Eight Remaining Cooks Face Another Double Elimination as Communication Becomes Essential in The Wall Challenge
After tackling last episode's double elimination Tag Team competition, the eight cooks face another iconic challenge. As seen in this exclusive MasterChef: Global Gauntlet clip, conquering "The Wall" begins with choosing the right ingredients.
For 16 seasons, food television fans anxiously await favorite MasterChef challenges. From the first Mystery Box to cooking along with Gordon Ramsay, these moments prove which home cooks are worthy of the coveted culinary title.
The Wall is one of those favorite episodes. For those who are unfamiliar, "The Wall" requires the cooks to create the same dish while separated by an eight-foot wall. Communication is key to mastering this challenge. That element begins as soon as the cooks pick a dish and shop the pantry.
FOX graciously gave FlickDirect this exclusive clip from MasterChef Season 16, Episode 14, "The Wall." After the cooks paired off, they had to quickly decide on a dish and shop the pantry for ingredients. As the clip shows, calm, cool, and collected are not adjectives that describe these cooks.
Communication starts as soon as the pairs hit the pantry.
Communication starts as soon as the pairs hit the pantry. The dish needs to be a simple, straightforward option that both cooks can execute well. Yes, the final plating needs to be mirror-perfect and visually stunning, but the flavor needs to be well-balanced. Overall, if a cook has never cooked a roulade, the pair should avoid that dish.
The pairs need to have a clear, succinct plan of attack. With very limited time to "shop" the pantry, they need to have every ingredient for both cooks. If one person only grabs enough lemongrass for themselves, the dish will not work. No one wants to try to toss ingredients over that big wall.
Additionally, if the pair is short on ingredients, they cannot go back to the pantry to shop again. The twist that the pantry is locked makes this challenge even harder. Everyone must be focused on their direction and the final product.
Based on this clip, it is clear that some cooks are nervous. That feeling causes mistakes. Everyone needs to calm down and focus on the task at hand.
Nerves can cause communication to break down. Even with the chaos and yelling, a calm, clear voice will be heard. The cooks who can find that path will be successful.
The Wall challenge is another double elimination. It adds to the pressure. This moment could see a good cook falter and a mediocre cook find salvation. Unlikely results are always possible.
Heidi and Dave would seem like a strong pair, but he is quite flustered in the video clip. If Dave can push aside the anxiety, this pair could rise to the top.
Additionally, Jake and Julia are a curious pairing. While Julia has had moments of greatness, Jake has struggled with overcomplicated dishes. In a way, the pair could complement each other. Julia could wrangle Jake's big ideas. In contrast, Jake can push Julia's creativity. They could become a surprise favorite.
Overall, The Wall challenge is the moment where a great team can fall. Another team can conquer this immensely difficult cook. Which team will master The Wall, and which team will end their time in the food competition?
MasterChef: Global Gauntlet Episode 14 airs Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Episodes can be streamed the next day on Hulu.
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