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Who is Liya Chu MasterChef Junior Season 8 finalist wins the trophy and $100 000

Liya Chu wins the Season 8 MasterChef Junior trophy over Grayson Price(Images via liya_chu08/ Instagram) The MasterChef Junior Season 8 finale aired tonight on FOX at 8 pm ET. The two finalists, Liya Chu and Grayson Price, were challenged to make two dishes in 60 minutes each, one entree and one dessert. Liya won the hearts of the public with her 'Coconut Pandan Pana Cotta' and 'Spiced Duck Breast.' She was crowned the winner of Master Chef Junior Season 8, winning $100,000 and some kitchen appliances. Liya is originally from Scarsdale, New York. She was just 10 years old when the show was shot in 2019. Both her parents are in the culinary industry and own two restaurants together. In an interview with FoodSided, Liya revealed that watching chefs cook in her parents' restaurants helped her realize that things don’t always go according to plan in the kitchen. She said this was why she remained calm as she struggled to prepare one of her dishes on the show. Yes I am so happy for Liya for winning Yes I am so happy for Liya for winning

Twitter reacts as MasterChef Junior fans react as Liya Chu wins Season 8 title

Tonight, the judges really liked Grayson's dish 'Ogarashi Dusted Venison Loin with Smoked Whipped Potato, Blackberry Gastrique and Shishito Peppers.' They were equally impressed by Liya Chu's entree, 'Spiced Duck Breast with Scallion Pancakes and Miso Eggplant.' In the dessert round, Grayson made some mistakes with the ingredients, and his 'Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit Curd with Fennel Pollen Financier and Pea Flower Sorbet' became heavy with pollen. Meanwhile, Liya's 'Panna Cotta' earned a lot of praise from the judges. Daphne Oz said the dish was simple but interesting. Meanwhile, Aaron Sanchez was impressed by the "constant treasure hunt" in the flavors of the dessert. Liya ended up winning the Season 8 title. After the episode, many MasterChef Junior fans took to Twitter to congratulate the young girl on her victory. Congratulations Liya!!!!Congratulations Liya!!!! No more stinky fridge! Congratulations Liya No more stinky fridge! Congratulations Liya Yessss girl, congrats Liya!! Believed in you from the start! You are amazing -- so deserving of the win! Yessss girl, congrats Liya!! Believed in you from the start! You are amazing -- so deserving of the win! Wow I need Liya’s passion fruit dessert to be common across all restaurants. It looks so delicious and I want to try it Wow I need Liya’s passion fruit dessert to be common across all restaurants. It looks so delicious and I want to try it Congratulations Liya! Great season! Great food! Congratulations Liya! Great season! Great food! Liya let’s goooooooo!!!!!! they both did really good though
aww good for her

you go girlLiya let’s goooooooo!!!!!! they both did really good though aww good for her you go girl Omg Liya, yassss girl! Believed in you from day 1! Congratulations on your victory, so earned and deserved!! Omg Liya, yassss girl! Believed in you from day 1! Congratulations on your victory, so earned and deserved!! Liya absolutely deserved that win! Congratulations Liya for winning Season 8! We can't wait to see what you accomplish in the future. ?Congratulations Liya for winning Season 8! We can't wait to see what you accomplish in the future. ? Liya absolutely deserved that win! Aaaahhhh!!!! Way to go Lita!!!!!???? I was rooting for her to win, that dessert looked amazing! Aaaahhhh!!!! Way to go Lita!!!!!???? I was rooting for her to win, that dessert looked amazing!

A recap of MasterChef Junior Season 8 semi-finals

MasterChef Junior Season 8 started with aged between 8 and 13. In the semi-finals, Grayson, Ivy and Liya were challenged to prepare a dish inspired by their families, who were present to motivate them. The episode synopsis read: "The three semi-finalists go head-to-head in front of a live audience with a surprise visit from their loved ones. The chefs have one hour to prepare a dish inspired by their families for each judge." Liya made 'Pork Dumplings with Salt & Pepper Blue Prawn and a Spicy Aioli.' Gordon Ramsay liked the dish and said it looked like the dumplings came from a food magazine. Daphne Oz, on the other hand, felt the dish needed some sauce. served 'Pan-Seared Hamachi with Crab, Yuzu Aioli and Radish.' Both Gordon and Daphne liked the dish, but Aaron Sanchez felt it needed some fresh herbs. presented the judges with 'Halibut with Celery Root Puree, Asparagus, Champagne Beurre Blanc and Caviar.' Unfortunately, the piece of steak on Daphne's plate was raw. Ultimately, judges , Aaron Sanchez and Daphne Oz eliminated Ivy from the show. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found