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May 29, 2019

[Reality-TV-Fanatics] America’s Got Talent 2019 Premiere Recap – Live Blog (VIDEO)

 

And so the first night !



America's Got Talent 2019 Premiere Recap – Live Blog (VIDEO)

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America's Got Talent 2019 Season 14 premieres TONIGHT (May 28) on NBC. New judges Julianne Hough and Gabrielle Union join veterans Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel on the panel. Terry Crews from the Champion's edition is the new host. We're live blogging all the performances with video here.
Congratulations to Howie Mandel. He's the old man on the panel. 10 years! Terry calls Simon Cowell "most honest man in the world." LOL SURE. 
Greg Morton – 60 – Comedian/Impressionist – Greg has been waiting for his big break all of his life! He's doing a Star Wars bit that isn't very funny. He's sorta getting the voices down. He also does sound effects. It's not really an act? The bit comes off more like an audition reel. Which is probably what it is.. Greg says he wants to do voices for a living. Maybe the exposure will help. The judges are standing for him. AND HE'S CRYING. This is a little weird. Howie can't believe there isn't a banner in Vegas with his headline on it. Gabrielle assures him "This is your turn." Julianne would buy a ticket to his show right now. Simon calls it a "very special moment." 4 yeses

Eric Chien – 26 – Magician – He's from Houston. As a kid, he loved watching magic on TV. Magic helped him get through tough times. He's aware the winner last year, Shin Lim, was also an Asian close-up magic dude. It makes him even more nervous. He has only been performing for 6 months and is still getting used to big audiences. Poor guy is SUPER AWKWARD and obviously nervous. He does card tricks too. Just like Shin. Once he gets going though, he loses the nerves and is actually pretty good. He does a thing where the backs of the cards magically change color. And cards just freaking disappear into thin air. Also cards turn into coins and vice versa. AND HIS VEST KEEPS CHANGING COLORS. That was crazy. Howie likes his sincerity. Gabrielle calls him "magic….you are amazing." Julianne assures him, that he "doesn't have to compare himself to anyone." Simon calls it "a different level" and "you're one of the best we've ever had." 4 yeses. 

Sophie Pecora – 15 – Singing Youtube star – She was a shy child, who started a Youtube channel as a place to connect and perform her original songs. She'll be singing a self-penned tune tonight called "7th Grade."  Oh. She's an acoustic rapper. Or whatever that talk/singing thing she's doing is. It's a page out of diary. She reminds me a little of the AGT 2016 winner Grace Vanderwaal. She was 12 years old and sang original songs that served as little slices of tween life.  After, Sophie receives a big standing ovation. Gabrielle says "You spoke to me, and I'm 46. You held us all captive." Howie calls her unique, but really relatable. Julianne says her music is "true" which is why it resonated. Simon likes her "cool" delivery. – 4 yeses

The following is an extended bit that follows Julianne's journey to becoming a hard-a**
Monkey – JOKE CONTESTANT.  He claims to be a professional dancer. He comes out in a monkey mask and ballerina tutu. He's on point at least. He gets 4 Xs, but only after Simon pushes Julianne's buzzer. She actually gives him a serious critique.

Andy Pigkens – Weird pig act – UHM. She's still attempting to give a constructive critique to a ridiculous joke act..

Vitamin Magic Clown – Weird Clown – Gabrielle says he did not help her fear of clowns. "There's something for everybody!" Julianne chirps. So this is SOOO a bit.

Bad Guru Guy – Julianne has an easier time hitting her button.

Liz Chuday – Comedian – For some reason, she's barking. Julianne hardly wastes a second hitting the buzzer.

Purgatory – Dressed in a black beatnik getup, who knows what's going on. Oh they're singing "meow meow meow."  Julianne buzzes them right away, and isn't even nice about it. Simon loves them!

Insta Girl – We only got about a second of that, before Julianne hits the ole buzzer.

Stacey Michelle Newsom – Bad, bad singing. Julianne says, "I didn't get it." And coming full circle, she hits Simon's button when he compliments the act. DEFINITELY A BIT.

