MasterChef Contestant Eliminated for Simple Cooking Fail

Kanika Gadyok was the latest contestant kicked off on Monday night. 

The cooks were tasked with creating an international dish with a hero ingredient, with Kanika picking corn. 

The 35-year-old tried to prepare the kitchen staple two different ways, but both her dishes fell short for the judges, who pointed out that her flavours didn't wow them. 

Kanika was sent home, but vowed that she would continue her journey as a chef after the competition. 

The chef was clearly heartbroken, after acing the previous spice challenge. 

Kanika said she 'loved everything' about her MasterChef experience, even if she was disappointed to be sent home. 

Another contestant was

Alita Harvey-Rodriguez tried her hand at recreating a viral dumpling lasagne, but it all went horribly wrong. 

The 40-year-old presented the judges with ramekins filled with layers of rice paper and spiced beef. 

However she was undone by her melted burrata topping, which drenched the entire dish. 

The judges likened the result to wet , and also questioned Alita's mix of Asian and Italian spices. 

She was sadly sent home, with the judges telling the cook that too many elements in her dish had issues. 

Alita admitted she was 'embarrassed' by her effort, but vowed to continue pushing herself in the kitchen. 

Last Wednesday night's episode saw the season's youngest contestant sent home.