Masterchef Season 9 - Episode 1 May 2026

: Each judge had only eight aprons to hand out.

: Both cooked chicken dishes. Joe gave an apron to Gerron Hurt (who would eventually win the season), while Gordon and Aarón fought over Farhan. Farhan ultimately chose Team Aarón. MasterChef Season 9 - Episode 1

Watch the intense moment contestants fight for their spot in the MasterChef kitchen: : Each judge had only eight aprons to hand out