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08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘MasterChef' recap: Which Dynamic Duo crumbles under the pressure in ‘Macaron Mayhem'?
Tonight's MasterChef challenge is all about mastering one of the toughest desserts in the world — the beloved macaron. The couples must bake not just a dozen macarons, but a giant tower of perfectly formed delicacies. Find out who crumbles in this sweet challenge in the all-new "Macaron Mayhem" episode of MasterChef: Dynamic Duos airing Wednesday, Aug. 6 (8 p.m. ET/PT) on Fox. Read on for the full recap The Contestants See the full list of Season 15 contestants below (with previously eliminated chefs crossed out). More from Gold Derby 'Big Brother 27' recap: Mickey makes new enemies, betrays close allies in chaotic Veto episode 'America's Got Talent 20' recap: Auditions end as Howie and Simon pie an opera singer in the face Name Relationship Hometown Adam & Joel Brothers Athens, Ga. Ashley & Ricky Siblings Orlando, Fla./Buffalo, N.Y. Azu & Javier Divorced Exes Miami Beach, Fla./Miami Darce & Courtney Animal ER Nurses Chicago Jessica & Jesse Long Term Relationship Boston Kayla & Ryan Kate MasterChef Junior Besties Moriches, N.Y./Grapevine, Texas Kevin & Trey Best Friends New Bern, N.C./Charlotte, N.C. Rachel & Julio Married Naples, Fla. Timothy & Athena Newlyweds Bowie, Md. Tina & Aivan Aunt & Niece Fountain Valley, Calif./Fairplay, Colo. Tonna & Cait Mother & Daughter Brandon, S.D. Zach & Michelle Married Minneapolis The Challenge Before revealing this week's baking challenge, judges Gordon Ramsay, Tiffany Derry, and Joe Bastianich take a moment to reflect on how many past contestants have fallen victim to the notoriously tricky yet mesmerizingly beautiful macarons. These delicate treats may look innocent, but their exacting nature has shattered the dreams of many. Who will these delectable desserts defeat tonight? Each Dynamic Duo is tasked with creating at least two different flavors of macarons for their tower. Their workstations are stocked with the essentials, along with a limited pantry for additional flavor options. The duo that crafts the most impressive tower will win the final advantage of the season, while the duo with the weakest tower will face elimination. The clock is ticking — they have just 90 minutes to complete the challenge. Judgement Adam & JoelDish: Strawberry Cheesecake Macaron and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup MacaronGordon: "Visually, it's stunning. The sheen on them is beautiful and consistent. They're delicious." Tiffany: "Overall — the shell, the crunch, the crunch — very consistent."Joe: "Technically correct. The flavors are spot-on." Jessica & JesseDish: Pistachio & White Chocolate Macaron and Strawberry Cheesecake MacaronGordon: "I love the contrast — the combination is beautiful." Tiffany: "I like that it tastes like fresh strawberry. It's really nice."Joe: "The strawberry cheesecake is good. The pistachio one, I really like a lot. Not bad." Rachel & JulioDish: Chocolate & Blood Orange Brigadeiro Macaron and Passion Fruit & White Chocolate MacaronGordon: "The chocolate is delicious, but the texture is slightly grainy and it's a little overcooked." Tiffany: "The flavors inside are great, but we're looking to get the right crunch. It didn't hit the way that I would want it to hit."Joe: N/A Tina & AivanDish: Matcha Buttercream Macaron and Yuzu & White Chocolate MacaronGordon: "This thing is rock hard. That is not the sound of a macaron." Tiffany: "It doesn't leave you wanting more. I do like the yuzu."Joe: "This is what happens when you put cream cheese between two biscuits. Even the mighty fall." Zach & MichelleDish: Lemon Lavender Macaron and Chocolate Bourbon MacaronGordon: "The cook on these are exceptional. The consistency is top-notch. They taste delicious." Tiffany: "The chocolate is a little crunchy, but I like the lemon."Joe: "Well constructed, but I wish the fillings had more [power]." Timothy & AthenaDish: Peach Cobbler Macaron and Banana Pudding MacaronGordon: "Visually, it's all over the place. The medium-sized ones are delicious. The little version is crunchy and overcooked." Tiffany: "I do get the flavor of banana. The peach tastes