Masterchef Season 9: - Episode 1

: Alecia, Darrick, and Tye had to cook a variation of a Ramsay classic. Darrick secured Gordon’s apron, while Alecia went to Team Aarón.

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

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

: 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

: A fan favorite who placed 8th and later returned for Season 12: Back to Win .