The newest kid-testants battle over sweet and savory treats.
Welcome back,MasterChef Juniorfans!
Im so excited to go on this culinary journey with you.
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Ill be upfront: I neither have children nor know how to cook.
But when it comes toMasterChef Junior, I simply cant help myself.
But I dont need to explain why this show is great to you.
Youre already here, right?
However, not everyone is going to make it past tonight.
Yes, eliminations are happening welcome to the real world, kids!
Its as glorious and as horrifying as it sounds.
Now look at this thing: Its 50 times bigger!
We all slow clap for Adam.
Its an empty hamburger bun!
Serious question: Is an empty hamburger bun one of the saddest images in the world?
Go play a slideshow of empty hamburger buns set to Adeles Someone Like You.
Are you crying yet, or are you a robot?
Each chef will have one hour to make a signature burger and side.
This hamburger challenge is all about personality.
You should be, girl!
Graham thinks the ratio of pork to venison in the patty is a little off.
But props to you, Avery, for even knowing what venison is.
Youre ahead of the game.
Like, we get it Zac, youre good at everything.
Stop rubbing it in!
Just kidding: Youre so cute; go after all the goals.
Christina thinks the burger looks great but needs a little more pizzazz in the seasoning department.
I had to look up how to spell wagyu three times!
The only criticism: Although the apple fries are inventive, they could use a bit more cooking.
Well let it slide, I GUESS.
She chooses Vivian, and were all reminded thatMasterChef Juniorshould be, first and foremost, about friendship.
But also about defeating your peers so that you could win $100,000.
She pushes down on the lever, and a shower of marshmallows rains down.
The kids and Gordon, lets be real love it.
Kyndall especially loves it because shes obsessed with sweets and desserts and points out that candy saves your life.
Youre not wrong, Kyndall.
Our tiny chefs have one hour to make a fabulous dessert that highlights marshmallows.
This is America, people!
but is wowed by the perfect consistency of the cupcake.
He thinks Addison may give Christina a run for her money.
Be still my heart!
Not only is the sentiment lovely, but the whoopie pies are a hit with the judges.
Graham loves the contrast between the filling and the cookie and thinks the presentation was spot on.
Theyre also all impressed with his mohawk.
Jesse and Christina are on the same wavelength, dessert-wise.
Can I be on that wavelength?
Because seriously, those churros need to be in my mouth ASAP.
I had such high hopes for you.
The dude rocks a bandana with such fierceness that even Gordon has to get in on the fun.
The judge helps him with his overflowing raspberry sauce, and then they work on some karate moves together.
It is, quite frankly, adorable.
When hes called up to see Christina, even he knows his presentation is a disaster.
The first tears of the season!
Whoa, Ian, lets take the intensity level down a notch, okay?
Were only talking marshmallows here.
Save that kind of attitude for deboning a duck or something.
Ian also arrives to the judging table already defeated.
While using a blowtorch on his mallows, he sets them on fire.
It is hilarious and scary, as most things are when 9 year olds are holding blowtorches.
Though all of the kid-testants made a valiant, marshmallow-filled effort,KadeandAlexanderare sent packing.
On their way out, one of the kids yells, Never stop cooking!
Thats a lesson that goes beyond the kitchen: Thats a lesson for life.
What do you guys think of the season 4 contestants?
Who else is excited (and terrified) to watch children shuck some scallops next week?
