Just one episode after Daniel and Britny were eliminated together, MasterChef: Global Gauntlet shocked viewers yet again with another devastating double elimination.
Episode 10 ended with Rita (Team Africa) and Shompa (Team Asia-Pacific) both leaving the competition, marking one of the most emotional nights of the season.
While Rita’s exit was disappointing, it was Shompa’s elimination that completely dominated fan discussions online.
From the beginning of the competition, Shompa had established herself as one of Team Asia-Pacific’s strongest chefs, consistently delivering dishes that impressed the judges and frequently landing among the top performers. Many viewers believed she had the talent to reach the finale.
Even before the episode aired, fans feared the worst after spoilers began circulating online.
“I’m gonna be sad if Shompa goes tonight.”
Unfortunately for her supporters, those fears became reality.
Once the episode ended, social media quickly filled with reactions from stunned viewers who argued that Shompa’s overall performance throughout the season deserved more recognition.
Many fans pointed out that she had produced several standout dishes during the competition and felt it was unfair that one disappointing cook was enough to erase weeks of consistently strong performances.
Others described her as the strongest chef remaining on Team Asia-Pacific behind Aishu, insisting she deserved another opportunity instead of being eliminated immediately.
The result has already become one of the most controversial judging decisions of Global Gauntlet, with viewers debating whether consistency throughout the season should carry more weight than a single bad challenge.
For Team Asia-Pacific, Shompa’s departure is an enormous blow. Losing one of the team’s most reliable competitors dramatically changes the balance of the competition as the race toward the finale becomes increasingly intense.
With back-to-back double eliminations removing four contestants in just two episodes, MasterChef: Global Gauntlet has made one thing clear: no chef is safe, and even the season’s biggest contenders can see their journey end after just one mistake.
