On Wednesday, July 14, 2022, FOX’s MasterChef Season 12 returned with a new episode after a one-week hiatus. All-Star competitors from past seasons compete for a $250,000 cash prize and the MasterChef trophy in the current season. Gordon Ramsay challenged the competitors to produce a vegan meal on the most recent show. Despite their best efforts, Fred Chang, Shelly Flash, and Samantha Daily finished in the bottom three. Samantha, the fourth candidate of Season 9, was ultimately eliminated by the panel of judges. Fans were upset and devastated by her removal.
What do fans think of Samantha Daily’s elimination?
Samantha created “Stuffed Potato Cake with Mushroom Filling and Vegan Sour Cream” in Episode 7. Gordon called the meal “very simple,” while Aaron Sanchez claimed it tasted like something from a movie “the frozen food aisle of the supermarket.” Samantha’s departure from MasterChef Season 12 disappointed many. Here are some of their reactions:
Everything about Samantha’s Daily
Samantha Daily made her MasterChef debut in Season 9, finishing in fourth place. She was 20 years old at the time, making her the season’s second-youngest contender. Samantha talked to a local media about her experience after being eliminated in Season 9. She stated:
“I was in a sorority and I was always baking and cooking for them.” “I was an avid viewer of the program.”
Samantha went on:
“It was heartbreaking not to make it to the season finale after coming so close.”
Samantha acquired her culinary training at the International Culinary Center, where she learned the art of baking, according to her LinkedIn page. She has worked as a pastry chef for many years and is now the Front of House Lead at Hot Off The Presses in the Des Moines Metropolitan Area. When she first appeared on MasterChef, the now 24-year-old was a senior at the University of Kentucky. She has been in contact with Gordon Ramsay for advice throughout the years. In Season 12, she was chosen as one of the Top 20 alums out of a total of 40.
Promotions to MasterChef Season 12 Episode 8
MasterChef Season 12 Episode 7 was an intriguing episode in which Gordon Ramsay admitted to enjoying vegan cuisine. The official summary for the current episode, Gordon Ramsay Loves Vegans!, read:
“Chef Gordon Ramsay reveals his hidden fondness for meatless, dairy-free foods by transforming his renowned Beef Wellington into a vegan dish using beets. The candidates are then challenged by Chef Ramsay to make a top-tier vegan meal utilizing their understanding of tastes and techniques.”
Aaron Sanchez, Gordon Ramsay, and Joe Bastianich were among the judges that voted to boot Samantha Daily. While Samantha was eliminated in 17th place, the remaining contenders will compete in the next show. Christian Green, Willie Mike, Shelly Flash, Amanda Saab, Fred Chang, Dara Yu, Michael Silverstein, Derrick (Peltz) Fox, Bowen Li, and Shanika Patterson are among the top 16 chefs. Emily Hallock, Brandi Mudd, Brielle “Bri” Baker, Gabriel Lewis, Shayne Wells, and Tommy Walton will also advance.
