We had the “Next Level Chef” 2026 premiere tonight on FOX, as Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington, and Richard Blais brought in new chefs to take on this reality TV cooking competition. Things started with a bang as the pro chefs faced auditions on “Next Level Chef” season 5. They all want to be named the winner of “Next Level Chef.” Who got eliminated on “Next Level Chef” 2026 tonight? Find out below in our “Next Level Chef” spoilers.
Who Went Home on ‘Next Level Chef’?
Things kicked off tonight with the eight professional chefs taking on a challenge to prove to the judges they deserved a spot in this competition. It was a tough fight, especially since they are pro chefs.
While the 24 new contestants are all competing to be named the winner of “Next Level Chef” season 5, the judges are competing too. They want one of their team members to take home the victory. So, tonight’s auditions play a big role in that.
Which bakers will be eliminated tonight on “Next Level Chef” 2026? Find out below with our “Next Level Chef” results.
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January 29 Live Results – Premiere
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Season 5 Begins
The season 5 premiere has started. It’s the pro chefs auditioning tonight, so we will provide updates as tonight’s episode airs.
8:11 p.m. – For tonight, the eight pro chefs will be auditioning for a spot in the competition. Only five of them will move on by the time the night is over. The first challenge has started, which gives them 20 minutes to make a dish from scraps and leftovers.
8:29 p.m. – The first challenge is done. Seven chefs moved on to the next challenge on the middle level. The first chef eliminated tonight is Belinda Vu.
FOX8:35 p.m. – For the second challenge, the chefs will have 20 minutes to create the dish that inspired and started their culinary journey.
8:47 p.m. – The second challenge is done, and the mentors tasted all the dishes. Six more chefs moved to the top level for tonight’s final challenge. One chef was eliminated as the judges eliminated Kevin Hill.
FOXFinal Results on ‘Next Level Chef’ Season 5
8:55 p.m. – The final challenge has the chefs creating a dish they would serve on their menu. The time runs out, and tastingis coming next.
Final Results: The five chefs who have made it into the draft are Darian, Cole, Machete, Connor, and Gabrielle. That means Hunter Gentry has been eliminated tonight.
FOXWhat do you think of tonight’s results?
