MasterChef 2025: The 15-Minute Trade, Gymnastic Displays, and the Drama That Led to Tension

Another day of surprises in MasterChef’s reality cooking competition brought unexpected twists during a team trial. On March 6, 2025, the second-to-last day of the week dedicated to chef Sotiris Kontizas, contestants faced an unusual ‘twist’ with team members switching sides temporarily. Known for complex techniques and unique ingredients, Chef Sotiris introduced fusion elements into the kitchen once again. The team trial created chaos within both brigades when two players from each team swapped sides for 15 minutes. Players Kleo and Christiana were traded between teams, sparking dramatic reactions. Christiana expressed her thoughts on being traded by saying, ‘I don’t care about losing points! Let whoever wants to win.’ She added, ‘When you’re traded, your value increases. This is real.’ During critiques, Christiana stated that she felt morally satisfied and criticized those who judged her dish harshly. Meanwhile, Kleo admitted that the only thing that bothered him was being traded for just 15 minutes, leading to laughter during his interview. Brigade leader Sotiris explained, ‘I didn’t sell them; I traded them to win.’ Both teams impressed the judges with their dishes, and ultimately, the grey brigade triumphed based on details and taste. Nestoras and Alexandros earned the most votes from their teammates and wore the black boots. However, the elimination process remains incomplete and will continue in tomorrow’s episode. A memorable moment came when the three chefs-judges performed ‘gymnastic displays’ while observing the contestants from the balcony.