"...3, 2, 1!"
[00:00:00]
[Ding!]
"The Semi-Finals have officially come to an end!" Faris declared, his voice echoing through the arena. "All the contestants, please step back from your stations."
As instructed, the contestants moved away, their expressions either tense or calm.
"Now, let us explain the new rules for the judging process," Layla added. "This round will be scored differently from the previous ones. Each contestant will present their dish individually, explaining the inspiration, why they made it, and so on. The judges will taste and give their scores, but there is one more new rule this year."
"That's right, everyone!" Faris leaned forward with a grin. "This time, contestants will also judge each other!"
The spectators let out exclamations while contestants had surprised looks on their faces.
"Wait, let me explain." Faris raised his hand to calm them down. "It is a bit different and separate from the official panel's scoring."
