Emelia & Reynold Helping Laura With Her Apple Lathe Was The *Only* Good Thing On MasterChef

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 (@alisprinkles) July 19, 2020

So … it's just a roll up then? #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/jq5EGdZdhs

— Sean Rogasch (@SeanRogasch) July 19, 2020

#MasterChefAU IF you come over to my house, I will make a toffee apple dessert. The technical pressure point is using scissors to cut the packet open. pic.twitter.com/a2Qhx7pEuZ

— AmirCXN (@cxn_amir) July 19, 2020

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 LOL

Emelia 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

Emelia tasing Amina’s food for her, and now helping Laura with her apple? If she doesn’t win #MasterChefAU she’s won our hearts ???? pic.twitter.com/rz1TJ8vDcX

— Charlie ⚔️ (@therealcharlie) July 19, 2020

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

— “luCY HIIIII” (@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

brb going to go wash my tears away cause emelia and reynold helping laura made me blubber like a baby #MasterChefAU

— yashivivivi (@yashivivivi) July 19, 2020

“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

— 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 (@alana17441884) 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

Reynold. REYNOLD! LISTEN TO ME RIGHT NOW. DO NOT FUCK THIS UP. IF U GO HOME BECAUSE OF A TOFFEE APPLE. AFTER EVERYTHING YOUVE DONE. I. WILL. LOSE. IT. I CANT HANDLE TJIS OK. #MasterChefAU

— Vicki (@Vicki50091) July 19, 2020

if reynold gets eliminated tonight on a damn dessert #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/g2R6eoimvF

— kiki ♡ .*･ﾟ (@chickimnuggets) July 19, 2020

Me when Reynold has a bad apple, bad leaves, and then says “I’m not going to even look at the recipe for the chocolate stem” #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/AqA0mScVkg

— Niccy T (@NicReality) July 19, 2020

99% of viewers if Reynold goes home tonight: #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/kVjryoX3CK

— ???????????????? ????????????????????.???? (@convoswithcandy) July 19, 2020

You know when you see the train leaving the platform JUST as you come down the stairs and you start thinking about every decision that led up to this moment? That’s the EXACT expression that was on Reynold’s face when that apple went #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/dlIXUQoITP

— queen t (@fangirlxthree) July 19, 2020

reynold this whole season vs. reynold at the semi finals #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/StscJcZ4aG

— jackson langford (@jacksonlangford) July 19, 2020

If Reynold is eliminated tonight 2020 has been a bigger waste of my life than it has already been #MasterChefAU

— Niccy T (@NicReality) July 19, 2020

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.

Watching Reynold plate the stem #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/Blqrx5ObRZ

— Tas Mavridis* (@TasMavridis) July 19, 2020

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.

Reynold talking about the the struggles with his business and how he’s not here for the fame but to give back to his family and because he just loves cooking #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/OeEGTuntcx

— a⁷ ???? (@0613bwl) July 19, 2020

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

— K⍟ | Prison Break???? (@mcufamily) July 19, 2020

It took two seasons for Reynold to bring out the sob story most people throw out there in their audition and I just CANNOT LOVE HIM ANYMORE #MasterChefAU

— Niccy T (@NicReality) July 19, 2020

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

— shiesty (@bishcheese) July 19, 2020

Me: 2020 couldn’t get worse
Masterchef semi finals: Reynold loses #MasterChefAU

— Mariam (@ifancynouis) 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

— Claudia???? (@claudiavdv03) 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.