like whipped butter."Joe: "They're all different sizes. The execution is pretty terrible." Azu & JavierDish: Chocolate Amaretto Macaron and Strawberry & Raspberry MacaronGordon: "It's consistent, but be careful how you assemble them. The flavor profile is there — it's a tower of art." Tiffany: "They're not filled as evenly as we would like, but the size looks nice. Also, it's delicious! This is what we're looking for!"Joe: "I'm a fan. The flavors are spot-on." Winners The winners of this challenge and the last game-changing advantage of the season were Adam & Joel. The judges also congratulated Azu & Javier and Zach & Michelle for their great macarons this week. Elimination The judges decided the worst two pairs were Tina & Aivan and Timothy & Athena. In the end, the Dynamic Duo eliminated was Timothy & Athena. The newlyweds remarked, "We came here on our honeymoon. Being able to show the judges our love and feel that love through our food is more than anything we could have asked for. This was the best wedding gift we could have ever gotten." Next Week The heat is on for the final team challenge of the season! As tonight's winners, Adam & Joel have earned the power to choose who will stand beside them at the grill for an epic barbecued feast. The stakes have never been higher! Best of Gold Derby 'Australian Survivor vs. The World' premiere date and cast photos: 'King' George Mladenov, Cirie Fields, Parvati Shallow … From 'Housewives' overload to the 'shadiest queens' alliance: The dish on 'The Traitors' Season 4 lineup The 25 best 'Survivor' villains of the past 25 years Click here to read the full article. Solve the daily Crossword
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Everything to Know Before MasterChef's Sizzling Season 15 Debut
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors "MasterChef" Season 14's two-part finale aired last September, and now it's finally time for Season 15. The new season of the culinary competition show is almost here, with two major shake-ups. On one hand, for the first time, contestants will be competing against each other in pairs. On the other hand, long-time fan-favorite judge Aaron Sanchez has left the show to be replaced by chef Tiffany Derry. Read More: 'Andor' Creator Says Fan-Favorite Cameo Would Have Been 'Lame' When Does the New Season of 'MasterChef' Start? Season 15 of "MasterChef" premieres on Wednesday, May 21. The theme for the new season is "dynamic duos." The official logline for the new season reads, "This season, for the first time in MasterChef history, pairs of home cooks will participate together, in hopes of becoming America's next MasterChefs. From married and dating couples, to mothers and daughters, siblings, best friends and even divorcees – relationships are tested in some of the toughest challenges to date. Plus, to make things even more difficult, the dreaded Pressure Test makes an intimidating return. In the end, only one Dynamic Duo will be awarded the grand prize of $250,000, the MasterChef trophy and the title of MasterChefs!" How to Watch 'MasterChef' Season 15 "MasterChef" continues to air 8 pm ET/PT on Fox. Episodes stream the next day on Hulu. Why Did Aaron Sanchez Leave 'MasterChef'? Aaron Sanchez hasn't officially given any single reason for his departure from "MasterChef". Who are the Judges for 'MasterChef' Season 15? World-famous chef Gordon Ramsay and restaurateur Joe Bastianich both return for "MasterChef" Season 15. New to the team is chef Tiffany Derry, known for her unique approaches to Southern cooking. Who Won Season 14 of 'MasterChef'? The winner of "MasterChef" Season 14 was 27-year-old Michael Leonard. About the win, Leonard told Parade, "Wow, it meant everything to me to win honestly. I know winning isn't everything, but at the end of the day this was a validation that this is my talent, this is what I want to do. And no matter how many times in life I segued away from cooking, it always called back to me. Getting this validation of winning is like a trampoline, it's a jumping platform for me to shoot up and just keep going. I don't plan on stopping." More TV: Top 5 'Buffy' Character Returns We Need in the Reboot 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3 Sets Premiere Date