Patrizio Ratto – Dancer – Italian guy goes on about studying classical piano and loving Beethoven as a kid. He starts playing a standard classical piece, but then breaks out the crazy moves. He strips off and begins to pop and lock. I would say that was unexpected, except I had looked him up on the internet a few days so….Yeah, he's actually a dancer. He ends the performance on one knee playing one last note. Julianne felt he executed his dancing well. Howie felt it was a seamless mixture of disparate art forms. Gabrielle calls him "sexy." He's single! "Without people like you, we don't have a show," says Simon. – 4 yeses

V.Unbeatable – Dance Troupe – The leader becomes emotional talking about how hard life is in the slums of Mumbai India, where the members are from. They live in crowded, dirty slums. America's Got Talent is the group's "dream come true." The troupe's performance was released as a preview. And no wonder. There's a ton of tumbling in this mixture of Indian dance, hip hop and gymnastics. The little ones are tossed so high in the air, the group is almost a danger act. The use of wooden bamboo sticks as props is clever.  These young men will go far. "You guys blew us all away," says Gabrielle. Julianne calls it "brilliant" and "history in the making." Howie thinks they just made their future. Simon says, "one of the best dance acts we've ever had on one of these shows." Oh. SIMON FINALLY ADMITS the AGT is really WORLD'S GOT TALENT. 4 yeses

Jackie Fabulous – 47 – Comedian – Her family from the Bronx is originally from Jamaica–conservative and strict. She got a law degree, married and realized it was all a mistake. She handled her own divorce, and then discovered comedy. She's been struggling over 13 years. But she loves it. Her mother is still mad about it! She tells some fat jokes, via her very honest Jamaican mother. She hates The Biggest Loser (Ha, a former NBC show. I hated that too). Jackie's idea for a show: "Get a bunch of fatties and lock them in a donut shop."  She ends with a few predictable Facebook jokes. Gabrielle says, "Way to go." Simon says, "Thank God for you…you are hilarious. I want to hang out with you." Julianne calls it naughty and fabulous.  Howie calls her a superstar. "I need to kiss you," says Simon. And…he takes the stage for a hug and kiss on the cheek. Jackie was a little disappointed. She wanted some mouth action (YUCK). 4 yeses

Ginzilla – Fabulous and gender fluid – Appeared on X Factor UK 2018 – Ginzilla is from Australia. "I'm a 7 foot ginger bearded glam monster.." OK! Godzilla's mother was 'very strong." Ginzilla means "absolute freedom" and is the love child of Jessica Rabbit and Chuck Norris. Ginzilla sings "She's a Lady" in a big booming masculine voice. This is pretty crazy. And funny. Simon will keep this act around for a little while, I suspect. Howie thinks Ginzilla could go "really far." Julianne sees Ginzilla in Vegas. Simon calls it "fantastic" and acts like he never saw the act before. Hm. "You should get used to this kind of reaction," says Gabrielle. 4 yeses.

Human Fuze – Danger act – The Human Fuse works with the help of his wife. He's been a thrill seeker all of his life. Lucky for him, the wife is a registered nurse. He's broken 18 bones. At 55, he's feeling the wear and tear. If he wins, he plans to retire. His act consists of lighting himself on fire while his wife shoots him out of a catapult. He has bruised ribs right now…after slipping in a puddle. The act takes place outside of the theater. He will fly 110 feet in the air while aflame. I bet this is a two parter. AND YEP. After he's lit and shot off…here comes Haley Reinhart's car commercial. OK we're back. He flies through the air, and lands on his back, right where he is supposed to be. He's still on fire, which I am sure is part of the act. Assistants extinguish the flames, and of course he's OK. Back inside, Howie calls it "thrilling." Gabrielle says, "You wowed the audience." Julianne calls it "ridiculously amazing." Simon wants to know where he goes next. "Toledo," he quips. Next time, Simon wants him to jump over something that could eat him. One trick acts like this usually don't get very far in the competition. 4 yeses.

Kodie Lee – singer/pianist – Kodie is 22. Mom helps him out on stage. She explains that he is blind and autistic. He loved music early on, and began singing and playing. Music has saved his life, she says. He sits at the piano and performs "A Song for You." So yeah. He's a savant. He's a better piano player than singer. Actually, if he were able bodied, he probably wouldn't get through the bookers. But he has a nice falsetto. Kodie gets a big ovation. The only question is which judge will hit their golden buzzer, right? Howie calls him a great inspiration and talent. Julianne "feels" his heart and passion. "I heard you and I felt you." Simon calls it "extraordinary" and his voice "fantastic." Gabrielle is a new judge and a new mom, so she relates. GABRIELLE RELATES SO MUCH SHE HITS HER GOLDEN BUZZER. Aw. Kodie is jumping up and down, he's so happy. Mom is crying. The Golden Buzzer means Kodie skips the judge cuts straight to the live shows.  

