Who Was Eliminated From Masterchef Season 15 Episode 4?
The first duo eliminated from MasterChef Season 15 was Kevin & Trey. The best friends created a Cajun Seafood Pasta that included shrimp, scallops, and mussels. Unfortunately, their dish didn’t meet the judges’ standards:
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Gordon Ramsay criticized the dish, saying, "Never serve mussels that haven't opened, that's a death sentence."
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Tiffany Derry found the dish to be poorly executed and said, "It felt thrown together."
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Joe Bastianich labeled it an "epic fail" and pointed out their lack of teamwork.
Despite their strong bond, Kevin and Trey were eliminated from the competition, leaving only 5 pairs in the race for the MasterChef title.
Masterchef Season 15 Episode 4 Recap
In Episode 4, the duos were tasked with creating a dinner party dish that needed to impress the judges Gordon Ramsay, Tiffany Derry, and Joe Bastianich. The chefs had just one hour to prepare a restaurant-quality meal that would be judged on both taste and presentation.
The top 3 duos after the challenge were:
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Tina & Aivan: Their Bun Thit Nu'o'Ng with lemongrass pork and vermicelli noodles was praised for authenticity.
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Zach & Michelle: Their Moules-Frites impressed the judges with their perfect mussels and green curry broth.
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Adam & Joel: Their Skirt Steak Tacos with corn tortillas earned rave reviews for their flavor and execution.
Other Dishes in the Bottom 3
Along with Kevin and Trey, two other duos were in danger of elimination:
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Darce & Courtney: Their Corn Pasta with corn sauce and corn ribs was criticized for lacking flavor, with Gordon calling it "clunky" and Tiffany saying, "I couldn't taste the corn."
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Tonna & Cait: Their Cheeseburger with Bacon & Date Jam didn’t impress, with Gordon calling it "pedestrian" and reminding them that it was a dinner party, not a barbecue.
Although their dishes were flawed, Kevin & Trey’s Cajun Seafood Pasta was judged as the worst, leading to their elimination.
Masterchef Season 15 Contestants
Below is a list of the contestants in MasterChef Season 15, including their city, relationship, and current status in the competition.
Top 11 Contestants in MasterChef Season 15
Adam & Joel Head
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City: Athens, Georgia
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Relationship: Brothers
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Status: Top 11
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Ashley & Ricky Napoli
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City: Orlando, Florida / Buffalo, New York
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Relationship: Siblings
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Status: Competing
Azu & Javier Cierco
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City: Miami Beach, Florida / Miami, Florida
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Relationship: Divorced Exes
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Status: Competing
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Darce Olund & Courtney Fraley
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City: Chicago, Illinois
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Relationship: Animal ER Nurses
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Status: Competing
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Jessica Bosworth & Jesse Rosenwald
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City: Boston, Massachusetts
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Relationship: Long Term Relationship
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Status: Competing
Kayla Mitchell & Ryan Kate Brandenburg
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City: Moriches, New York / Grapevine, Texas
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Relationship: MasterChef Junior Besties
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Status: Competing
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Rachel Sanchez & Julio Figueredo
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City: Naples, Florida
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Relationship: Married
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Status: Competing
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Timothy Cartwright & Athena Phillips
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City: Bowie, Maryland
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Relationship: Newlyweds
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Status: Competing
Tina & Aivan Tran
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City: Fountain Valley, California / Fairplay, Colorado
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Relationship: Aunt & Niece
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Status: Competing
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Tonna & Cait Jacobson
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City: Brandon, South Dakota
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Relationship: Mother & Daughter
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Status: Competing
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Zach & Michelle Lamb
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City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Relationship: Married
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Status: Competing
Eliminated Contestants
Kevin Fuller & Trey Ware
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City: New Bern, North Carolina / Charlotte, North Carolina
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Relationship: Best Friends
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Status: Eliminated June 11.
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Masterchef Season 15
The fifteenth season of the American competitive reality TV series MasterChef, also known as MasterChef: Dynamic Duos, premiered on Fox on May 21, 2025. Gordon Ramsay and Joe Bastianich returned as judges, with Tiffany Derry joining the panel as the third judge, replacing Aarón Sánchez.
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