MasterChef Türkiye contestant Şiringül eliminated

In the MasterChef Türkiye episode aired on October 18, 2026, contestant Şiringül was eliminated from the competition. Following a two-stage elimination process involving eight contestants—Şiringül, Hasan Alp, Burçin, Nurten, Tolga, Tolgahan, Şükran, and Enes—the final decision rested between Şiringül and Nurten.

Judges Mehmet Yalçınkaya, Danilo Zanna, and Somer Sivrioğlu evaluated the final dishes, ultimately deciding that Şiringül would leave the show. Previously a vocalist for Mustafa Sandal, Şiringül expressed gratitude to the team and noted that the experience had been a significant life change.

In other competition news, Şadi Altınay, a 51-year-old former pharmacist and graduate of Akdeniz University, successfully joined the main roster as the ninth contestant of the season. Additionally, contestant Muhammed won individual immunity and selected Şükran to enter the elimination pot.