This new panel is way too agreeable. And for that reason, I miss Heidi Klum, who was actually the toughest of the four judges. She said no to a lot of acts. Sometimes she'd be the only no. But often, she seemed like the voice of reason. The powers that be should have kept her on.. But hey. Time to trade Heidi in for a younger, blonder, model (coughjuliannehoughcough) amiright? Ugh.
Having said all that, my favorite acts were the magician Eric Chien who will, unfortunately, suffer comparisons to Shin Lim. Both are good! I also enjoyed the hilarious Ginzilla. Hope they make it past the judge cuts!

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May 29, 2019

[BigBrother_Survivor] America’s Got Talent 2019 Premiere Recap – Live Blog (VIDEO)

 

And so the first night !



America's Got Talent 2019 Premiere Recap – Live Blog (VIDEO)

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America's Got Talent 2019 Season 14 premieres TONIGHT (May 28) on NBC. New judges Julianne Hough and Gabrielle Union join veterans Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel on the panel. Terry Crews from the Champion's edition is the new host. We're live blogging all the performances with video here.
Congratulations to Howie Mandel. He's the old man on the panel. 10 years! Terry calls Simon Cowell "most honest man in the world." LOL SURE. 
Greg Morton – 60 – Comedian/Impressionist – Greg has been waiting for his big break all of his life! He's doing a Star Wars bit that isn't very funny. He's sorta getting the voices down. He also does sound effects. It's not really an act? The bit comes off more like an audition reel. Which is probably what it is.. Greg says he wants to do voices for a living. Maybe the exposure will help. The judges are standing for him. AND HE'S CRYING. This is a little weird. Howie can't believe there isn't a banner in Vegas with his headline on it. Gabrielle assures him "This is your turn." Julianne would buy a ticket to his show right now. Simon calls it a "very special moment." 4 yeses

Eric Chien – 26 – Magician – He's from Houston. As a kid, he loved watching magic on TV. Magic helped him get through tough times. He's aware the winner last year, Shin Lim, was also an Asian close-up magic dude. It makes him even more nervous. He has only been performing for 6 months and is still getting used to big audiences. Poor guy is SUPER AWKWARD and obviously nervous. He does card tricks too. Just like Shin. Once he gets going though, he loses the nerves and is actually pretty good. He does a thing where the backs of the cards magically change color. And cards just freaking disappear into thin air. Also cards turn into coins and vice versa. AND HIS VEST KEEPS CHANGING COLORS. That was crazy. Howie likes his sincerity. Gabrielle calls him "magic….you are amazing." Julianne assures him, that he "doesn't have to compare himself to anyone." Simon calls it "a different level" and "you're one of the best we've ever had." 4 yeses. 

Sophie Pecora – 15 – Singing Youtube star – She was a shy child, who started a Youtube channel as a place to connect and perform her original songs. She'll be singing a self-penned tune tonight called "7th Grade."  Oh. She's an acoustic rapper. Or whatever that talk/singing thing she's doing is. It's a page out of diary. She reminds me a little of the AGT 2016 winner Grace Vanderwaal. She was 12 years old and sang original songs that served as little slices of tween life.  After, Sophie receives a big standing ovation. Gabrielle says "You spoke to me, and I'm 46. You held us all captive." Howie calls her unique, but really relatable. Julianne says her music is "true" which is why it resonated. Simon likes her "cool" delivery. – 4 yeses

The following is an extended bit that follows Julianne's journey to becoming a hard-a**
Monkey – JOKE CONTESTANT.  He claims to be a professional dancer. He comes out in a monkey mask and ballerina tutu. He's on point at least. He gets 4 Xs, but only after Simon pushes Julianne's buzzer. She actually gives him a serious critique.

Andy Pigkens – Weird pig act – UHM. She's still attempting to give a constructive critique to a ridiculous joke act..

Vitamin Magic Clown – Weird Clown – Gabrielle says he did not help her fear of clowns. "There's something for everybody!" Julianne chirps. So this is SOOO a bit.

Bad Guru Guy – Julianne has an easier time hitting her button.

Liz Chuday – Comedian – For some reason, she's barking. Julianne hardly wastes a second hitting the buzzer.

