We’re almost there. MasterChef is almost over. The stakes (steaks?) could not be higher.
It was a total gut-wrencher, too. At least there was one (1) cute moment. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
To whittle the final three to the top two, we had a pressure cooker test to end all pressure cooker tests.
In comes chef Martin Benn with the most insane take on a toffee-apple-dessert-thing ever.
Everyone in the room, including dessert king Reynold, when the dish is revealed: #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/JXnzJHTx2Y
— Olivia Silk (@livsilk) July 19, 2020
Obviously, it looked amazing. But some of us couldn’t help thinking of a few other things, too.
I’m sure the toffee apple dish is great but I can’t help but see this when I look at it. #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/bQTURO6uNd
— Alison Robinson (@alisprinkles) July 19, 2020
So … it’s just a roll up then? #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/jq5EGdZdhs
— Sean Rogasch (@SeanRogasch) July 19, 2020
https://twitter.com/cxn_amir/status/1284789135153098755
I’m just going to Coles and buying this. #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/efQmwri4Kl
— Karen Hardy (@KarenHardyCT) July 19, 2020
This is like when you try and tear a Mintie wrapper the longest you can #masterchefau pic.twitter.com/NVVhE3qGW7
— Ben Shute (@Ben_Shute) July 19, 2020
I just read that the guest judge developed this pressure test during iso and not to be mean but “I lathed this apple into a single strip then rolled it back up into the shape of an apple, it took 3 hours” truly is a huge iso mood #MasterChefAU
— Lan (@thatslantastic) July 19, 2020
Right at the beginning, poor old Laura couldn’t spiral her apple in the lathe.
How people can say that Laura having an issue turning the apple shows that she doesn’t have the skills to be here? That’s the dumbest argument i’ve heard since “I can’t breathe with a mask on” #MasterchefAU
— The Washing Up (@thewashingup) July 19, 2020
In a heartwarming show of sportsmanship, Emelia jumped right in to help her.
Laura when Emelia can’t get her pasta working –
Laura: DID YOU TURN IT ON LOLEmelia when Laura can’t peel an apple –
Emelia: it’s okay hun I’ve got you don’t stress I’ll sacrifice my chance to help you #MasterChefAU— Alexis Carydis (@acarydis) July 19, 2020
https://twitter.com/therealcharlie/status/1284791493878640640
The next tweet I see talking shit about Emelia can get fucked because she’s an angel who deserves to be protected at ALL COSTS #MasterChefAU
— luc🌻 (@starbeamswift) July 19, 2020
Then Reynold joined in TOO. I’m crying in the MasterChef kitchen rn.
Jesus I’m sitting here sobbing. 2020 is really taking its toll on all of us and EMELIA AND REYNOLD are a soothing salve to my frayed nerves with their generous Apple assistance. #MasterChefAU
— Em Rusciano (@EmRusciano) July 19, 2020
there’s always so much talk from the #MasterChefAU contestants about them being a family and this moment with emelia and reynold helping Laura just shows that 🥺
— Isha Bassi (@Isha_Bassi) July 19, 2020
#MasterchefAU I AM CRYING I LOVE THEM ALL SO MUCH THIS PIANO MUSIC IS SO MUCH LAURA CALLED REYNOLD AND EMILIA THE TWO MOST SELFLESS PEOPLE EVER THIS APPLE BETTER BLOODY SPIN
— mich ✨ (@mismatchedmich) July 19, 2020
I love that Emelia & Reynold are helping Laura #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/W5g6ev4437
— Jen Lee 🇺🇦🇺🇦 (@jenleeren) July 19, 2020
https://twitter.com/yashivivivi/status/1284791606684479488
“You’re the best,” Laura said in the end. Not a truer word has ever been uttered.
Laura seems to have gotten her apple device working, maybe she visited the… Genius Bar 😏 #MasterChefAU
— Georgia Rae (@georgewors) July 19, 2020
Oh my, now Laura’s apple looks better than the other two … 😶 #MasterChefAU
— Just Jen 💪 (@dumblydore) July 19, 2020
Can we all just take a moment to reflect on what this episode might have been. Okay, good. Crisis averted, possibly.
As much as I am devo that Poh got sent home, and miss her severely, I know my adrenal system couldn’t have handled the stress of watching her complete this four-hour toffee apple challenge. #MasterchefAU
— Michael Lucas (@MrMichaelLucas) July 19, 2020
Ok but could you imagine Poh in this challenge?
