Shayne Wells was sent packing on Episode 8 of “MasterChef: Back to Win” after failing to impress judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich with his Southern fusion dish. The 18-year old from Spring, Texas served up an Ethiopian-inspired Chicken Fried Steak with Turmeric Cabbage & Potatoes, Collard Greens and Pan Gravy. He was told it lacked seasoning, flavor and life experience.

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In our recent poll, where we asked you to pick which chef-testant you think deserved to be eliminated, 52 said Bri Baker should have went home instead. The judges called her Vietnam-infused Grilled Shrimp Summer Roll with Grilled Corn & Bell Pepper Filling, Carrot & Cabbage Slaw and Peanut Butter Gravy “bizarre” and just plain “bad.” Just 28 of you thought the judges got it right when they eliminated Shayne. The remaining 20 thought Bowen Li deserved the boot after serving up Israel-infused Rack of Lamb with Herb Sauce...