'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14: Christopher Walinski's creation receives 'worst' dish tag
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 contestant Christopher Walinski earned the favorite contestant tag with his Japanese Chicken Karaage with Yuzu Mayo, Gomoku Rice, and Pickled Red Dragon Fruit during the audition.
Unfortunately, Christopher failed to maintain his culinary skills and recently landed in the bottom three. During the latest 'Age is Just a Number' challenge, Christopher prepared Steamed Aged Snapper with Aged Kimchi Puree and Miso Broth but failed to impress the Fox show judges.
Gordon Ramsay was not sure about the appearance of the dish and asked Christopher what he had planned for plating. The Fox show contestant noted that he would put the Snapper in the middle surrounded by Kimchi Puree and pour the Broth on the dish. Gordon was still not confident and warned Christopher to "focus on the execution" and make sure that the dish was plated well.
Despite the initial warning, Christopher went on with his plating plan which cost him and landed his Snapper among the 'worst' dishes.
Did 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 star Christopher Walinski get eliminated?
'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 contestant Christopher Walinski skipped elimination this week but he had to work harder in the next challenge to reach near to the title of MasterChef and the $250,000 grand prize. Joe Bastianich claimed that the dish looked like it was plated at a buffet line.
He added, "It's so unappealing." Meanwhile, Gordon noted that he had reached the challenge 'halfway' as the fish was deliciously cooked. Meanwhile, he criticized the miso broth and claimed the puree didn’t suit the dish, adding, "Such a shame."
Christopher Walinski hopes to raise awareness for prostate cancer through 'MasterChef: Generations'
'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 contestant Christopher Walinski was diagnosed with a life-altering prostate cancer just a year before appearing on the Fox show. However, he found a determination to honor his Japanese heritage through his cooking after his chemotherapy and now wants to raise awareness.
He shared on his social media, "Really hoping to raise awareness for prostate cancer." Christopher added, "It's no joke. In the US alone, 821 men are diagnosed. Every. Single. Day. GET YOUR F-ING PSA CHECKED. It could save your man's life."
Catch 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 every Wednesday at 8 pm ET on Fox.