MasterChef Italia Season 12, Episode 2, aired on December 22, 2022. This episode marks the final stage of the , where aspiring chefs present a signature dish to judges Bruno Barbieri , Antonino Cannavacciuolo , and Giorgio Locatelli to secure a white or grey apron. Episode Overview

: The primary focus of Episode 2 is concluding the initial selection process.

: This season introduced a "Blind Test" for those who did not immediately convince the judges, where the three chefs taste dishes without knowing the author to make a final decision.

: Aspiring chefs can request an additional five minutes (totaling 10 minutes) for their dish, but this requires them to gain unanimous approval from all three judges; failure results in immediate elimination. Season Context

The twelfth season was won by , who defeated runners-up Bubu Gargiulo and Hue Dinh Thi in the March 2023 finale. The season's mantra was "Anything can happen," emphasizing unpredictable twists and high-caliber guest chefs. Season 12 (ITA) | MasterChef Wiki

: The episode is part of the 24-episode season that ran from December 15, 2022, to March 2, 2023.