As MasterChef 2022 comes to an end there are three finalists left battling it out for the MasterChef crown. From cooking in Gordon Ramsay's prized kitchen in London to consistently impressing judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace, the three finalists have earned their place.s
Pookie, Rahda and Eddie have one last chance to impress John and Gregg and be crowned the winner. During the final they will produce three amazing dishes in the MasterChef kitchen, pulling out all the stops.
Who are the MasterChef 2022 finalists?
Pookie is a beauty salon owner from Bangkok in Thailand. She moved to the UK after university and currently lives in the Midlands in Solihull. She lives with her husband and her Thai and Chinese heritage have a "huge influence" on her cooking and dishes.
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The 45-year-old also enjoys cooking different international food, adding her own style to the dish. Pookie was encouraged by her friends and family to enter MasterChef and has become emotional on the show when talking about her home and trying Gordon Ramsay's food.
Eddie is 30 years old and is also from the Midlands, as he grew up in Leicestershire. He currently lives in Yorkshire and his childhood holidays in France have inspired his cooking style. Viewers have particularly loved Eddie's fashion style during the show, which has included colourful bow ties and shirts.
The marine pilot also pays homage to his Indian heritage in his cooking, combining classic Indian techniques with his own twist. As a viewer of MasterChef for years Eddie decided to enter the competition so that he can cook for a wider audience than his family and friends.
The youngest MasterChef finalist is Rahda, aged 23. She grew up in Durham and before entering the competition had never cooked a dessert. Rahda's food is inspired by her dual heritage background, mixing British classic dishes with Punjabi recipes.
She has a law degree but is hoping for a career in food, after shooting to success in MasterChef and reaching the final. Rahda is also a vegetarian and is passionate about creating amazing meat-free dishes.
The MasterChef final is on BBC One at 8pm on Thursday, May, 5.
