Leslie (who had never made donuts before) and Francis L. impressed the judges most and were named the winners of the challenge.
During the challenge, Ahran openly accused the judges of favoring Courtney, sparking a season-long rivalry. The Sweet and Salty Invention Test
Ultimately, the judges decided that lacked the necessary passion and consistency, leading to her elimination from the competition. [S5E4] Top 18 Compete
The episode kicked off with the , where the Top 18 discovered an array of live seafood—including crab, lobster, and clams—under their boxes.
In Season 5, Episode 4 of , titled " Top 18 Compete ," the drama reached a fever pitch as the home cooks faced an intimidating seafood challenge and a high-stakes baking elimination. The Seafood Mystery Box Leslie (who had never made donuts before) and Francis L
Christian, Francis B., and Ahran rose to the top with their creative dishes.
For the , Ahran chose donuts as the theme, forcing her competitors to master the art of deep-fried dough. The Sweet and Salty Invention Test Ultimately, the
Ahran won the challenge, earning immunity and a massive advantage for the next round.