MasterChef Turkey 2026: Chef Esra Türk impresses and Şadi secures ninth spot on main team

Professional chef Esra Türk, who rose to Chef de Partie in about a year and hails from Antalya, is competing in MasterChef Türkiye 2026. The judges praised her technical skill and personal story, noting her experience as a single mother of two. Türk aims to secure a place in the competition’s main lineup.

In the latest episode, the ninth place on the main team was awarded to contestant Şadi after a two‑stage challenge. The first phase required an Ege‑style artichoke‑olive‑oil dish, and the second focused on creative mint‑based plates. Şadi’s final dish earned the highest judge scores, granting him entry as the ninth main‑team member alongside other contestants such as Batuhan, Nilay, and Hasan Alp.