Purgatory – Dressed in a black beatnik getup, who knows what's going on. Oh they're singing "meow meow meow."  Julianne buzzes them right away, and isn't even nice about it. Simon loves them!

Insta Girl – We only got about a second of that, before Julianne hits the ole buzzer.

Stacey Michelle Newsom – Bad, bad singing. Julianne says, "I didn't get it." And coming full circle, she hits Simon's button when he compliments the act. DEFINITELY A BIT.

Patrizio Ratto – Dancer – Italian guy goes on about studying classical piano and loving Beethoven as a kid. He starts playing a standard classical piece, but then breaks out the crazy moves. He strips off and begins to pop and lock. I would say that was unexpected, except I had looked him up on the internet a few days so….Yeah, he's actually a dancer. He ends the performance on one knee playing one last note. Julianne felt he executed his dancing well. Howie felt it was a seamless mixture of disparate art forms. Gabrielle calls him "sexy." He's single! "Without people like you, we don't have a show," says Simon. – 4 yeses

V.Unbeatable – Dance Troupe – The leader becomes emotional talking about how hard life is in the slums of Mumbai India, where the members are from. They live in crowded, dirty slums. America's Got Talent is the group's "dream come true." The troupe's performance was released as a preview. And no wonder. There's a ton of tumbling in this mixture of Indian dance, hip hop and gymnastics. The little ones are tossed so high in the air, the group is almost a danger act. The use of wooden bamboo sticks as props is clever.  These young men will go far. "You guys blew us all away," says Gabrielle. Julianne calls it "brilliant" and "history in the making." Howie thinks they just made their future. Simon says, "one of the best dance acts we've ever had on one of these shows." Oh. SIMON FINALLY ADMITS the AGT is really WORLD'S GOT TALENT. 4 yeses

Jackie Fabulous – 47 – Comedian – Her family from the Bronx is originally from Jamaica–conservative and strict. She got a law degree, married and realized it was all a mistake. She handled her own divorce, and then discovered comedy. She's been struggling over 13 years. But she loves it. Her mother is still mad about it! She tells some fat jokes, via her very honest Jamaican mother. She hates The Biggest Loser (Ha, a former NBC show. I hated that too). Jackie's idea for a show: "Get a bunch of fatties and lock them in a donut shop."  She ends with a few predictable Facebook jokes. Gabrielle says, "Way to go." Simon says, "Thank God for you…you are hilarious. I want to hang out with you." Julianne calls it naughty and fabulous.  Howie calls her a superstar. "I need to kiss you," says Simon. And…he takes the stage for a hug and kiss on the cheek. Jackie was a little disappointed. She wanted some mouth action (YUCK). 4 yeses

Ginzilla – Fabulous and gender fluid – Appeared on X Factor UK 2018 – Ginzilla is from Australia. "I'm a 7 foot ginger bearded glam monster.." OK! Godzilla's mother was 'very strong." Ginzilla means "absolute freedom" and is the love child of Jessica Rabbit and Chuck Norris. Ginzilla sings "She's a Lady" in a big booming masculine voice. This is pretty crazy. And funny. Simon will keep this act around for a little while, I suspect. Howie thinks Ginzilla could go "really far." Julianne sees Ginzilla in Vegas. Simon calls it "fantastic" and acts like he never saw the act before. Hm. "You should get used to this kind of reaction," says Gabrielle. 4 yeses.

Human Fuze – Danger act – The Human Fuse works with the help of his wife. He's been a thrill seeker all of his life. Lucky for him, the wife is a registered nurse. He's broken 18 bones. At 55, he's feeling the wear and tear. If he wins, he plans to retire. His act consists of lighting himself on fire while his wife shoots him out of a catapult. He has bruised ribs right now…after slipping in a puddle. The act takes place outside of the theater. He will fly 110 feet in the air while aflame. I bet this is a two parter. AND YEP. After he's lit and shot off…here comes Haley Reinhart's car commercial. OK we're back. He flies through the air, and lands on his back, right where he is supposed to be. He's still on fire, which I am sure is part of the act. Assistants extinguish the flames, and of course he's OK. Back inside, Howie calls it "thrilling." Gabrielle says, "You wowed the audience." Julianne calls it "ridiculously amazing." Simon wants to know where he goes next. "Toledo," he quips. Next time, Simon wants him to jump over something that could eat him. One trick acts like this usually don't get very far in the competition. 4 yeses.

