[s5e16] Ink Finale May 2026

In the Season 5 finale of Ink Master: Rivals , was crowned the winner, defeating runners-up James "Cleen Rock One" Steinke and Erik Siuda . The episode concluded a season centered on rivalries between contestants, with Jason returning from Season 3 to claim the $100,000 prize and a feature in Inked Magazine . The Master Canvas Challenge

For the final challenge, the three finalists were tasked with creating a 35-hour master canvas back piece in a style of their choice. : Tattooed a Japanese-inspired back piece. [S5E16] Ink Finale

: A major turning point occurred earlier in the season when Joshua Hibbard , a top contender, was disqualified for breaking competition rules regarding contraband (marijuana). In the Season 5 finale of Ink Master: