On Sunday’s episode of MasterChef Australia, the first contestant eliminated from the 2024 season was sent home.
James Holmes was booted from the show after his squid dish failed to impress the judges.
The 38-year-old from Western Australia offered calamari with parsley and tahini sauce and an acacia seed pitta.
Unfortunately, the judges found the squid tough and undercooked and Poh Ling Yeow called it one of the “least impressive dishes” of the episode.
“James, with conflicting flavors and undercooked calamari, your execution just wasn’t there,” Sofia Levin said.
On Sunday’s episode of MasterChef Australia, the first contestant eliminated from the 2024 season was sent home. James Holmes was kicked off the show after his squid dish failed to impress the judges. In the photo
‘In the end, one of your dishes failed more than the others. That’s why, James, I’m sorry, you’re going home.
James, originally from England, took the defeat well.
‘It has been a wonderful experience. “It has been a privilege to be with these guys and cook in front of their watching eyes,” she said.
“And I would like to thank you all for the opportunity, but also for the compassion with which you give us not-so-good news.”
James added: “I’m proud of myself. It’s that strange feeling of being proud of yourself but also quite disappointed.
The 38-year-old from Western Australia offered squid with parsley-tahini sauce and acacia seed pitta.
Unfortunately, the judges found the squid tough and undercooked and Poh Ling Yeow called it one of the “least impressive dishes” of the episode.
But, you know, it’s not about “Be the best.” It’s just, “Do your best and enjoy it.” So, yeah, I’m proud of that.”
He had previously shared his aspirations of becoming a chef in his adopted hometown of Murray River.
‘I’m originally from London, England and now live in Perth, Western Australia. If I followed my foodie dream, I’d open a cafe in Yunderup,’ James said.
“There’s a closed cafe down there, and I think it would be the nicest place to try and make some interesting food.”
He continued: ‘You have this amazing farmland. You are right on the river. So, you know, I’ll be doing a service to a place I love.’
James, originally from England, took the defeat well. ‘It has been a wonderful experience. “It’s been a privilege to be with these guys and cook in front of their watching eyes,” he said.