Ep 9. Wheel of Fruit

Masterchef Canada season 6 episode 9 titled "Wheel of Fruit" is an exciting and intense competition that features the remaining contestants in a fruit-themed challenge. The episode starts with judges Michael Bonacini, Claudio Aprile, and Alvin Leung introducing the contestants to an enormous wheel adorned with various fruits labelled all over it. The competitors are instructed to spin the gigantic wheel to determine the fruit they will be cooking with.

After the fruit has been determined, the chefs are given 45 minutes to create a dish using their assigned fruit. The contestants race against time to create unique and creative dishes such as scallop ceviche with dragon fruit, peach glazed pork belly, and grilled pineapple shish kebab.

The competition is heightened as the judges taste each dish and critique them based on taste, presentation, and creativity. The judges scrutinize the dishes and point out every flaw, from under-seasoned chicken to overcooked fish. The pressure is also amplified as the contestants witness the judges eating their dishes, leading them to become more anxious and stressed out.

The next segment of the episode features the dreaded Elimination Challenge. The contestants must prepare a dish featuring one of the judges' favorite fruits, which turns out to be the dreaded durian, a notoriously pungent and challenging fruit to cook with due to its strong odor and flavor.

The contestants have a difficult time cooking with durian, but they all try their best to create unique and innovative dishes. One contestant, in particular, makes a durian cheesecake that surprises the judges with its bold flavor and creativity.

The judges select the weakest dishes, and the two contestants with the least impressive dishes are up for elimination. The two contestants must go head-to-head in a cooking challenge where they must incorporate both durian and cacao into their final dish.

The final elimination challenge is a nail-biting battle of wits and culinary skills as the two contestants attempt to outdo each other. The judges taste the final dishes and select the one that has the best flavor, texture, and presentation.

The episode ends with the judges announcing which contestant is going home. The contestants do not take the decision lightly, as the competition is becoming more challenging and ruthless with each passing day.

Overall, Masterchef Canada season 6 episode 9 is a thrilling and intense episode that showcases the true talents of the remaining contestants. The Wheel of Fruit challenge and the Elimination challenge push the competitors to their limits, testing their creativity, culinary skills, and their ability to handle pressure.