Season 10

2018 · 61 episodes

Episodes

1Auditions Part 1The amateur cooks are given one hour to recreate their signature dish for the first of the two judges' auditions. The judges introduce the nine past winners of the program, who are there to cheer them on.
2Auditions Part 2After handing out 18 aprons on the first day of cooking, the judges are looking for six more cooks to round out the top 24. The cooks who were given a second chance will battle it out in a challenge.
3Individual Hospitality Cooking ChallengeOur 2018 cooks enter the MasterChef kitchen for their first challenge as the top 24. The contestants need to imagine they are hosting the judges at their house for a meal, cooking anything they want.
4Home Fridge Elimination ChallengeIn the first elimination challenge of the season, three contestants fight to stay in the competition. They are given 75 minutes to cook, using only the ingredients contained in their fridges from home.
5Eclectic Mystery Box Challenge & Perception Invention TestThe 23 cooks enter the kitchen for the first mystery box challenge of the season. This time, the rules are changing: the winner of the mystery box will get a game-changing advantage.
6Pressure Test - Maggie BeerThe three contestants with the least impressive dishes from the invention test face-off in the pressure test. Queen of the kitchen Maggie Beer enters with the dish to be recreated.
7Immunity Challenge - Shui IshizakiThe winner of the mystery box challenge and the three best-performing cooks from the invention test will compete for immunity, with Shannon Bennett back in the kitchen to guide and mentor the contestants.
8Team Challenge: MCGThe contestants find themselves on the turf of the iconic MCG for the first team challenge. Split into two teams, each must cook delicious and nutritious food for 50 diners using a different protein.
9Elimination Challenge - Source of InspirationThe losing team from the MCG service challenge must face-off in this elimination challenge. The contestants must cook something inspired by the dish that made them fall in love with food.
10Nigella's Mystery Box & Invention TestCulinary goddess Nigella Lawson arrives in the kitchen for a week of challenges and surprises. The lid is lifted on Nigella's mystery box to reveal some of her favourite ingredients.
11Pressure Test - Nigella LawsonThe bottom three contestants from the previous invention test will face off in this episode's pressure test. The contestants have 75 minutes to complete four of Nigella Lawson's favourite chocolate dishes.
12Immunity Challenge - Alanna SapwellThe winning contestant from the mystery box challenge joins the top three contestants from the invention test in this episode's two round immunity challenge.
13Team Challenge - Battle Of The BrunchIn a team service challenge, it will be a battle of the brunches, as in two groups of 10, they take over two cafes. Contestants will have real customers, with real orders and real dockets.
14Elimination Challenge & Nigella's MasterclassThe contestants in the losing team are in the kitchen for what will be the last time for one of them. Plus, the first Masterclass of the season with Nigella Lawson.
15Gordon Ramsay's Mystery Box Challenge & Invention TestIn one of the biggest surprises of the season so far, and in a program first, Gordon Ramsay enters the kitchen for a mystery box challenge.
16Pressure Test - Gordon RamsayWith Gordon Week off to a flying start, the bottom three contestants in the invention test roll up to the kitchen ready to cook for their place in the competition with a pressure test.
17Immunity Challenge - 3 vs 3Our mystery box winner and the top two dishes from the invention test will have the chance to cook for immunity with Gordon Ramsay as their mentor.
18Team Challenge - Three-course mealThe contestants enter the kitchen only to find Gordon Ramsay, who is already yelling at them to hurry up. Divided into two teams, they prepare a three-course meal for 50 diners.
19Elimination Challenge - Gordon's ChallengeIt's the last day of Gordon week. The team who lost the service challenge will have to cook for their lives. The contestants had to recreate a three-Michelin star chicken dish from Restaurant Gordon Ramsay by chef Matt Abé in the two-and a-half hour Pressure Test
2020/20 Mystery Box Challenge & Honey Invention TestContestants are shopping for their own mystery box ingredients with only $20 and 20 minutes. Maker of the best dish goes through to the immunity challenge, followed by the winners of the invention test.
21Pressure Test - Darren PurcheseThe losing team from yesterday's invention test are in the kitchen, ready to fight for their place in the competition.
22Immunity Challenge - Jacqui ChallinorThe winner of Sunday night's mystery box, along with the members of the winning team in the invention test relay will compete for a coveted immunity pin.
23Team Challenge - From MemoryThe judges surprise the contestants by announcing that this episode, a few of them will be journeying to the wide blue yonder.
24Elimination Challenge - Curtis StoneThe eight contestants who lost the previous challenge are cooking in this episode's elimination, with Curtis Stone to keep them company.
25South Australia Mystery Box Challenge & Night Market Team ChallengeIt's the beginning of South Australia Week for the contestants, where they will be cooking with some of the best ingredients South Australia has to offer.
26Pressure Test - D'Arenberg CubeThe contestants find themselves at the incredible D'Arenberg Cube restaurant in the heart of McLaren Vale wine country, with the bottom two teams from the night market challenge facing elimination.
27Immunity Challenge - Mt Lofty HouseThis immunity challenge takes place at the stunning Mt Lofty House in the Adelaide Hills. Does our contestant have what it takes to outscore the chef and win immunity?
28Table Grapes Team Challenge - Barossa ValleyThe team challenge will take place in the Barossa Valley. Divided into two teams, contestants will be given two hours to prepare an entree, main and dessert with each course celebrating table grapes.
29Maggie Beer's Elimination Challenge & Poh and Callum's MasterclassFor the elimination challenge, the contestants go to Maggie Beer's Eatery in the Barossa Valley. Plus, a masterclass takes place at the Adelaide Markets.
