MasterChef Contestant Criticizes Judges During First Elimination Challenge

In the latest episode of MasterChef: Dream Team 2026, contestant Eliav Sasson expressed frustration with judges Avi Biton and Yuval Ben Neria during the season's first elimination challenge. As Sasson prepared a family recipe, he was annoyed by the judges' intrusive questions about his dish, telling them, "There are no such gossips, why are you coming to my station now?" The dish he cooked was a special version of his grandmother Fanny's basbousa, a dessert he described as a crowd-pleaser that makes guests "scratch their faces," a Moroccan expression meaning they enjoy it intensely. Sasson also hinted at a unique twist to the classic recipe but declined to reveal details, saying he preferred to keep his cards close to his chest. The episode aired on August 26, 2026, on Keshet 12, highlighting the pressure contestants face not only in cooking but also in explaining their dishes under scrutiny from the judges.