Masterchef Season 9 - Episode 12 May 2026

After a difficult round particularly for the bakers, SJ (Seung-Joo Yun) was eliminated from the competition. Where to Watch

The twelfth episode of , titled " Frying Tonight ," originally aired on August 8, 2018. It features the Top 13 contestants facing a high-stakes deep-frying challenge where the judges—Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich—actually cook alongside them. Episode Highlights

In a rare move, all three judges participated in the challenge to provide inspiration (and added pressure) for the home cooks.