Kodie Lee – singer/pianist – Kodie is 22. Mom helps him out on stage. She explains that he is blind and autistic. He loved music early on, and began singing and playing. Music has saved his life, she says. He sits at the piano and performs "A Song for You." So yeah. He's a savant. He's a better piano player than singer. Actually, if he were able bodied, he probably wouldn't get through the bookers. But he has a nice falsetto. Kodie gets a big ovation. The only question is which judge will hit their golden buzzer, right? Howie calls him a great inspiration and talent. Julianne "feels" his heart and passion. "I heard you and I felt you." Simon calls it "extraordinary" and his voice "fantastic." Gabrielle is a new judge and a new mom, so she relates. GABRIELLE RELATES SO MUCH SHE HITS HER GOLDEN BUZZER. Aw. Kodie is jumping up and down, he's so happy. Mom is crying. The Golden Buzzer means Kodie skips the judge cuts straight to the live shows.  

This new panel is way too agreeable. And for that reason, I miss Heidi Klum, who was actually the toughest of the four judges. She said no to a lot of acts. Sometimes she'd be the only no. But often, she seemed like the voice of reason. The powers that be should have kept her on.. But hey. Time to trade Heidi in for a younger, blonder, model (coughjuliannehoughcough) amiright? Ugh.
Having said all that, my favorite acts were the magician Eric Chien who will, unfortunately, suffer comparisons to Shin Lim. Both are good! I also enjoyed the hilarious Ginzilla. Hope they make it past the judge cuts!

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May 29, 2019

[BigBrother_Survivor] Masterchef Junior Recap 05/28/19: Season 7 Episode 13 “The Semi-Final”

 

I was ok with the 3 however, I would have liked to see one more go with them, I have colored it in red in the recap




Masterchef Junior Recap 05/28/19: Season 7 Episode 13 "The Semi-Final"

Tonight on FOX Gordon Ramsay's Masterchef Junior continues with an all-new Tuesday, May 28, 2019, season 7 episode 13 called "The Semi-Final," and we have your weekly Masterchef Junior recap below. On tonight's Masterchef Junior episode as per the FOX synopsis, "In the season's last mystery box challenge, the remaining contestants receive a surprise taste from home when they are tasked with creating a dish inspired by family. Whoever wins this challenge will immediately earn a spot in the MASTERCHEF JUNIOR finale. Then, in a juicy elimination test, the chef-testant who elevates a secret ingredient with the most finesse and personality will secure his or her spot in the finale."
So make sure to bookmark this spot and come back between 8 PM – 9 PM ET for our Masterchef Junior recap. While you wait for our recap make sure to check out all our Masterchef Junior videos, pics, news & recaps, right here!

