The contestants were presented with ingredients that were aesthetically unappealing or "ugly"—such as monkfish head, knobby roots, and misshapen vegetables. The goal was to transform these ingredients into a "beautiful and delicious" fine-dining dish.

The Blue Team secured the win, praising their ability to balance the sweetness of the onion with spicy local ingredients. Pressure Test: The "Poverty Food" Evolution

The Blue Team and Red Team battled with traditional Calabrian flavors, including nduja and fresh seafood.

In a surprising turn, Silvia was eliminated after failing to deliver a dish that met the MasterChef standard of innovation, leaving the remaining cooks to fight another day.