Masterchef 14, who was eliminated in the episode of January 9, 2025

The episode of January 9, 2025 of MasterChef 14 brought moments of great emotion and tension to the most famous kitchen in Italy. The contestants had to face increasingly complex challenges, testing their creativity and technical skills. Between twists and turns and difficult decisions, one contestant had to leave the competition, interrupting his dream of becoming the next Italian MasterChef. Let's find out together who was eliminated and the reasons behind this exit.

Who left Masterchef 14 on January 9, 2025

During the episode, Martina Buriani, 25 years old from Pietrasanta, was eliminated. With her original character and her love for natural cuisine, Martina had stood out from the first tests. Unfortunately, despite her talent, the young woman was unable to overcome the last challenge.

Why was Martina eliminated?

Martina's elimination occurred during a pressure test extremely technical, in which the contestants had to replicate the complex Maillard reaction using strategically assigned ingredients. Martina received the onion, chosen by Samuele, winner of the previous test, to put her in difficulty. Despite the effort, the onion turned out to be still raw, a mistake that led to her exit. Her elimination left a void in the competition, but also the memory of a competitor who was able to bring originality and passion to every dish.

Why Reza was eliminated

Reza faced the second test of the Skill Test with determination, dedicated to agli spinaci risotto, a symbol of the master's cuisine Gualtiero Marchesi, reinterpreted under the guidance of Chef Oldani. After the frenetic work at the stove, it was time for the tastings, with the judges ready to evaluate every technical and taste detail.

The competition then went up a level with a direct challenge against Alessia, already in the balance in the race. Alessia proposed 'A Tartare of Hope', an elegant play of flavors between the delicacy of the amberjack, the citrus touch of the lime peach and the saltiness of the caviar, complemented by dill and sea urchin sauce. Its presentation was met with positive comments: Chef Oldani praised the harmony of the textures, while the other judges appreciated the overall freshness.

Reza responded with 'Warrior', an emotional tribute inspired by the bond with his daughter. The dish, a ceviche of amberjack marinated with citrus and pink pepper, accompanied by fried zucchini flowers and sea urchin sauce, received mixed reviews. Although the balance of the caviar was remarkable and the use of radish was interesting, the sauce was criticized for its fluid structure and muddy flavor.

Despite his efforts, Reza failed to match the precision requested to honor the Maestro's cuisine. His interpretation, penalized by significant errors, put him in a delicate position in the competition, leaving the judges to decide who would continue on the path to victory.