#masterchefau pic.twitter.com/vecOWOL2pL— Alana (@a_j_meggs) July 19, 2020
Uh-oh, is that dessert king Reynold slipping up? On THIS DISH of all dishes? Seriously, watching him make mistakes on a dessert like this is just cruel.
Reynold: *Makes a slight mistake*
My soul: #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/ZVaaVxAgEj— Olivia Silk (@livsilk) July 19, 2020
https://twitter.com/Vicki50091/status/1284796206007193600
if reynold gets eliminated tonight on a damn dessert #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/g2R6eoimvF
— kiki ━☆⭒ (@chickimnuggets) July 19, 2020
https://twitter.com/NicReality/status/1284798049429057538
https://twitter.com/convoswithcandy/status/1284800959986536448
https://twitter.com/fangirlxthree/status/1284798097965477889
reynold this whole season vs. reynold at the semi finals #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/StscJcZ4aG
— jackson langford (@jacksonlangford) July 19, 2020
https://twitter.com/NicReality/status/1284803185089998849
When it’s time to plate up, our boy Reynold is jittery and shaking his hands all over the damn place. It’s stressful not only for him, but for us watching, too.
https://twitter.com/TasMavridis/status/1284806236169334784
I never thought I’d be shouting for Reynold to stick it in but here we are. #MasterChefAU
— Debs (@TaperJeanGirl) July 19, 2020
Jock: 10 seconds
Reynold: Trying to fix the stem into the apple.
Australia: #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/RP6jXtKb79— Kit Kat (@pikachuah1997) July 19, 2020
If things weren’t emotional enough, Reynold decided to share a bit of his family story and some details about his own restaurant, and then he and Mel had ~a moment~. It was beautiful.
https://twitter.com/0613bwl/status/1284806722167558144
Me right now at Reynold and Mel #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/55trpiEP6B
— Cassie (@pholoverpholife) July 19, 2020
Mel responds to Reynolds emotion. George woulda just said “should we taste?” #MasterChefAU
— Cyberknife4Oz 👨⚕️👨⚕️👨⚕️ (@Cyberknife4Oz) July 19, 2020
I cant explain how important seeing Reynold on #masterchefau this year has been. An Asian in an Aussie cook show, sharing his skills and life experiences and motivations …im emotional
— V४ watched Guardians x2 (@Avengers384) July 19, 2020
https://twitter.com/NicReality/status/1284806702764748801
In the end, everyone’s biggest fear became a reality: Reynold went home, on a dessert no less. It was nothing short of devastating.
My heart is broken for Reynold, and they can’t even hug him because of bloody Covid. #MasterChefAU @masterchefau @channel10
— Lisa Wilkinson (@Lisa_Wilkinson) July 19, 2020
What in Covid hell is this! No one can hug him. Oh Reynold. Wonderfully precise Wizard boy Reynold. #MasterChefAU
— Em Rusciano (@EmRusciano) July 19, 2020
Of COURSE Reynold gets sent home on a freaking dessert in this the year of utter bullshittery#MasterChefAU
— to whom it may concern (@bishcheese) July 19, 2020
Me: 2020 couldn’t get worse
Masterchef semi finals: Reynold loses #MasterChefAU— Mariam (@mariamologist) July 19, 2020
There haven’t been any dishes of Emilia’s or Laura’s that have stuck in my memory. But Reynold has so many! He has pushed the boundaries and created art again and again that will be remembered for years to come. No matter what, Reynold is my winner! #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/Xw12mKS7t2
— C♡ (@tired_girl03) July 19, 2020
like so many other immigrant kids, Reynold has placed so much pressure to not only succeed for himself, but his family
and I hope he understands that coming third isn’t a failure – he made all of us, including his family, proud #MasterChefAU
— Isha Bassi (@Isha_Bassi) July 19, 2020
“Even though I didn’t win, I’d say it was all worth it,” he said as he walked out. Reynold, having watched your artistry for a whole season, we can confidently say the same thing.
Reynold will probably be the guy who turns up in future series with one of his desserts that the contestants have to copy. #MasterChefAU
— Dean Swift (@spacelander4) July 19, 2020
A vulnerable man is a beautiful man
Reynold #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/j5X9H0Hc8E
— robert. (@FierceRobert) July 19, 2020
Closing thoughts on this utter travesty, Khanh?
Fuck right off #MasterChefAU
— khanh (@khanhong) July 19, 2020
Indeed.
