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My Kitchen Rules 2026<\/a> has delivered one of Kitchen HQ\u2019s most unexpected results so far. The first elimination round saw two of the strongest teams <\/a>battling it out, leaving the contestants and judges lost for words at how quickly the competition can change. <\/p>\n Mother-daughter duo Krysten and Lucy<\/a> and best friends Harrison and Oliver<\/a> competed in a two-course banquet challenge for their elimination round. <\/a><\/p>\n This result caused quite a stir among fans, with viewers pointing out that these competitors are most people\u2019s \u201cfavourite teams\u201d and that they \u201ccan think of one or two other teams that should go before these two\u201d. <\/p>\n \u201cAbsolutely rigged,\u201d one fan commented online. \u201cThis was done for ratings and ratings only.\u201d<\/p>\n The competition was so tight that, in the end, their average team scores ended up the same. However, after Manu and Colin<\/a> gave their critiques, Krysten and Lucy just fell short, sending the beloved pair home.<\/p>\n Speaking to WHO after their elimination, the mother-daughter duo admitted that they agreed with the fan sentiment, revealing a behind-the-scenes secret that explains why they were eliminated so soon.<\/p>\n Krysten and Lucy reveal secret strategy: \u2018It just didn\u2019t make sense\u2019<\/p>\n When Lucy and Krysten were initially selected to compete in the elimination round, they were lost for words (as were many fans). <\/p>\n \u201cThat was such a shock,\u201d they told WHO. \u201cBecause we\u2019re the sort of people who, if we stuff it up, we will own that 100%. But we honestly didn\u2019t feel like we stuffed anything up.\u201d<\/p>\n During the elimination round, they had a similar reaction as they received mostly positive feedback and only a couple of negative critiques that they didn\u2019t think were enough to tip them over the edge.<\/p>\n \u201cOkay, the cardamom buns could have had a bit more cream in them,\u201d Lucy told WHO. \u201cBut it\u2019s like, that\u2019s it? Everything else kind of works.\u201d<\/p>\n While the pair were told that their \u201cpistachio stuffed dates [were] so delicious\u201d, they were also told that this element and the biscuits \u201cshouldn\u2019t have been there\u201d. <\/p>\n \u201cBut it\u2019s like, \u2018Okay, but they were done really well.\u2019 So maybe they should have been there?\u201d Krysten added. \u201cI don\u2019t know. It just didn\u2019t make sense.\u201d<\/p>\n The only explanation they could think of was that they were seen as a threat that needed to be eliminated.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t know if there was any strategy involved,\u201d Krysten said. \u201cBut if you were using strategy, it would be a good idea to get rid of a strong team.\u201d<\/p>\n Lucy and Krysten were held at a \u2018higher standard\u2019<\/p>\n Lucy also joked to WHO about how often she was asked by production to talk about the fact that she was a \u201cself-taught baker\u201d, and how this meant she and her mum were held to a higher standard.<\/p>\n \u201cI felt like as well, because they make me say every two seconds that I was a self-taught baker, they held us to a bit of a higher standard, especially with the dessert,\u201d Lucy said. \u201cFor example, love Angus and Simon, but if Angus and Simon had made that dessert, everyone would have been like, \u2018Oh, my God, these guys can cook!\u2019<\/p>\n \u201cLike, \u2018We\u2019re going to keep them in the competition!’\u201d<\/p>\n The BTS reason why Krysten and Lucy were \u2018booted\u2019 from MKR<\/p>\n However, on top of this double standard and secret scoring strategy, Krysten and Lucy confessed that there was most likely another factor working behind the scenes that led to their \u201cdownfall\u201d: their lack of drama<\/a>. <\/p>\n \u201cI think in some ways that might have been a bit of a downfall for us because we\u2019re not very dramatic in the kitchen<\/a>,\u201d Krysten confessed. \u201cLike, we don\u2019t have disasters. We don\u2019t yell at each other, or if there is a disaster, we\u2019re like, \u2018Okay, so this has happened, let\u2019s try and fix it.\u2019 We\u2019re not crying on the floor.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd I feel like because that\u2019s not great TV, I think it was just more incentive to potentially boot us out.\u201d<\/p>\n The home of celebrity, culture and conversation. <\/p>\n Subscribe to the WHO newsletter <\/p>\n \n The inside scoop on the stories everyone is talking about, delivered straight to your inbox.\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Never miss an exclusive celebrity interview or pop culture moment. <\/p>\n \n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Sign up for our newsletter<\/p>\n Sign up for the latest news from Who including offers and discounts we choose to share with you<\/p>\n Disclaimer: By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy<\/a> & Terms of Use<\/a><\/p>\n About your privacy Are Media Pty Limited collects your personal information through this site to process registrations, send out newsletters, communicate offers, discounts, competitions, or surveys, and to provide you with targeted advertising based on your online activities. 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Lucy and Krysten revealed that they were held to a higher standard than the other contestants. Credit: Channel Seven.<\/p>\n
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