Things are moving along on “Next Level Chef” 2026 on FOX, as the teams are no more, and each chef is now competing as an individual. The chefs on “Next Level Chef” season 5 were put to the test tonight during an in-season tournament, which had the chefs moving down the platform until one of them was sent home. Which chefs plated their way to safety? Find out who got eliminated on “Next Level Chef” 2026 tonight below in our “Next Level Chef” spoilers.
Who Went Home on ‘Next Level Chef’
It’s time for Week 11 on “Next Level Chef” Season 5. These new contestants are all competing to be named the winner of “Next Level Chef” 2026.
Tonight, the chefs were no longer competing on teams. That meant their safety in the competition depended solely on their own cooking. We saw an in-season tournament, which had the chefs cooking on every level of the platform. Winning dishes from each platform were safe, with the other chefs heading down to the next level until one chef was sent home in the Basement. Watch with us and find out which chef was eliminated tonight on “Next Level Chef” 2026. Find out below with our “Next Level Chef” results.
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April 16 Live Results – Week 11
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Week 11 Begins
The chefs arrive in the Great Room. The team part of the competition, so from here on out, they are cooking on their own. We will provide updates as tonight’s episode airs, so keep refreshing this page for the latest results!
8:12 p.m. – The chefs will be competing in a Next Level In-Season Tournament. All eight chefs start on Top Level and have 30 minutes to cook their best dish. The two best dishes will stay and cook on the Top Level next week. The remaining chefs will move to the Middle Kitchen to cook again.
8:20 p.m. – The tasting has begun for the Top Level Challenge. Results coming soon.
8:34 p.m. – The two winning dishes on the Top Level were Gabrielle and Andy. They will start next week on that level, and are done cooking for the night since they are safe. The six remaining chefs are now on the Middle Level, trying to turn average grocery store items into amazing dishes in 25 minutes.
8:45 p.m. – The time runs out, and the judges taste the dishes. The two chefs earning safety and starting their individual journey on the Middle Level next week are Christian and Darian. However, the judges surprise the chefs and say a third chef is also safe. That person is coming after the break!
8:52 p.m. – Connor was the third chef to be safe and stay on the Middle Level for next week. It’s now Jared, Cole, and Danielle cooking in the Basement. One of them will be eliminated, with the other two starting their individual journey in the Basement next week.
Tasting & Results on ‘Next Level Chef’
The plates are in place, and time for the judges to taste them:
- Danielle – The chicken is delicious. Gordon is shocked that it’s cooked beautifully in just 20 minutes. Richard said the sauce tastes magical.
- Cole – Really smart. Frog legs are cooked well. Nyesha said she is tasting joy. Every part of the dish is spot on.
- Jared – Another soundly executed dish. It’s creamy and salty and delicious. Clever dish playing to your strengths.
Results – The chefs discussed the dishes. The chef leaving tonight is Jared. Gordon said there was nothing he did wrong, but it was just the plates he was up against tonight. Danielle and Cole will start their individual journey in the Basement next week.
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