To the limit, to the limit took MasterChef to its contestants last night. David could have been one of the best contenders, but he has always had the handbrake on out of fear, out of caution, not to make mistakes.

Only Alex, the heavy favorite, and Jotha, freed from the burden of elimination after biting into the banned apple, were more than up to the task. I am fascinated by many of the judges' assessments. We return to the same old thing, as we return, again to the harassment and demolition of certain contestants.