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Masterchef Italia S12e12 Apr 2026

This episode emphasized technical proficiency, a hallmark of the 12th season, often involving an external commissioner to oversee complex culinary tasks.

This season was known for its "Back to Basics" approach but with intensified . It premiered on sky Uno and NOW TV on December 15, 2022, and concluded in early March 2023. Season 12 (ITA) | MasterChef Wiki | Fandom MasterChef Italia s12e12

In (aired February 2023), the competition heats up as the top contestants face rigorous technical challenges and a high-stakes Pressure Test . Key Episode Highlights This episode emphasized technical proficiency, a hallmark of

Contestant Bubu (Gargiulo) received high praise from the judges for his aesthetic and technical skill, particularly with his dish " Bari ," which was noted as one of the most beautiful of the season. Season 12 (ITA) | MasterChef Wiki | Fandom

The panel features the standard trio of Bruno Barbieri , Antonino Cannavacciuolo, and Giorgio Locatelli.

While this episode thinned the herd, Edoardo Franco eventually went on to win the season, defeating finalists Bubu and Hue Dinh Thi. Season 12 Context

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