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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.
Top Billed Cast
Episodes
Episode 1 · Sydney Sizzles
The auditions begin!
Episode 2 · Audition 2
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
Episode 3 · Audition 3
Melbourne
Episode 4 · Top 50 (1) - Taste Test
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 5 · Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
Episode 6 · The Top 20 Revealed
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
Episode 7 · 20 Ways with Chicken
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
Episode 8 · Sam And The Sausage
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
Episode 9 · Sushi Stress
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
Episode 10 · The First Cut
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
Episode 11 · Cooking With The Masters
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
Episode 12 · Rabbit Season
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
Episode 13 · The Tarte Tatin Test
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
Episode 14 · Brent vs Boetz
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
Episode 15 · Banquet Wars
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
Episode 16 · A Blow for Brent
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
Episode 17 · Class Is In
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
Episode 18 · Julia's Divine Dumplings
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
Episode 19 · Attack of the Killer Squid
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
Episode 20 · Julia and the Duck
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
Episode 21 · Aisle Panic
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
Episode 22 · An Emotional Elimination
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
Episode 23 · Soufflés and Stir-fries
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
Episode 24 · The Steaks are Raised
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
Episode 25 · Sweet Success
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Episode 26 · Chris vs Alex Herbert
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Episode 27 · Feeding Frenzy
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
Episode 28 · Kate's Tough Decision
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
Episode 29 · The Perfect Chip
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 30 · Best of British
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
Episode 31 · Paella Pain
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
Episode 32 · Justine vs Guy Grossi
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
Episode 33 · Fishy Business
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
Episode 34 · The Great Bait Debate
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
Episode 35 · Lemon Goodness
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
Episode 36 · Double Trouble
Invention Test 5
Episode 37 · Not So Sweet
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
Episode 38 · Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
Episode 39 · Canape Frenzy
Martini Club Team Challenge
Episode 40 · And Then There Were Seven
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
