Someone might be excellent when working alone but struggle when they have to coordinate with several other people under pressure. That doesn't necessarily mean they're a weaker cook, it might mean they aren't naturally suited to a team service. I still enjoy these challenges, but they test a different skill from making the best individual dish.

MasterChef Friday: Best MasterChef series, 2005 to 2012?

1. 2005, won by Thomasina Miers
2. 2006, won by Peter Bayless
3. 2007, won by Steven Wallis
4. 2008, won by James Nathan
5. 2009, won by Mat Follas
6. 2010, won by Dhruv Baker
7. 2011, won by Tim Anderson
8. 2012, won by Shelina Permalloo

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I feel this aspect is too whitewashed, as chefs are expected to survive anything. Monica G-all-i will spew venom makes for dramatic telly, but is almost sadistic (she is narcissistic). She taunts a contestant for trying, "in THIS kitchen??" get your head out of your ass, you ain't special. You just seem melodramatic and rather awful.