Masterchef Season 9 - Episode 1 -

: Each judge had only eight aprons to hand out.

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Watch the intense moment contestants fight for their spot in the MasterChef kitchen: : Each judge had only eight aprons to hand out

In Episode 1, the high-stakes audition phase began with a focus on selection strategy: MasterChef Season 9 - Episode 1

: The English teacher from Louisville who won the $250,000 prize and later launched a catering company .

: 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