MasterChef Junior USA Season 3 Episode 3 Grandad Gordon!

In MasterChef Junior USA season 3 episode 3, titled "Grandad Gordon!", the contestants are in for a surprise when renowned chef and judge Gordon Ramsay's family members show up in the MasterChef kitchen. While the young chefs are excited to meet and cook for Ramsay's loved ones, they are also nervous as they know they will have to deliver their very best.

The episode begins with Ramsay walking into the kitchen to introduce the challenge to the young chefs. His jovial demeanor is a welcome change from his typically intense persona. He proceeds to announce that the contestants will be cooking for one of his family members who has flown in all the way from Scotland to judge the dishes they create. The junior chefs are excited and curious to find out who the family member is.

As the mystery family member walks into the kitchen, the young chefs are shocked to see that it is none other than Ramsay's 73-year-old father-in-law, fiery Italian chef Giovanni. The contestants, who usually energize the kitchen with their bubbly personalities, can't help but feel intimidated as they know they're being judged by a very experienced chef. Giovanni reveals that he's going to be inspecting the young chefs' creations while Ramsay adds to that fact that his father-in-law is particularly tough to please.

As the contestants prep their stations and start cooking, it becomes apparent that Giovanni is evaluating all their dishes with a hawk-like eye. The chefs feel the pressure to impress him as they know he holds the key to win or lose the challenge. The young chefs must balance creating a dish that reflects their culinary competence while also incorporating Giovanni's fondness for traditional Italian ingredients and flavors.

As the chefs finish plating their dishes, they're called out one-by-one to present their creations to Giovanni. The juniors can barely contain their excitement and nervousness as they stand before the elder chef. Some dishes impress him, while others do not. Giovanni doesn't hold back and gives the juniors constructive criticism where needed.

Following the main challenge, the contestants then head into an elimination challenge where they must replicate Giovanni's recipe for a classic Sicilian dish - spaghetti alle vongole. The juniors put their best foot forward knowing that the person leaving this challenge will fall one step short of the MasterChef trophy.

Overall, the episode showcases a more relaxed and uplifting side of Ramsay, exposing the juniors to his family and their food heritage. It's also a challenge that tests the juniors' ability to take instructions and create a dish reflecting the tastes and preferences of the guest judge. An overall fun episode that delivers a few laughs while keeping the stakes high.