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MasterChef Turkey 2026: Team shifts and Koray eliminated

Overview

Following the Blue Team’s immunity win on 2 September, Armağan secured individual immunity, providing influence over upcoming eliminations. The elimination pool expanded to include Koray, Şükran, and Emre, following Şükran’s previous selection of Muhammed.

On 4 September, the competition moved outdoors for its first outdoor challenge at the Darülaceze Arnavutköy Social Life City. The Blue Team won immunity by preparing special menus for the residents, while the Red Team entered the individual immunity phase. Hasan Alp won individual immunity with a ‘Zero Waste’ concept dish. Consequently, Hasan Alp nominated Şiringül as the seventh elimination candidate, and Nurten was named the eighth candidate following a council vote.

During the episode aired on 6 September, Koray was eliminated from the competition. The elimination process involved a final evaluation between Koray and Emre after judges Mehmet Yalçınkaya, Danilo Zanna, and Somer Sivrioğlu reviewed dishes from eight contestants: Muhammed, Koray, Şükran, Emre, Şadi, Cansu, Şiringül, and Nurten. Koray expressed regret regarding his performance, specifically citing mistakes with acidic ingredients and the texture of his ‘sea fennel and eggplant’. His departure caused significant emotional distress among the remaining contestants, particularly his close friend Emre.

Entities

Mehmet Yalçınkaya · Danilo Zanna · MasterChef Türkiye · TV8 · Somer Sivrioğlu

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    MasterChef Türkiye contestant Koray eliminated

    Contestant Koray was eliminated from MasterChef Türkiye during the September 6, 2026, episode after a final cook-off against fellow contestant Emre.

  2. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    MasterChef Türkiye: Blue Team wins immunity at Darülaceze

    During the September 4, 2026, outdoor challenge at Darülaceze, the Blue Team won immunity in MasterChef Türkiye. Hasan Alp secured individual immunity, while Şiringül and Nurten were named elimination nominees.

  3. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    MasterChef Türkiye: Blue team wins immunity

    The blue team won immunity on MasterChef Türkiye on September 2, 2026, while Armağan secured individual immunity, influencing the growing list of elimination candidates.

  4. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Eyüp Can named blue team captain on MasterChef Türkiye

    Eyüp Can became the blue team captain on MasterChef Türkiye after a tantuni challenge, selecting Cansu as the red team captain. Cansu also joined the main cast following Simge's elimination.

  5. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    MasterChef Türkiye contestant Simge eliminated

    Simge has been eliminated from MasterChef Türkiye following a high-stakes elimination night involving eight contestants.

  6. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 11 sources
    MasterChef Türkiye contestant Gülbahar Meşe eliminated

    Gülbahar Meşe has been eliminated from MasterChef Türkiye 2026. Her departure was marked by emotional revelations regarding her past struggles with domestic violence and her subsequent resilience.

  7. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    MasterChef Türkiye elimination candidates announced following immunity challenges

    MasterChef Türkiye contestants competed in immunity challenges on August 20 and 21, 2026, with the red team winning immunity and four contestants facing elimination.

  8. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    MasterChef Türkiye 2026 announces new team captains and roster updates

    MasterChef Türkiye 2026 has announced its new team captains, Muhammed and Şadi, and updated its main roster following the inclusion of reserve contestant Recep.

  9. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    MasterChef Türkiye 2026: First elimination and roster updates

    MasterChef Türkiye 2026 sees Demirhan Ali become the first contestant eliminated, while Elif Nilay Özgen and Recep Batur successfully join the main roster.

  10. 30 days ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
    MasterChef Türkiye 2026 contestants face rising elimination stakes

    MasterChef Türkiye 2026 contestants face intense competition as the Red Team dominates immunity challenges, leaving several Blue Team members facing the elimination pot.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
    MasterChef Türkiye 2026: Red Team wins consecutive immunity challenges

    MasterChef Türkiye 2026's Red Team has won two consecutive immunity challenges. The Blue Team faces elimination with candidates Batuhan, Demirhan, Nilay, and Burçin currently in the pot.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MasterChef Türkiye 2026 announces new main roster contestants

    Contestants Elif Nilay Özgen and Şadi Altınay have secured spots in the MasterChef Türkiye 2026 main roster following successful culinary performances.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Şükran becomes 18th contestant on MasterChef Turkey 2026

    On 6 Aug 2026 MasterChef Turkey named Şükran the 18th contestant, beating Arman, as the show continues on TV8 with final spots to be filled on 8‑9 Aug.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Simge Becomes 16th Contestant on MasterChef Turkey 2026

    Simge secured the 16th spot on MasterChef Turkey 2026 after chefs selected her as the top contestant in the fourth group, completing the show's main roster.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Gül becomes 15th contestant on MasterChef Turkey 2026

    Gül won the final eclair challenge on 2 August 2026, becoming the 15th main‑cast contestant of MasterChef Turkey 2026 on TV8.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Muhammed becomes 12th contestant in MasterChef Turkey 2026

    Muhammed won the 12th place in MasterChef Turkey 2026 after a two‑stage challenge aired on July 30, with judges Mehmet Yalçınkaya, Danilo Zanna and Somer Sivrioğlu selecting him over Batuhan.

