Four participants—, Ruslan Luchkov , Sheva Dimarik , and Viktor Perekhrest —faced the season's first elimination challenge.
: After the first day of competition, Ruslan Luchkov was the first to leave the project. Season Context Four participants—, Ruslan Luchkov , Sheva Dimarik ,
The first episode of (Ukraine), which aired on August 20, 2022 , marked the grand return of the show's most memorable contestants from previous years. Episode 1 Overview Episode 1 Overview : Participants pulled cards from
: Participants pulled cards from judge Hector Jimenez-Bravo featuring specific, often difficult ingredients for a sauce, such as halva , sauerkraut , or sprats . The "Black Apron" Battle : : While the season began in early 2022,
In this premiere, 20 legendary participants—ranging from past winners to those who fell just short of the title—gathered to compete for the title of the best chef once again. :
The task involved elevating a simple potato to a restaurant-quality dish within a tight 5-minute window, with the chance to earn extra time by solving riddles.
: While the season began in early 2022, it was briefly interrupted by the war and resumed later that year. Alexander Tsvigun was eventually crowned the winner of this special season.