The participants continue to look for new ways to hunt, butalso to preserve their food sources; one survivalist leansheavily on a taxing shelter build, while another pauses theirown work for some much needed sustenance.
Nathan visits former mayor Deidre Chisenhall to secure herendorsement. When she flames out trying to obtain anapplication for tribal land on her reservation, Reagan acceptshelp from Nelson.
Sara Pascoe welcomes the four semi-finalists into the SewingRoom to celebrate the influences of Japanese design and sewing.For the Pattern Challenge, Esme has collaborated with aJapanese designer to come up with a kimono-inspired dress thatproves to be a brain-teaser. This is for a place in the final,after all.The Transformation Challenge is on a smaller scalethan usual, as the sewers take worn-out denim and apply theJapanese techniques of sashiko and boro to mend areas of wearand tear, enhancing it with appliqué and embroidery.Finally,their Made to Measure challenge is to fit an outfit to theirmodel which has elements of origami folds and pleats.
The women set sail aboard Dorit's luxury yacht in Mexico, butErika goes overboard with her partying and winds up threesheets to the wind. Diana admits to Kyle that her temper isstill burning hot at Sutton. Garcelle springs a surprise onLisa, who turns the tables with a stunning admission of herown. Crystal vows to stop holding onto the past.
This week, the chefs face their first mystery box challenge ofthe season. Season Seven winner, Vegas restaurant owner andcocktail connoisseur Shaun O'Neale, returns to the MASTERCHEFkitchen to dish out the challenge. The chefs have 60 minutes tocook three identical dishes using the spirits they receive intheir mystery box. On the line are immunity or elimination, asthe chefs compete to create a dish with their respective spiritas the star.
The journey of a lifetime continues as Group B competes in thestudio rounds. Six more dancers will showcase their talents invarious dance styles, including contemporary, tap, hip-hop,ballroom, animation, breaking and more, while they dance inpairs and in the style of the female partner.