Next Level Chef Season 5: Who Got Eliminated Tonight? Latest Results and Full Eliminations Table
Next Level Chef Season 5 is heating up on FOX, with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay leading the charge alongside mentors Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais.
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The season, which premiered on January 29, 2026, has delivered intense drama through team formations, immunity pins, and brutal elimination cook-offs. Episodes air Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats as contestants fight for the grand prize and a life-changing culinary opportunity.
In the most recent episode (Episode 6: “Bowl in One,” aired March 5, 2026), chefs raced against a relentlessly moving ingredient platform to craft layered protein bowls packed with color, flavor, and texture. The non-stop chaos led to missed ingredients, rising tempers, and high-stakes decisions.
Tonight’s Elimination (March 5 Episode)
Emerson Bartolome (Team Nyesha Arrington, San Diego, CA, Home Cook) was sent home after landing in the bottom for the third consecutive week. He faced Christian Alquiza (Team Blais) in a 25-minute breaded cutlet cook-off.
Christian’s dish impressed the mentors more, securing his spot and eliminating Emerson in 13th place overall. Team Ramsay stayed safe, with Cole Lawson winning the main challenge and keeping them on the top level.
The competition remains fierce, with strong contenders like Andy Allo (Team Gordon, who previously won the season’s only immunity pin), Christian Alquiza, and Cole Lawson rising to the top.
Next Level Chef Season 5 Eliminations Table (Cumulative as of March 6, 2026)
| Episode | Air Date | Eliminated Chef | Team/Mentor | Placement | Challenge Notes / Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Feb 19, 2026 | Mareya Ibrahim-Jones | Team Gordon | 15th | Taco Party & mole elimination; lost to Emerson in mole cook-off |
| 5 | Feb 26, 2026 | Elise Jesse | Team Blais | 14th | Sea Monsters (whole fish); lost steak cook-off to Emerson |
| 6 | Mar 5, 2026 | Emerson Bartolome | Team Nyesha | 13th | Bowl in One (protein bowls); lost breaded cutlet cook-off to Christian |
With more twists, immunity advantages, and intense cook-offs ahead, the race to the finale is on! Catch the next episode on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to see who survives the pressure cooker next. Spoilers based on aired episodes and reliable recaps—avoid if you haven’t watched yet!
