Episode 9
The third quarter-final sees the four contenders cook for three former MasterChef champions: Simon Wood, Ping Coombes and Shelina Permalloo.
It’s the third quarter-final, and this week’s four most talented cooks return to fight for a place in the semi-finals. Tonight, they face just one intense challenge: to cook two courses that will excite not just John and Gregg, but also MasterChef champions Simon Wood (2015), Ping Coombes (2014) and Shelina Permalloo (2012).
With just two semi-final places up for grabs, the contenders need to show real flair and ambition to edge closer to the MasterChef 2022 trophy.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:26Tom Grennan
I Might
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00:27Jamie Lawson
Fall into Me
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Judge | Gregg Wallace |
| Judge | John Torode |
| Series Editor | Katie Attwood |
| Series Editor | David Ambler |
| Director | David Crerar |
| Production Company | Shine TV |
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