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MasterChef Australia is a Logie Award-winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by Shine Australia and screens on Network Ten. Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston serve as the show's main judges. Journalist Sarah Wilson hosted the first series, however her role was dropped at the end of the series.
Episode 72 : The Grand Finale
July. 19,2009
Finale Night - Poh and Julie competed against each other in three rounds consisting of a Taste Test, an Invention Test and a Pressure Test. Points would be earned for each test, with the winner decided based on the final tally after the three tests.
Episode 71 : The Tables Are Turned
July. 17,2009
Masterclass Reunion - The Top 20 contestants were reunited in the final Masterclass and revealed what they have been up to since leaving the show. Poh and Julie also challenged George and Gary to a Mystery Box Challenge.
Episode 70 : And Then There Were Two
July. 16,2009
Elimination Challenge 4 - The final elimination round before the final saw the contestants cooking the dishes they would include in self-authored recipe books with cookbook writer Donna Hay acting as the guest judge
Episode 69 : No Piece of Cake
July. 15,2009
Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
Episode 68 : Poh's Advantage
July. 14,2009
Elimination Challenge 2 - As Poh had won the pie challenge she designated Malaysian as the theme and picked coconut cream and ling fish for the core ingredients. The contestants had 90 minutes to make two courses.
Episode 67 : Pie Wars
July. 13,2009
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
Episode 66 : Finals Fever
July. 12,2009
Invention Test 9 - In the first challenge of the Finals Week, the contestants were asked to cook a meal under ten dollars using ingredients bought from the pantry that was converted into a supermarket
Episode 65 : Winter Warmers
July. 10,2009
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
Episode 64 : Taste Test
July. 09,2009
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
Episode 63 : Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
July. 08,2009
Matt Preston's Formal Dinner Challenge - The contestants had to cook for a dinner party hosted by Matt Preston for four leaders of the Australian food industry, Armando Percuoco, Margaret Fulton, Jacques Reymond and Cheong Liew. The five of them assessed the contestants' dishes, with the two worst performers being nominated for elimination
Episode 62 : Julie vs Adrian Richardson
July. 07,2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
Episode 61 : Macaroon Madness
July. 06,2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.
Episode 60 : Christmas in July
July. 05,2009
The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
Episode 59 : Shanks and Soufflés
July. 03,2009
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
Episode 58 : Thyme Out
July. 02,2009
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
Episode 57 : All at Sea
July. 01,2009
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
Episode 56 : Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
June. 30,2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
Episode 55 : Vision Quest
June. 29,2009
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
Episode 54 : Love is in the Air
June. 28,2009
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
Episode 53 : Show and Tell
June. 26,2009
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
Episode 52 : Sweet and Sour
June. 25,2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
Episode 51 : Battle of the Sexes
June. 24,2009
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
Episode 50 : Truffletastic!
June. 23,2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
Episode 49 : Old Faces Return
June. 22,2009
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
Episode 48 : Hello Hong Kong!
June. 21,2009
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
Episode 47 : Cocktail Hour
June. 19,2009
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
Episode 46 : Grain Pain
June. 18,2009
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
Episode 45 : Here Comes the Bride
June. 17,2009
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
Episode 44 : Justine vs Matt Moran
June. 16,2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
Episode 43 : Terrine Trauma
June. 15,2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
Episode 42 : Hits and Misses
June. 14,2009
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
Episode 41 : Sweet Treats
June. 12,2009
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
Episode 40 : And Then There Were Seven
June. 11,2009
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
Episode 39 : Canape Frenzy
June. 10,2009
Martini Club Team Challenge
Episode 38 : Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
June. 09,2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
Episode 37 : Not So Sweet
June. 08,2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
Episode 36 : Double Trouble
June. 07,2009
Invention Test 5
Episode 35 : Lemon Goodness
June. 05,2009
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
Episode 34 : The Great Bait Debate
June. 04,2009
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
Episode 33 : Fishy Business
June. 03,2009
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
Episode 32 : Justine vs Guy Grossi
June. 02,2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
Episode 31 : Paella Pain
June. 01,2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
Episode 30 : Best of British
May. 31,2009
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
