Masterchef Italia 12x2 -

A project assistant whose emotional journey and growth became a central storyline of the season.

A standout young talent who would go on to be a runner-up. MasterChef Italia 12x2

Episode 2 (aired December 22, 2022) focused on the for aspiring chefs to enter the official MasterChef kitchen. Following the initial auditions in Episode 1, those who received only two "Yes" votes from the judges had to prove their worth in a high-stakes "Stress Test." A project assistant whose emotional journey and growth

To finalize the roster of the 20 official contestants for the season. Following the initial auditions in Episode 1, those

Throughout the season, the kitchen hosted legendary chefs like Mauro Colagreco , Giancarlo Perbellini , and the always-feared Iginio Massari for pastry challenges.

Bruno Barbieri, Antonino Cannavacciuolo, and Giorgio Locatelli returned to push the candidates to their technical limits.

Many of the series' finalists and fan favorites secured their white aprons during this selection round: