Courtney, an early front-runner, nearly went home after accidentally seasoning her donuts with salt instead of sugar. The Results
Ultimately, the judges decided that lacked the necessary passion and consistency, leading to her elimination from the competition. [S5E4] Top 18 Compete
During the challenge, Ahran openly accused the judges of favoring Courtney, sparking a season-long rivalry. The Sweet and Salty Invention Test Courtney, an early front-runner, nearly went home after
Leslie (who had never made donuts before) and Francis L. impressed the judges most and were named the winners of the challenge. The Sweet and Salty Invention Test Leslie (who
In Season 5, Episode 4 of , titled " Top 18 Compete ," the drama reached a fever pitch as the home cooks faced an intimidating seafood challenge and a high-stakes baking elimination. The Seafood Mystery Box
The episode kicked off with the , where the Top 18 discovered an array of live seafood—including crab, lobster, and clams—under their boxes.