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Tim Mälzer Opens Up as Judging Dispute Marks Latest ‘Meisterklasse’ Episode

The VOX series centers on high-pressure tests designed to forge a personal culinary signature.

Overview

  • Guest chef Gennaro Contaldo demonstrated how to build flavor from a few ingredients before contestants faced a 20-minute minced-meat challenge.
  • Tim Mälzer shared an emotional story about briefly quitting cooking earlier in his career to urge contestants to trust their own decisions.
  • A clash with three‑Michelin‑star advisor Jan Hartwig over dishes labeled off‑theme led Mälzer to walk out temporarily before returning.
  • The season continues on VOX with on‑demand access via RTL+, which hosts all six episodes.
  • The competition’s stakes include a €50,000 prize and exclusive mentorship from Mälzer, with Hartwig holding the final say on eliminations.