The episode highlighted the growing rivalry between contestants, specifically with Chef Cracco attempting to stir tension between Maurizio and Andrea as potential frontrunners.
The theme shifted to Christmas Desserts . As the winner of the Mystery Box, Tiziana chose the specific challenge for the group from three options: , Tordilli calabresi , or . Key Highlights & Drama MasterChef Italia 2x9
Maurizio, Daiana (with her "Piccione Viaggiatore"), and Tiziana. Winner: Tiziana Stefanelli , whose dish " Key Highlights & Drama Maurizio, Daiana (with her
The classic trio— Bruno Barbieri , Joe Bastianich , and Carlo Cracco —provided the critiques, with Barbieri famously wearing a tight denim shirt that became a point of humor for viewers. 💡 The eventual winner of this entire season
" (Sea and Mountains), a classic 1980s Italian culinary style that requires contestants to pair seafood and meat in a single dish.
💡 The eventual winner of this entire season was Tiziana Stefanelli , an attorney who later opened (and subsequently closed) her own restaurant in Rome. If you'd like to know more about this season: Which contestant was eliminated in this episode?