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MasterChef Contestant Jabs Judges Over Their Intrusive Questions During Elimination Challenge
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First reported by Mako · 6 hours ago
What happened
During MasterChef: Dream Team 2026's first elimination challenge, contestant Eliav Sasson criticized judges Avi Biton and Yuval Ben Neria for their intrusive questions while he prepared a family recipe. Sasson explained his dish and hinted at a secret twist, emphasizing the pressure contestants face to avoid early elimination.
- 01Eliav Sasson criticized judges Avi Biton and Yuval Ben Neria for intrusive questioning during the first elimination challenge.
- 02Sasson prepared a family recipe called Sabusa with a secret twist to impress the judges.
- 03He explained Moroccan slang to judge Yuval Ben Neria, highlighting cultural nuances in the dish.
- 04Contestants dread being the first eliminated, making the initial challenge especially stressful.
- 05The episode aired on August 26, 2026, on Keshet 12, showcasing tense contestant-judge interactions.
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