It’s the semifinals on Season 5 of Next Level Chef, which means four chefs are within reach of the finale! For their challenge, the chefs must create a signature dish that they feel defines them, but there was a catch when it came to the protein.
After last week’s results, Darian was in the top-level kitchen with Gordon Ramsay. Gabrielle and Connor were in the middle level with Richard Blais, leaving Cole in the basement with Nyesha Arrington.
Darian held the final Time Token of the season, which he chose to use to add 10 seconds to his grab, rather than take 10 seconds away from one of his competitors.
He said, “I don’t know what the protein is going to be, so I want to make sure if I get something I don’t really want, I have that extra 10 seconds to think and build this dish, because this dish has to be legendary.” The winner of Next Level Cheftakes home $250,000 and wins a one-year mentorship from all three judges.
Here’s our spoiler-filled recap of who went home on Next Level Chef tonight, and who made the finale?
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Who went home on Next Level Chef tonight?
Gabrielle Coniglio, 34
Palm Beach, FL
Professional Chef
Team Gordon
Who made the Next Level Chef Season 5 finale?
Cole Lawson, 31
Los Angeles, CA
Professional Chef
Team Gordon
Connor Caine, 30
Manhattan Beach, CA
Professional Chef
Team Nyesha
Darian Bryan, 34
Buffalo, NY
Professional Chef
Team Blais
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What was the first challenge on Next Level Chef tonight, and who won it?
The chefs were given 30 minutes to create a dish that defines them as a chef. A dish that demonstrates their legacy, that they would want to be remembered by. But there was a twist. The protein they picked was covered so it was a surprise.
The two best dishes secured their places in the finale; the bottom two had to enter the elimination challenge.
The first chef in the finale was Darian; he was joined by Cole.
What was the elimination challenge on Next Level Chef tonight, and who lost it?
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The two dishes that fell into the elimination cookoff were by Gabrielle and Connor. For their cook, they had 25 minutes to create a finale-worthy dish using a veal chop.
The chef that cooked her final dish in the Next Level Kitchen was Gabrielle, meaning Connor is going through to the finale.
“This has been an unreal experience and I feel as if I’ve defied all odds,” Gabrielle said. “I will forever eternally be grateful for you all.” Then she added, “Chef Ramsay, thank you so much. Thank you for seeing in me what I have so badly wanted to see in myself. Your fatherly presence in the kitchen is remarkable.”
Next Level Chef airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Streams next day on Hulu.
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