Episode 9
It's the third quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.
It's the third quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.
Facing the Critic’s Test, the week’s best-performing amateurs take on the intimidating task of cooking to a brief set by one of the UK’s top food critics. This time, William Sitwell asks for a plant-based dish.
Who can handle the pressure and show they have what it takes to progress further in the competition, taking another step closer to being crowned MasterChef champion 2020?
Last on
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
![]()
00:14Ellie Goulding
Lights
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Judge | Gregg Wallace |
| Judge | John Torode |
| Narrator | India Fisher |
| Series Editor | Katie Attwood |
| Series Producer | Diccon Green |
| Director | Dave Crerar |
| Production Company | Shine TV |
Apply to be on MasterChef 2026!
Do you have what it takes to be crowned the next MasterChef champion?
Past Winners - what are they up to now?
We profile all the previous winners of the modern MasterChef series.