The Top Six were still going strong. Both teams had been saved during last week's eliminations and this made tonight's Semi-finals more crucial than ever. The six needed to be halved into three for next week. They knew that there wouldn't be any more last saves and so they devoted their all to their last challenge. The last challenge was supposed to be a Mystery Box, but the contestants lifted the lid on their boxes and they didn't find anything there. It turns out there wasn't one last mystery ingredient. This time around the judges gave the kids each a letter from home. They got to read how proud their loves ones and they then got to put all that love in their dishes. Their true challenge is to cook from the heart.
If the letters hadn't been enough, there was also a second surprise.. The contestants were all busy getting the necessary ingredients in the pantry that they didn't suspect a thing when they came back and saw members of their family there. Their parents and siblings came to see them cook in this challenge and so each child was given their own cheering squad. The families watched as these kids prove how far they've come and there hadn't been a single person there that wasn't proud. Parents and siblings shouted out encouragements and even threw in an occasional "be careful" though they needn't worry. These kids all came up with original ideas and they were all rewarded when the judges decided to taste all six dishes.
The first contestant that was called was Malia. She cooked Salmon & Lemon Pesto with Beurre Blanc Sauce, Carrots, and Turnips. Her dish proved to be on point because the fish was well-seasoned and there was the right amount of acidity. She received great feedback and she was told the dish showed how far she's come since the beginning. The next contestant was Sadie. She cooked Olive Oil Poached Halibut with Squash Blossom, Goat Cheese, Spring Pea Puree and Frisee Salad. It had been delicious and light. The only drawback was the pairing of the goat cheese with the halibut just because the cheese was particularly sharp. Other than that, she too did a great job and she's shown consistent skill.
Reid went third. He cooked some Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Peas, and Dried Parsley. It had looked great and he got the right amount of crisp on the chicken. The judges loved this dish and if there was a criticism then it would be the amount the mashed potatoes. They could have been a little fluffier. Then there was Ivy. Ivy cooked Veal Schnitzel with German Potato Salad and Vegetable Salad. The star of her dish was naturally the veal and the judges felt she had done a great job with pairing it with the German Potato salad because the salad brought in a nice balance of acidity. With her, the one thing she could have changed was perhaps cutting the potatoes smaller if not thinner.
Then there was Che. He wanted to put each and every aspect of his family into his dish and so he came up with a Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Black Bean Puree, Polenta Croutons, and Baby Squash. It looked great on the plate because all of the amazing colors and polenta croutons ended up making perfect sense. There was on the crispiness on the outside and the gooey center that the judged loved. They believed Che knocked this out of the park and they couldn't wait to judge their last dish. Aaron went last but his dish was just as colorful. He cooked Ethiopian Lamb Loin with Injera, Sautéed Spinach, and Yogurt Sauce. And while this was the first time he cooked Injera, it tasted great and the judges even wanted more on their plate.
The judges had a tough time determining the winner of this challenge and so they had needed some time before they could come to a decision. They realize the dish that truly encompassed the challenge was Che's. He became the first person safe from elimination and his place in the finals was now secure, but his advantages didn't just end there. He also got to decide which contestant got which ingredients for this last challenge. The ingredients for this last challenge were all fruit. They were peaches, mangos, cherries, pineapple, and pears. Some of the contestants had never seen mangos much less cook with them and yet they still received them in the end because Che made his choices based on strategy rather than friendship.
Che gave Reid the mangos and he looked so stumped. He had no idea how to cut it or cook it and all of sudden he had to make the best of it. Reid wasn't the only one that was struggling with this latest challenge. Aaron had been given cherries and he believes cherries to be more deserts, but he said that he would try to make it work. He wasn't the only one that was doing his best. Sadie has never worked with pineapples and tonight she cooked pineapples several different ways to go with her upside-down pineapple cake. Then there was Ivy who was cooking with pears and figured she'll learn as she goes. And even Malia didn't let the idea of cooking with peaches break her because she said and, well, what they all say is that they weren't going to let this challenge defeat them.
The first dish to be later called was Sadie's. She cooked Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Pineapple Three Ways. The three ways were torched pineapple, grilled pineapple, and caramelized pineapple. Her dish looked beautiful and some of the sweetness was cut down with the grilled pineapple. So the only thing the judges would add was perhaps some whipped cream. The next dish to be called was Ivy's. She cooked Blue Cheese Crusted Pork Chop with Sautéed Cabbage and Caramelized Pears. It looked like a dish they could order at a restaurant and the judges loved that she went savory when everyone else was thinking sweet. And the judges believe its one of the best dishes she's ever cooked.
So far, the kids were doing great with the unexpected and so the judges couldn't wait to see what the others created. Reid went next. He baked a Spiced Mango Rum Cake with Passion Fruit-Mango Puree. The cake was a little undercooked but the judges had been proud of Reid for taking this unknown fruit and cooking it several ways. He showed that he was up to the challenge and that was much appreciated. The judges next called Malia. She made Peaches & Cream with Buttermilk Biscuits and Candied Macadamia Nuts. It looked very elegant and the judges loved the taste of her dish. She had also added heavy cream on top just to get the look right on the biscuits. And so she gave the beast looking dish.
The judges went on to taste Aaron's dish last. He cooked Sautéed Duck with Fregula and Pickled Cherries. He cooked the cherries several ways into the dish but he hadn't left as the star. The star was naturally the duck and unfortunately Aaron undercooked it just by the slightest bit. It was a small mistake but it had at this point in the competition where none of them could afford small mistakes. The judges took everything from tonight into account and they marked off the mistakes. Aaron and Reid both undercooked things. Sadie's dish was a little too sweet because some of the judges thought it needed to be cut more. And before long, the judges were able to decide the two others that would join Che in the finals.
The judges decided that both Ivy and Malia were going into the cook-off. Both young ladies went above and beyond in cooking perfect restaurant quality dishes tonight. Also, this didn't mean that the others weren't talented and the judges said as much. They asked that no one stop cooking and they said that each and every one there had made them proud. Its been a long road to the finals and the judges got to look back on where it all started. Che showed from the beginning that he was going to bring his Italian flair into it, Ivy called her style European with some Latin flavors, and Malia brought in her family's Japanese heritage. They all brought something to the table and no one ever lost their sense of humor.
They were small, but they were mighty! What the judges remember best were the Masterclasses and how well the kids took to cooking lobster as well as chucking oysters. The kids managed to overcome any of the messiness and never give up. Another thing that judged enjoyed had been the first-hand chance to see their signature dishes. These kids have been experimenting with their culinary skills at home and they brought that same passion with them to show. They deconstructed dishes and created something rarely seen in all the judges' long history. And the only time these kids showed they were kids was when they freaked out on the challenge.
There were some tears and setbacks. Only their ability to finish strong was going to follow them the rest of their lives and so no was worrying about the class of 2019!
And before they went to go prepare for next week, Chef Ramsay used the Big Red Button to rain down deserts on the final three!
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May 29, 2019

