial expressions were natural, I think they were put on for the camera.

[@db7610]

Scrambled egg? Come on thats amateur level!

[@theoutlaw5806]

Nah, a lot of top high end Kitchens have many chefs performing a working interview cook all 3 egg dishes as part of their trial. In fact both Gordon Ramsey & Marco Pierre White task those chasing a job at their restaurant with cooking 1) Scrambled Eggs 2) Poached Egg & 3) Omlette. Mastering egg dishes really does define a good chef.

[@notme3686]

Monica screaming is annoying. She stands on her own merits without the screaming

[@m.theresa1385]

I think a lot of that (along with the facial expressions) were put on for the camera. They certainly didn’t come off as natural.

[@juhavuorinen6305]

Eggs were horible, having said that one can not make scrambled eggs in 10 minutes, they need to be cooked with steam in a bowl not in a pan or pot

[@theoutlaw5806]

Don't talk wet!

[@m.theresa1385]

Take a look see at Julia Childs method for scrambled eggs in a pan. She beats them (3) with a fork and seasons them then adds almost all to the pan with the melted butter (She reserves about 1/8 cup in her mixing bowl). She then cooks them slowly while stirring with a rubber spatula to form nice soft curds. When almost done she adds the leftover bit of uncooked egg to stop the cooking and make it creamy, and removes the pan from the heat at the same time. They’ll finish cooking in the pan and will be perfectly delicious - soft and creamy. All done in just a few minutes.