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“MasterChef Australia” Season 17 premiered on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 7:30 PM AEST on Channel 10, with episodes available for streaming on 10Play. This season marks the second iteration of the “Back to Win” format, featuring 24 returning contestants from previous seasons competing for the coveted title and a grand prize of $250,000
The judging panel for Season 17 includes:
Andy Allen: Winner of Season 4 and long-standing judge.
Poh Ling Yeow: Runner-up of Season 1 and beloved culinary figure.
Sofia Levin: Renowned food writer and critic.
Jean-Christophe Novelli: Acclaimed French chef with multiple Michelin stars.
Additionally, Gordon Ramsay appeared as a guest judge during the premiere week, setting high standards with challenging tasks .
The season brings back a diverse group of talented chefs, including:
Andre Ursini: Season 1 contestant and successful restaurateur.
Callum Hann: Season 2 runner-up and culinary educator.
Laura Sharrad: Season 6 runner-up and Italian cuisine specialist.
Sarah Todd: Season 6 contestant and international restaurateur.
Rhiannon Anderson: Season 15 runner-up, returning with renewed determination .
These contestants bring a wealth of experience and unique culinary perspectives to the competition.
Season 17 follows the traditional “MasterChef Australia” format, featuring Mystery Box challenges, Pressure Tests, and Immunity Cook-offs. Notably, the premiere week included a team service challenge set by Gordon Ramsay, where contestants had to create dishes featuring carrots and corn
The season emphasizes creativity, technical skills, and the personal growth of returning contestants as they vie for the title.
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Episode Summary Vue De Monde Service Immunity Challenge — Ben, Callum, Depinder and Laura arrived at Vue de Monde restaurant where they met head chef Hugh Allen for a degustation service challenge. Each contestant had 2.5 hours and to create a dish that featured an ingredient used at the restaurant. Callum had wasabi leaves, Ben […]
Episode Summary Immunity Challenge: Heartfelt Letters. Letters from their loved ones inspire contestants to cook an immunity-winning dish and claim a coveted spot in this year’s top five. Don’t miss new episodes of your favorite show MasterChef Australia All Season Celebrity MasterChef Australia Season 02 MasterChef Australia Season 17 MasterChef Australia Season 16 MasterChef Australia […]
Episode Summary Winner’s Pantry Elimination Challenge — The contestants apart from Callum and Laura were set an elimination challenge by previous winners Julie Goodwin and Nat Thaipun, who each chose a pantry of ingredients they used in their final dish at their finale. In the two-round elimination, the contestants had to choose which pantry to […]
Episode Summary Favourite Ingredients Mystery Box — The top 5 faced a mystery box with ingredients they chose at the start of the competition, for which they have 75 minutes to cook a dish using those ingredients. The winner will have the final immunity for the season. Laura’s King George whiting with salt-baked turnips received […]
Episode Summary Inspired by Vaughan Mabee’s ‘snacks’, contestants have two hours to create a spectacular ‘one bite’ wonder that represents who they are and keep them safe from elimination. Don’t miss new episodes of your favorite show MasterChef Australia All Season Celebrity MasterChef Australia Season 02 MasterChef Australia Season 17 MasterChef Australia Season 16 MasterChef […]
Episode Summary Cold Meats Sandwich Immunity Challenge It’s viral week and vying for immunity once again, the contestants are challenged to create the ultimate “scrollable” cold meats sandwich followed by a viral dish mash-up. Don’t miss new episodes of your favorite show MasterChef Australia All Season Celebrity MasterChef Australia Season 02 MasterChef Australia Season 17 […]
Episode Summary Barbecue Battle Two-Round Immunity Challenge It’s the classic MasterChef team-relay challenge where four teams must compete create a savoury dish that uses potatoes in at least two ways. Don’t miss new episodes of your favorite show MasterChef Australia All Season Celebrity MasterChef Australia Season 02 MasterChef Australia Season 17 MasterChef Australia Season 16 […]
Episode Summary Andy Cooks’ Elimination Challenge The contestants had to compete in a two-round elimination challenge. For the first round, they had 45 minutes to create a dish with a cheese pull. The judges, including Andy, praised Alana’s knafeh cigars, Audra’s curry chicken kataifi, Depinder’s cheesy lamb samosas, and Laura’s Sicilian arancini. Andre, Ben, Callum, […]
Episode Summary International Cuisine Elimination Challenge — The contestants, apart from Callum, had up to 75 minutes to create a dish inspired by a country to which Qatar Airways flies. Alana chose Lebanon, Audra and Jamie chose Spain, Ben chose Greece, Depinder and Sarah chose France, Laura chose Italy and Snezana chose Turkey but took […]
Episode Summary Lee Kum Kee Mystery Box Today’s mystery box is a head-to-head battle between those fatefully matched with the same Lee Kum Kee sauce to earn their spot in tomorrow’s immunity challenge. Don’t miss new episodes of your favorite show MasterChef Australia All Season Celebrity MasterChef Australia Season 02 MasterChef Australia Season 17 MasterChef […]