MasterChef UK 2026 Eliminations: Full List of Who Left, When & Why (Updated Live Tracker)

Updated MasterChef UK Series 22 (2026) Tracker – as of 2 June 2026

The competition, judged by Anna Haugh and Grace Dent, is in its final stages. It started on 21 April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude with the final on/around 5 June 2026.

How Eliminations Work (Refreshed 2026 Format)

• Heats: Signature dishes + challenges (Market Test, Impression Test, etc.). Usually 3 eliminated per heat out of ~6.
• Quarter-Finals: Strongest from heats compete; often triple eliminations.
• Knockout Week + Beyond: Pressure tests, critic challenges, professional kitchens, Invention Tests, etc., narrowing to semi-finals and final three.

Eliminations Tracker (Key Updates Since 29 April)

Heat 1 (Aired ~21–23 April) — Matches the original info:

• Eliminated: Sam Hamilton-Dunks, Brendan Payne, Matt (IT Manager).
• Advanced: Sabina Khan, Jhané Gibson, Jim Jayawardena, and others (e.g., Rosdip Rai, Maddie Moores, Michael Harris initially advanced from heat but faced QF).

First Quarter-Final (Aired ~23–30 April):

• Eliminated (triple elimination): Rosedip Rai, Maddie Moores, Michael Harris.
• Advanced: Sabina Khan, Jhané Gibson, Jim Jayawardena.

Subsequent heats and quarter-finals continued through early-to-mid May, with further group eliminations in knockout stages. Many strong cooks from later heats (e.g., names like Alexia, Luca Greco, Amy Wilson from Heat 1/2) were eliminated progressively.

Later Stages (May 2026):

• Sabina Khan (fan favourite for her bold Bangladeshi-inspired flavours, “Flavour Lab” creativity, and dishes like piyaju/”bullets of joy” and harmony salad) advanced strongly through quarter-finals and knockout week to reach the semi-finals.
• She narrowly missed the final (eliminated in late semi-final stages).

The show has now narrowed to the final four (recently announced) and then the final three, who will compete in the grand finale.

Current Status (as of 2 June 2026)

• The competition is at the final week — episodes airing around 2–5 June will decide the champion.
• Sabina Khan is out (semi-finalist) but had a standout run and remains a highlight of the series.
• Strong contenders still in (final stages) include survivors from early heats like Jhané Gibson and Jim Jayawardena, plus top performers from later heats. Exact final four/three names are emerging in recent coverage but centre on consistent technical and creative cooks.

What’s Next?

• Final episodes: Pressure cooker challenges, high-stakes cook-offs, and the grand finale (expected 5 June).
• One cook will win the trophy, a life-changing opportunity, and entry into the MasterChef hall of fame.

This series has been praised for fresh energy under Anna Haugh and Grace Dent’s sharper, wittier judging style. Sabina Khan emerged as a popular standout for her authentic, joyful flavours.

The tracker will continue updating post-finale. Sources include BBC, Fandom Wiki, Radio Times, contestant socials, and official coverage. Let me know if you want details on specific episodes or contestants!