has always platformed heartwarming stories of the . But Wednesday night’s tear-inducing episode was truly the icing on the croquembouche. Before the , the contestants were asked by production to share their food heroes.
With food being so intrinsically linked to family and culture, every single contestant picked a family member. In tonight’s , they were given a photo of the person who inspired their cooking journey and tasked with using that to create an incredible dish in just 75 minutes. The winner of the challenge was able to win immunity and become the first contestant with a locked-in spot in finals week.
Not only was there a lot on the line, but the challenge itself was incredibly emotional. One by one, each contestant had to share who their inspiration was and what they meant to them. Even as a viewer, it was clear that the challenge created a gorgeous sense of appreciation in the kitchen — and boy, did the tears flow.
From contestants ‘ and , to judges and , the emotional vibes truly hit. But there was one particular moment in the episode that was particularly special — a shared experience between Poh and Nat that caused the waterworks to pour. The beautiful moment came when Nat was invited by Andy to share about the person in her photo — her mum.
“She’s honestly the strongest woman I’ve ever met,” Nat told the room passionately. “Seeing how hard she’s worked and how much she’s sacrificed. She worked and had a restaurant for 30 years and all .