  17. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    MasterChef Turkey 2026: Chef Esra Türk impresses and Şadi secures ninth spot on main team

    Chef Esra Türk advances in MasterChef Turkey 2026, while contestant Şadi wins the ninth main‑team slot after a two‑stage challenge.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    MasterChef Turkey 2026 sees contestant exit and new main roster picks

    MasterChef Turkey 2026 sees Esra quit after judge criticism and adds Demirhan and Nurten to the main roster, while contestants like Ferdi and Nurten draw attention.

  19. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    MasterChef Turkey 2026 reveals reserve chefs and sixth main contestant

    MasterChef Turkey 2026 announced four reserve chefs—Emre, Cansu, Hami Efe and Fatma—and added Eyüp Can Güneş as the sixth main contestant, while Furkan Genç moved to the next round.

  20. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    MasterChef Turkey 2026 Adds Hasan Alp as Third Main Contestant

    Hasan Alp became the third contestant in MasterChef Turkey 2026’s main cast, joining Batuhan and Nilay; the show will resume on TV8 July 20.

  21. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Turkish TV shows Var Mısın Yok Musun and MasterChef name new winners

    Var Mısın Yok Musun crowned Ayşe Sema Karaduman with a 1.5 million‑lira prize, while MasterChef Turkey added Shiringül as the fourth main‑cast contestant.

  22. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    MasterChef Turkey 2026 sees standout contestants Batuhan Nazikoğlu, Ahmet Duman and Enes Vardar

    MasterChef Turkey 2026 features Batuhan Nazikoğlu entering the main cast, Ahmet Duman exiting after a motorcycle crash, and Enes Vardar continuing in the competition, while the show hits a 2.40 rating.

  23. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MasterChef Turkey Star Elif Nilay Özgen Advances; Emine Karaca Exits

    Elif Nilay Özgen (24, Mengen) moves to MasterChef Turkey’s third stage, while Emine Karaca (Tonya) is eliminated after a mixed‑review pide in round two.

  24. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Betül Altay advances in MasterChef Turkey after winning three‑way gyoza duel

    Turkish chef contestant Betül Altay of Trabzon won the MasterChef Turkey three‑way gyoza duel, earning a spot in the next round and drawing strong social‑media support.

  25. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MasterChef Turkey 2026 highlights Zübeyde Altınkeser and Nurettin Erçorumlu

    MasterChef Turkey 2026 features Zübeyde Altınkeser’s Kahramanmaraş‑inspired dish and Nurettin Erçorumlu’s cancer‑survival story, both gaining strong audience response on TV8.

  26. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    MasterChef Turkey contestants boost Trabzon’s Simila dish popularity

    MasterChef Turkey’s Emine Karaca popularised Trabzon’s Simila dish, receiving mayoral attention, while fellow contestant Nurettin Erçorumlu’s skill and personal story drew nationwide interest.

  27. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MasterChef Turkey 2026 contestants Emine Karaca and Davut Savaşçı win audience acclaim

    Emine Karaca from Trabzon and Davut Savaşçı from Mardin impressed the judges on MasterChef Turkey 2026, earning positive votes and advancing to the next round.

  28. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    MasterChef Turkey 2026: Gülten Bayram, Onur Güven and Nurettin Erçorumlu advance

    MasterChef Turkey 2026 sees contestants Gülten Bayram (Sinop), Onur Güven (Antalya) and Nurettin Erçorumlu (Ankara) advance to the next round.

  29. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MasterChef Turkey contestants Kübra İlhan and Şengül Karapınar spotlight their career shifts

    Kübra İlhan, a 33‑year‑old ex‑engineer, and Şengül Karapınar, a 43‑year‑old mother, compete on MasterChef Turkey 2026, each highlighting a career or personal shift toward cooking.

  30. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    MasterChef Turkey 2026 contestants Acarkan Yukarıgöz, Ayşe Nur and Emine Karaca highlighted

    Acarkan Yukarıgöz, Ayşe Nur and Emine Karaca have drawn attention on MasterChef Turkey 2026, with the Sivas‑born chef, the 25‑year‑old Istanbul native and the Trabzon contestant all advancing after standout d​​

  31. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MasterChef Turkey 2026 contestants Hüsne Geçtin and Beyhan Aysal attract viewer attention

    MasterChef Turkey 2026 sees Hüsne Geçtin advance with a Black Sea‑inspired dish, while retired nurse Beyhan Aysal garners attention for her disciplined, professional background.

  32. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MasterChef Turkey premieres 2026 season on TV8

    MasterChef Turkey’s 2026 season launches on TV8 tonight with judges Yalçınkaya, Zanna and Sivrioğlu, featuring contestants from across Turkey and abroad, plus a historic Ottoman kitchen insight.

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