[Reality-TV-Fanatics] Masterchef Junior Recap 05/28/19: Season 7 Episode 13 “The Semi-Final”

 

I was ok with the 3 however, I would have liked to see one more go with them, I have colored it in red in the recap




Masterchef Junior Recap 05/28/19: Season 7 Episode 13 "The Semi-Final"

Tonight on FOX Gordon Ramsay's Masterchef Junior continues with an all-new Tuesday, May 28, 2019, season 7 episode 13 called "The Semi-Final," and we have your weekly Masterchef Junior recap below. On tonight's Masterchef Junior episode as per the FOX synopsis, "In the season's last mystery box challenge, the remaining contestants receive a surprise taste from home when they are tasked with creating a dish inspired by family. Whoever wins this challenge will immediately earn a spot in the MASTERCHEF JUNIOR finale. Then, in a juicy elimination test, the chef-testant who elevates a secret ingredient with the most finesse and personality will secure his or her spot in the finale."
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The Top Six were still going strong. Both teams had been saved during last week's eliminations and this made tonight's Semi-finals more crucial than ever. The six needed to be halved into three for next week. They knew that there wouldn't be any more last saves and so they devoted their all to their last challenge. The last challenge was supposed to be a Mystery Box, but the contestants lifted the lid on their boxes and they didn't find anything there. It turns out there wasn't one last mystery ingredient. This time around the judges gave the kids each a letter from home. They got to read how proud their loves ones and they then got to put all that love in their dishes. Their true challenge is to cook from the heart.
If the letters hadn't been enough, there was also a second surprise.. The contestants were all busy getting the necessary ingredients in the pantry that they didn't suspect a thing when they came back and saw members of their family there. Their parents and siblings came to see them cook in this challenge and so each child was given their own cheering squad. The families watched as these kids prove how far they've come and there hadn't been a single person there that wasn't proud. Parents and siblings shouted out encouragements and even threw in an occasional "be careful" though they needn't worry. These kids all came up with original ideas and they were all rewarded when the judges decided to taste all six dishes.
The first contestant that was called was Malia. She cooked Salmon & Lemon Pesto with Beurre Blanc Sauce, Carrots, and Turnips. Her dish proved to be on point because the fish was well-seasoned and there was the right amount of acidity. She received great feedback and she was told the dish showed how far she's come since the beginning. The next contestant was Sadie. She cooked Olive Oil Poached Halibut with Squash Blossom, Goat Cheese, Spring Pea Puree and Frisee Salad. It had been delicious and light. The only drawback was the pairing of the goat cheese with the halibut just because the cheese was particularly sharp. Other than that, she too did a great job and she's shown consistent skill.
Reid went third. He cooked some Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Peas, and Dried Parsley. It had looked great and he got the right amount of crisp on the chicken. The judges loved this dish and if there was a criticism then it would be the amount the mashed potatoes. They could have been a little fluffier. Then there was Ivy. Ivy cooked Veal Schnitzel with German Potato Salad and Vegetable Salad. The star of her dish was naturally the veal and the judges felt she had done a great job with pairing it with the German Potato salad because the salad brought in a nice balance of acidity. With her, the one thing she could have changed was perhaps cutting the potatoes smaller if not thinner.
Then there was Che. He wanted to put each and every aspect of his family into his dish and so he came up with a Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Black Bean Puree, Polenta Croutons, and Baby Squash. It looked great on the plate because all of the amazing colors and polenta croutons ended up making perfect sense. There was on the crispiness on the outside and the gooey center that the judged loved. They believed Che knocked this out of the park and they couldn't wait to judge their last dish. Aaron went last but his dish was just as colorful. He cooked Ethiopian Lamb Loin with Injera, Sautéed Spinach, and Yogurt Sauce. And while this was the first time he cooked Injera, it tasted great and the judges even wanted more on their plate.
