MasterChef evictee Tessa Boersma reveals what it was REALLY like to return to the competition
She made major breakthroughs in her cooking career after she placed second in the 2019 season of MasterChef Australia.
But on Monday, Tessa Boersma revealed what it was really like returning to the reality show for a second chance at winning the title.
Speaking on The Project, the 28-year-old chef said: ‘For me to go back, it was a daunting experience.’
The truth: Tessa Boersma (right) revealed what it was REALLY like returning to MasterChef: Back To Win for a shot at winning the competition. Pictured with host Lisa Wilkinson (left)
‘I feel incredible. I put myself back in there and managed to get into not only the top 10, but make it to seventh,’ she explained.
The Brisbane-based star was sent home on Sunday night after her Indian-inspired tacos failed to impress the judges.
Speaking about her elimination, Tessa said: ‘If I’m going to lose out to someone, it better be Reynold. I’m pretty happy in that respect.’
Tough: Speaking on The Project, the 28-year-old chef explained: ‘For me to go back, it was a daunting experience’
Tessa was filling a challenge brief, which called for something completely new that the judges had never seen before.
She whipped up chapati, which she said is like a wholemeal Indian roti, with tandoori flathead, asafoetida and mint raita, a pineapple and coriander salsa, and a smoked Kashmiri chilli hot sauce.
However the judges felt the fish was overwhelmed by the hot sauce and the citrus flavours, which left the dish ultimately tasting Mexican.
Oh no! The Brisbane-based star was sent home on Sunday night after her Indian-inspired tacos failed to impress the judges
Upon leaving, Tessa told the judges: ‘I did as best as I could. It was, like… I couldn’t beat Reynold. You know, his mind is so incredible. But, yeah, like, I’m bummed, but I’m really happy’
Upon leaving, Tessa told the judges: ‘I did as best as I could. It was, like… I couldn’t beat Reynold. You know, his mind is so incredible. But, yeah, like, I’m bummed, but I’m really happy.’
She then broke down in tears as she wished all her fellow contestants a sad farewell, particularity fellow competitor Reynold Poernomo.
‘See ya later. Well done, mate. You’re amazing. You gotta win it. Thanks so much. Sorry, I’m a crying mess,’ she said.
MasterChef Australia continues Tuesday at 7.30pm on Channel 10
Tears: She then broke down in tears as she wished all her fellow contestants a sad farewell, particularity fellow competitor Reynold Poernomo (left)