30Mystery Bread Box Challenge & Spaghetti Bolognese Reinvention TestThe contestants arrive back at the kitchen after a week of adventure in South Australia. There is a lot at stake, knowing that the top 10 is just around the corner.
31Pressure Test - Alla Wolf-TaskerThe bottom three contestants from the invention test are facing elimination.
32Immunity Challenge - Andy HarmerThe winner of the mystery box and the top three from the invention test have the chance to cook for immunity.
33Team Challenge - Three-course fire challengeThe contestants find themselves in the Dandenong Ranges where a fiery team challenge awaits them. To cook a three-course meal, all they have to use is fire.
34World Cuisine Elimination Challenge & Second Chance Cook-OffThe losing team from the previous challenge arrive at the kitchen for what will be the last time for one of them.
35Adriano Zumbo’s Mystery Box Challenge & Team Invention Test – Sweet WeekThe judges reveal this is Sweet Week. To kick off the week, they introduce the master of sweets, Adriano Zumbo, who has selected the mystery box ingredients and will reveal the invention test.
36Pressure Test: Katherine SabbathContinuing Sweet Week, the judges are joined by social media cake superstar Katherine Sabbath. The bottom two teams from the previous invention test will face off in a pressure test.
37Immunity Challenge - Alice WrightOur two Sweet Week mystery box winners and the winning team from Zumbo’s invention test compete for immunity over two rounds
38Team Service Challenge – Tonka & CodaGeorge pays a surprise visit to the Masterchef contestant house with a special guest. Together, they reveal the challenge.
39Elimination Challenge - Kirsten TibballsThe losing team from the previous challenge will fight for their place in the competition.
40The Everything Mystery Box & Dish for a KingFor the mystery box challenge the contestants find a big surprise among their ingredients. Later, the invention test is a chance for the contestants to prove they deserve to be in the top 10.
41Pressure Test - Saransh GoilaThe bottom three contestants from the invention test face elimination in a pressure test.
42Immunity Challenge - Ashley DavisThe mystery box winner and the top three contestants from the invention test compete for immunity.
43Team Challenge - Canapes for the Royal ReceptionThe contestants receive a surprise message in the MasterChef house which informs them of their next group challenge and where they'll be travelling to.
44Elimination Challenge - Picture PerfectContinuing their adventure, the contestants arrive at their next destination. The two losing teams from the previous challenge face elimination in this challenge.
45Mystery Box Challenge - Surprise Ingredient & Invention Test: Oil, Salt and PepperThis week the judges have a surprise - it's survival week and the contestants will be cooking for their lives every day. By the end of the week one of them will win the most powerful advantage.
46Re-Invention Test - Retro TV DinnersAs survival week continues, the contestants are shocked to discover that another challenge may lead to elimination. Tonight, they have to turn a tray of terror in to a modern masterpiece.
47Time or IngredientsThe contestants remaining in survival week will learn all about making decisions under pressure as they decide what is of more value to them: time or ingredients.
48Off-Site Challenge - Panama Dining RoomThe challenge is off site at Panama Dining Room, in Melbourne's inner-city suburb of Fitzroy. The contestants will be cooking a main course and dessert for 25 people each.
49Elimination Challenge - Peter Gilmore's Snow Egg & MasterclassThis is no ordinary elimination, but a pressure test with an iconic dish. How will the contestants cope with this massive challenge? Plus, join us for a masterclass
50Mystery Box Challenge - Loved Ones & Invention Test - Vue de MondeOur 7 remaining contestants are in the MasterChef kitchen ready to fight for their place with a big surprise awaiting them. What will the contestants be challenged with for tonight's invention test?
51Pressure Test - Joe GrbacThe bottom three contestants from the invention test face elimination. Which of our contestants will be able to save their place in the competition with a pressure test like no other?
52Fast-Track to Finals Week - Matt or Reynold?The winner of the mystery box and of the invention test will face off in round one, vying for the chance to cook off against a professional cook in round two to get fast tracked to Finals Week.
53Off-Site Challenge - Second Bite at LuminareThis episode is all about raising money for Second Bite, a charity that the program supports. The contestants will cook using only ingredients donated by the charity, cooking a six-course degustation.
54Elimination Challenge - Taste Test in Three Rounds & Curtis Stone's MasterClassThis is the final elimination before Finals Week, and will determine the top five for 2018. It's an elimination over three rounds. Plus, a MasterClass with Curtis Stone.
55Mystery Box Challenge - Past Seasons & Invention Test - No RulesToday marks the first day of Finals Week for 2018. Each contestant will cook with one of five mystery boxes from a past season - who will be make it through to the next challenge?
56Pressure Test - Ashley Palmer-WattsIt’s the first pressure test of finals week and the bottom three contestants from the previous invention test line up for what will be the last time in the MasterChef kitchen for one of them.
57Two-Round Cook-Off - Three SeasonsWe are down to the top four in the competition and they will compete for a massive advantage. Just days from the grand finale, this advantage will be a game changer.
58Service Challenge - IcebergsThe contestants arrive in Sydney at the iconic Icebergs restaurant in Bondi. They are competing for a place in the semifinal and need to be inspired by the Italian menu at Icebergs.
59Elimination Challenge - Three-Course Meal for Four Top Chefs & MasterClassThe elimination challenge will determine who will go into the semifinal. The bottom three contestants will fight it out for their place in the competition. Plus, a final MasterClass of the season.
60Semi-Finals - Service ChallengeIt is the semifinal of 2018. Our top three contestants are told that they will be cooking for some very special guests.
61Grand FinaleIt’s the grand finale of 2018 and our top 24 has been whittled down to two home cooks battling it out in one final day in the kitchen.