Top Chef Season 23: Every Elimination So Far — Full Tracker (Updated Weekly)

QUICK ANSWER — Who went home last night on Top Chef Season 23?

Duyen Ha was eliminated in Season 23 Episode 10, “Hook, Line & Dinner,” which aired May 11, 2026. She was sent home after her spotted bass dish was deemed undercooked by all the judges during the Green Pond Landing fishing derby Elimination Challenge.

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Laurence Louie won the Elimination Challenge with a Cantonese steamed fish with ginger, scallions, fried leeks, rice and bok choy — a dish he described as one he first cooked for his wife. Six chefs remain ahead of the finale.

SEASON 23 AT A GLANCE

• Episodes aired: 10
• Chefs eliminated: 9
• Chefs remaining: 6
• Laurence Louie elimination wins: 3
• LCK returns: 1 (Rhoda Magbitang)

Laurence Louie has established himself as the season’s dominant force, winning multiple consecutive Elimination Challenges. The remaining six chefs will be cut to four before the finale.

FULL ELIMINATION TRACKER

Every chef eliminated from Top Chef Season 23, most recent first.

E10 — May 11, 2026 Chef eliminated: Duyen Ha (Vietnamese-French, Ferrandi Paris) Challenge: Fishing derby — cook what you catch, Green Pond Landing Reason: Spotted bass undercooked across all portions; unanimous judge verdict Episode winner: Laurence Louie — Cantonese steamed fish with ginger, scallions, fried leeks, rice and bok choy LCK status: Entered LCK — result TBC

E9 — May 4, 2026 Chef eliminated: Oscar Diaz (Latin-American) Challenge: The Ultimate Dinner Party — 8-course progressive menu, Soby’s, Greenville Reason: Short rib sancocho red meat course fell short; dish didn’t meet the elevated standard of the full service Episode winner: Laurence Louie LCK status: Active in LCK

E8 — April 27, 2026 Chef eliminated: Brandon Dearden (Southern American; twin brother of Jonathan) Challenge: Restaurant Wars — two teams, three-course menu, 100 guests + to-go orders Reason: Team execution and dish balance didn’t match rival team’s output during high-volume service Episode winner: Duyen Ha’s team LCK status: Active in LCK

E7 — April 20, 2026 Chef eliminated: Justin Tootla (Modern American; partner of Jennifer Jackson) Challenge: Queen Charlotte’s birthday celebration — dessert challenge for 60 superfans Reason: Dessert dish lacked the refinement and occasion-appropriate elegance required; bottom of the group Episode winner: — LCK status: Active in LCK

E6 — April 13, 2026 Chef eliminated: Sieger Bayer (European-influenced, Chicago) Challenge: Whole hog BBQ — five-round head-to-head, Sam Jones guest judge Reason: Overcooked pork loin (leanest cut) in the loin round against Laurence Louie; critical technical error Episode winner: Laurence Louie LCK status: Reinstated via medical (see E5 note)

E5 — April 6, 2026 Chef eliminated: Jennifer Lee Jackson (Modern American; partner of Justin Tootla) Challenge: Dehydration challenge — U.S. National Whitewater Center Reason: Medical removal due to shoulder injury; did not compete further Episode winner: Anthony Jones LCK status: Medical exit — did not enter LCK. Justin Tootla declined her LCK spot; Sieger Bayer was reinstated as a result.

E4 — March 30, 2026 Chef eliminated: Brittany Cochran (Executive chef, Stagioni, Charlotte NC) Challenge: Elevating Southern sides into main courses — guest judge Tristen Epps (S22 winner) Reason: Steamer malfunction forced a last-minute pivot to a collard green wrap; the resulting dish was disjointed Episode winner: Sieger Bayer LCK status: Active in LCK

E3 — March 23, 2026 Chef eliminated: Jaspratap “Jassi” Bindra (Indian-American fusion) Challenge: PuckerButt Farms — progressively spicy menus using Ed Curlin’s peppers Reason: Dish lacked balance; heat overpowered without sufficient depth of flavour to support it Episode winner: — LCK status: Active in LCK

E2 — March 16, 2026 Chef eliminated: Nana Araba Wilmot (West African-American) Challenge: Livermush makeover — guest judge Emeril Lagasse Reason: Had a problem getting food on the plate on time; dish incomplete at service Episode winner: — LCK status: Not eligible (E1–2 format rule — no LCK for first two eliminations)

E1 — March 9, 2026 Chef eliminated: Day Anaïs Joseph (Haitian-American, Atlanta GA) Challenge: Sweet potato Elimination — five varietals, one hour, groups of three Reason: Undercooked fish and sweet potatoes; overpowering dried herbs overwhelmed the dish Episode winner: Rhoda Magbitang LCK status: Not eligible (E1–2 format rule)

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Who are the remaining contestants on Top Chef Season 23?

Six chefs remain after Episode 10.

Laurence Louie — Vancouver, BC Wins: 3 Elimination wins, 1 Quickfire win The dominant force of the season. Back-to-back Elimination wins including the Cantonese steamed fish in E10. Brings Cantonese technique and deep personal storytelling to every dish. Current frontrunner.

Anthony Jones — Caribbean-American Wins: 1 Elimination win, 1 Quickfire win Consistent performer throughout the season. Won E5 with cured salmon and banga broth. Strong technique and flavour balance; rarely lands in the bottom.

Rhoda Magbitang — Kailua-Kona, HI Wins: 1 Quickfire win, LCK return Won the immunity challenge in E1, got eliminated, won Last Chance Kitchen, and fought her way back into the competition. Won her first Quickfire in E10. The season’s resilience story.

Jonathan Dearden — (twin brother of eliminated Brandon Dearden) Wins: Multiple top finishes Steady presence all season. Praised in E10 for a confident fish taco that showed restraint under pressure.

Sherry Cardoso Wins: Multiple top finishes Strong seafood and Southern technique. Praised for poblano-stuffed lobster mousseline in the dinner party episode. Has avoided the bottom consistently.

Sieger Bayer — Chicago, IL Wins: 1 Elimination win, reinstated Originally eliminated in E6 but reinstated after Jennifer’s medical exit. Won the Southern sides challenge in E4. Has a second-chance advantage heading into the finale stretch.

Last Chance Kitchen Trackers

Season 23 format note: the first two eliminated chefs (Day Anaïs Joseph and Nana Araba Wilmot) were not eligible for LCK.

Only one chef was permitted to re-enter the main competition — a slot already used by Rhoda Magbitang. Any remaining LCK competitors are fighting for pride and exposure only.

EPISODE GUIDE

Who will be Top Chef Winner this season?

Season 23 is still airing. The finale has not yet broadcast. Based on current performance, Laurence Louie is the statistical frontrunner with the most Elimination wins of any remaining chef. Bookmark this page — it will be updated the moment the winner is announced after the finale airs on Bravo.

Updated every Monday after Top Chef: Carolinas airs on Bravo. All elimination details and episode information sourced from the broadcast.