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Donning on their black aprons, the final five contestants are put through a fearsome trio of consecutive pressure-filled skills tests gauntlet using an incredibly common American protein: beef. The judges decide which quarter-finalist claims a safe spot up on the balcony and who faces another culinary test elimination challenge test. The 2 weakest home cooks go head-to-head to claim the last spot in the Top 4 semifinals, while the other is sent home, ending their MasterChef journey.