Eden Harel Eliminated Third on MasterChef Israel After Intense Challenge

The pressure in the MasterChef Israel kitchen led to the elimination of Eden Harel as the third contestant to leave the competition. The episode featured a team challenge inspired by chef Eyal Shani, where contestants prepared a full meal including appetizer, main course, and dessert. The teams competed with judges including guest Ruthie Brodoh, and the winning trio was Gal Kaspers, Bar Levi, and Nissim Zleit.

The other two teams tied, so the elimination was decided based on individual scores. Harel, responsible for a chicken liver pâté on seed crackers, received the lowest score after a tense tasting test. Despite her elimination, Harel impressed judges during the competition, notably with her kosher fish shawarma dish in a previous duel.

Chef Avi Biton praised her cooking, and Harel reflected on her experience, saying it was a wonderful challenge that pushed her out of her comfort zone. She expressed acceptance of her third-place exit, noting she didn’t want to be the first eliminated and was glad to have lasted this long. The episode aired on August 20, 2026, on Keshet 12 and is available for streaming on +12.