The reality cooking competition aired a challenge on Thursday that the contestants expected to be straightforward. A decision made by the judging panel turned the episode into a difficult night for the participants. One contestant, Martinegui, said she did not feel well after tasting a dish. The dish contained an excess of an ingredient that was described as dangerous. She reported feeling unwell as a direct result of that excess. The incident drew attention to the pressures faced by competitors during the show.