Four different generations—Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—compete against one another in the reality cooking show MasterChef: Generations. Judged by Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich, the show puts each generation's culinary prowess and flexibility to the test through a variety of themed tasks.
As of the most recent episodes, several competitors have been eliminated. Among the well-known individuals who have departed are Geags, Sunshine, Chris, and Anna.
Who's been eliminated on MasterChef: Generations?
Night 2: The First Eliminations (July 31, 2024)
The show resumed on Night 2 of MasterChef: Generations, with the generations competing to produce dishes made with fermented and aged ingredients. Rebecka, a baby boomer who has the Immunity Pin, decided to use Stilton cheese in recipes that were intended for Gen X.
The night finished with Sunshine, a 50-year-old yoga instructor from Portland, Oregon, being sent home despite the difficulty of the assignment. Her removal was the season's first departure, establishing the tone for the intense battle that lay ahead.
Night 3: Team Challenges and Departures (August 7, 2024)
The first combined team challenge was introduced on Night 3 in MasterChef: Generations. While Baby Boomers were paired with Millennials, Gen X contestants were clubbed with Gen Z(s) . They were given the task of cooking an elegant dinner for Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC. The Baby Boomers-Millennials team decided to prepare halibut, while the Gen X-Gen Z team chose to prepare steak.
Chris, a 45-year-old real estate businessman from Mobile, Alabama, was eliminated as the game went on. His exit was a pivotal point that revealed the growing demands and intricacy of the team's problems.
Nights 4 and 5: Individual and Mystery Box Challenges (August 14, 2024)
On Nights 4 and 5 of MasterChef: Generations, the competition continued with individual tasks. In the Birthday Bakes episode, contestants had to make a two-layer birthday cake. Millennial Anna chose to mix the cakes made by Gen Z manually. In the second hour, participants in a Mystery Box challenge prepared meals utilizing classic childhood ingredients.
Due to the severity of these individual problems, Anna, a 37-year-old tax director from Dallas, Texas, was eliminated. Her exit after the cake challenge marked a turning point in the show and brought attention to the high expectations and demanding requirements of the contest.
Nights 6 and 7: Beer-Based and Team Challenges (August 21, 2024)
The challenges concept persisted on Nights 6 and 7 of MasterChef: Generations, with one episode called Beer Necessities requiring contestants to include Blue Moon Beer into their dishes. Adam from Generation Z was given immunity for the evening by Millennial Michael using his Immunity Pin. The next team task asked each team to make a substantial meal for the quarry workers.
Baby Boomers and Gen Z on the Blue Team decided to make chicken sandwiches. Meanwhile, Millennials and Gen X on the Red Team made burgers. The eliminations during these nights included Geags, a 60-year-old personal trainer from Bradenton, Florida, and Christopher, a 59-year-old dentist from Hope, New Jersey.
As MasterChef: Generations progresses, the competition remains intense, with each generation striving to outdo the others. Sunshine, Chris, Anna, Geags, and Christopher's eliminations have set the stage for future challenges and strategies. The show continues to test the culinary skills and resilience of its contestants as they vie for the coveted title.
The next episodes will reveal further developments and eliminations as the food battle heats up. Watch the MasterChef: Generations air every Wednesday at 8/7c on FOX. It is also available for streaming on Hulu.