The judges had a tough time determining the winner of this challenge and so they had needed some time before they could come to a decision. They realize the dish that truly encompassed the challenge was Che's. He became the first person safe from elimination and his place in the finals was now secure, but his advantages didn't just end there. He also got to decide which contestant got which ingredients for this last challenge. The ingredients for this last challenge were all fruit. They were peaches, mangos, cherries, pineapple, and pears. Some of the contestants had never seen mangos much less cook with them and yet they still received them in the end because Che made his choices based on strategy rather than friendship.
Che gave Reid the mangos and he looked so stumped. He had no idea how to cut it or cook it and all of sudden he had to make the best of it. Reid wasn't the only one that was struggling with this latest challenge. Aaron had been given cherries and he believes cherries to be more deserts, but he said that he would try to make it work. He wasn't the only one that was doing his best. Sadie has never worked with pineapples and tonight she cooked pineapples several different ways to go with her upside-down pineapple cake. Then there was Ivy who was cooking with pears and figured she'll learn as she goes. And even Malia didn't let the idea of cooking with peaches break her because she said and, well, what they all say is that they weren't going to let this challenge defeat them.
The first dish to be later called was Sadie's. She cooked Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Pineapple Three Ways. The three ways were torched pineapple, grilled pineapple, and caramelized pineapple. Her dish looked beautiful and some of the sweetness was cut down with the grilled pineapple. So the only thing the judges would add was perhaps some whipped cream. The next dish to be called was Ivy's. She cooked Blue Cheese Crusted Pork Chop with Sautéed Cabbage and Caramelized Pears. It looked like a dish they could order at a restaurant and the judges loved that she went savory when everyone else was thinking sweet. And the judges believe its one of the best dishes she's ever cooked.
So far, the kids were doing great with the unexpected and so the judges couldn't wait to see what the others created. Reid went next. He baked a Spiced Mango Rum Cake with Passion Fruit-Mango Puree. The cake was a little undercooked but the judges had been proud of Reid for taking this unknown fruit and cooking it several ways. He showed that he was up to the challenge and that was much appreciated. The judges next called Malia. She made Peaches & Cream with Buttermilk Biscuits and Candied Macadamia Nuts. It looked very elegant and the judges loved the taste of her dish. She had also added heavy cream on top just to get the look right on the biscuits. And so she gave the beast looking dish.
The judges went on to taste Aaron's dish last. He cooked Sautéed Duck with Fregula and Pickled Cherries. He cooked the cherries several ways into the dish but he hadn't left as the star. The star was naturally the duck and unfortunately Aaron undercooked it just by the slightest bit. It was a small mistake but it had at this point in the competition where none of them could afford small mistakes. The judges took everything from tonight into account and they marked off the mistakes. Aaron and Reid both undercooked things. Sadie's dish was a little too sweet because some of the judges thought it needed to be cut more. And before long, the judges were able to decide the two others that would join Che in the finals.
The judges decided that both Ivy and Malia were going into the cook-off. Both young ladies went above and beyond in cooking perfect restaurant quality dishes tonight. Also, this didn't mean that the others weren't talented and the judges said as much. They asked that no one stop cooking and they said that each and every one there had made them proud. Its been a long road to the finals and the judges got to look back on where it all started. Che showed from the beginning that he was going to bring his Italian flair into it, Ivy called her style European with some Latin flavors, and Malia brought in her family's Japanese heritage. They all brought something to the table and no one ever lost their sense of humor.
They were small, but they were mighty! What the judges remember best were the Masterclasses and how well the kids took to cooking lobster as well as chucking oysters. The kids managed to overcome any of the messiness and never give up. Another thing that judged enjoyed had been the first-hand chance to see their signature dishes. These kids have been experimenting with their culinary skills at home and they brought that same passion with them to show. They deconstructed dishes and created something rarely seen in all the judges' long history. And the only time these kids showed they were kids was when they freaked out on the challenge.
There were some tears and setbacks. Only their ability to finish strong was going to follow them the rest of their lives and so no was worrying about the class of 2019!
And before they went to go prepare for next week, Chef Ramsay used the Big Red Button to rain down deserts on the final three!
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