[s8e8] Bent Out Of Shape May 2026

The artists were tested on by creating large-scale sculptures using only metal rods.

The pressure shifted entirely to as the remaining six members fought for a spot in their coach’s top five.

Working in pairs, artists used angle grinders and welders to bend and fuse metal rods into dynamic 3D sculptures made entirely of lines. [S8E8] Bent Out of Shape

The winners gained the critical power to assign human canvases in the Elimination Tattoo.

Many viewers and even some fellow contestants felt the judging was particularly harsh toward Gia Rose . Despite Mike’s pinup being widely criticized as "busted" or technically inferior by some fans, the judges ultimately focused on Gia's struggle to maintain consistent quality throughout the competition. Elimination Results Winner: Gian Karle. Bottom Three: Ryan Ashley , Gia Rose, and Mike McAskill . Eliminated: Gia Rose . Where to Watch The artists were tested on by creating large-scale

While some pairs struggled with the technical aspects of welding, others, like Ryan Ashley and Gia Rose , were praised for their artistic approach. Elimination Tattoo: Team Peck's Top Five

To demonstrate versatility and technical precision to avoid being the next person cut from the team. Performance Highlights: Gian Karle won Best Tattoo of the Day . The winners gained the critical power to assign

and Gia Rose found themselves in the bottom alongside Mike McAskill (often referred to as Mike).