Episode 29 : The Perfect Chip
May. 29,2009
Masterclass 4 - The perfect chip - Snapper in a Bag and Chunky Chips, Risotto with Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese, Rib Eye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Spinach
Episode 28 : Kate's Tough Decision
May. 28,2009
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
Episode 27 : Feeding Frenzy
May. 27,2009
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
Episode 26 : Chris vs Alex Herbert
May. 26,2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Episode 25 : Sweet Success
May. 25,2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Episode 24 : The Steaks are Raised
May. 24,2009
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
Episode 23 : Soufflés and Stir-fries
May. 22,2009
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
Episode 22 : An Emotional Elimination
May. 21,2009
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
Episode 21 : Aisle Panic
May. 20,2009
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
Episode 20 : Julia and the Duck
May. 19,2009
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
Episode 19 : Attack of the Killer Squid
May. 18,2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
Episode 18 : Julia's Divine Dumplings
May. 17,2009
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
Episode 17 : Class Is In
May. 15,2009
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
Episode 16 : A Blow for Brent
May. 14,2009
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
Episode 15 : Banquet Wars
May. 13,2009
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
Episode 14 : Brent vs Boetz
May. 12,2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
Episode 13 : The Tarte Tatin Test
May. 11,2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
Episode 12 : Rabbit Season
May. 10,2009
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
Episode 11 : Cooking With The Masters
May. 08,2009
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
Episode 10 : The First Cut
May. 07,2009
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
Episode 9 : Sushi Stress
May. 06,2009
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
Episode 8 : Sam And The Sausage
May. 05,2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
Episode 7 : 20 Ways with Chicken
May. 04,2009
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
Episode 6 : The Top 20 Revealed
May. 03,2009
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
Episode 5 : Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
May. 01,2009
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
Episode 4 : Top 50 (1) - Taste Test
April. 30,2009
In the first ever Masterchef Australia elimination challenge, 12 contestants fighting for their place in the competition choose from a large variety of fresh ingredients and have just 45 minutes to be as creative as possible to impress the judges.
Episode 3 : Audition 3
April. 29,2009
Melbourne
Episode 2 : Audition 2
April. 28,2009
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
Episode 1 : Sydney Sizzles
April. 27,2009
The auditions begin!
Seasons
Season 16
This season feature 4 judges. Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Poh Ling Yeow. The number of contestants increased from 18 to 22. Like the previous 2 seasons, the season omitted the broadcast of the audition stage. Only one Immunity Pin is up for grabs this season.
Season 15
Returning for its 15th season, MasterChef Australia is back to deliver a series full of twists and turns with Secrets & Surprises.
Originally scheduled to premiere 1 May 2023, the series was postponed due to the sudden passing of judge Jock Zonfrillo the night before.
Season 14
Jock Zonfrillo, Andy Allen and Melissa Leong return to judge Season 14 of MasterChef Australia: Fans & Favourites.
Original champion Julie Goodwin leads the 12 returning cooks who compete alongside 12 newcomers (and no auditions). The MasterChef kitchen also once again plays host to chefs from Australia and overseas, including Adriano Zumbo, Shannon Bennet, Curtis Stone, Reynold Poernomo, Clare Smyth, Alla Wolf-Tasker, Josh Niland and Maggie Beer.
Season 13
Judges Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen are back in the MasterChef Australia kitchen, ready to introduce the next generation of exceptional home cooks. 2021 will be seasoned to perfection with some of the world’s most recognisable and beloved chefs including Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi, Heston Blumenthal, Massimo Bottura and Clare Smyth - plus homegrown sensations including Curtis Stone, Kirsten Tibballs, Darren Purchese, Alla Wolf-Tasker, Scott Pickett, Poh Ling Yeow, Callum Hann and Reynold Poernomo, all set to challenge the top 24 contestants.
Sacrificing everything to follow their food dreams, this season’s passionate contestants have put their lives on hold to be part of this life-changing experience. With heart, soul and drive, this season’s exceptional contestants will follow their food dreams and make magic happen.
Season 12
Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen take the helm of the show that celebrates food and the love of food.
Jock, Melissa and Andy will be joined in the MasterChef Australia kitchen by a delicious assortment of the world’s best chefs, including Gordon Ramsay, Heston Blumenthal and Curtis Stone, to serve up the 12th helping of MasterChef Australia. The traditional MasterChef Australia recipe also boasts some new ingredients when the best of the best from the past 11 seasons return to the kitchen in MasterChef Australia – Back To Win.
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