Masterchef Season 9 - Episode 1 < Fast × PACK >

: Each judge had only eight aprons to hand out.

MasterChef Season 9 Premiere: The Battle for a Mentor MasterChef Season 9 , which premiered on May 30, 2018, introduced a game-changing "Mentorship" twist. For the first time, judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich didn't just critique—they competed against each other by drafting contestants onto their own teams using limited white aprons. 🍴 The New Format

: Impressed with his culinary skill and eventually opened Bowen Bistro in 2019. MasterChef Season 9 - Episode 1

: If multiple judges wanted a contestant, the home cook had to choose their mentor.

: The English teacher from Louisville who won the $250,000 prize and later launched a catering company . : Each judge had only eight aprons to hand out

: A montage revealed several other successful auditions: Team Gordon : Stephanie and Ashley. Team Aarón : Lindsay and Juni. Team Joe : Sal. 🌟 Notable Contestants from Episode 1

Several chefs who debuted in this episode went on to have significant careers: 🍴 The New Format : Impressed with his

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