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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 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 Summary55 Top 4 compete for 10k in travel vouchers with ingredients inspired by the judge’s travels. Episode Summary56 The final 4 must gamble on an ingredient to cook either sweet or savoury. Episode Summary57 Advantage Challenge: Time Auction The final 3 take on a classic MCK challenge; the Time Auction. Episode Summary58 The Fun […]
Episode Summary Qatar Mystery Box Challenge — The top 8 arrived at Doha and their mystery box contained local ingredients, at least one of which the contestants had to include in a dish in 75 minutes. Sarah’s lamb consomme with date rough puff and Snezana’s mezze platter received praise, but it was Callum’s poached hamour […]
Episode Summary IDAM Six-course Degustation Immunity Challenge Contestants cook a fine dining menu, inspired by local cultural sights. 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 Season 15 MasterChef Australia Season 14 MasterChef Australia Season 13 […]
Episode Summary Qatar Airways Business Class Immunity Challenge — The remaining contestants arrived at Hamad International Airport at the Qatar Airways Business class lounge for which they have to create a dish for the business class menu in 75 minutes. Laura’s ricotta & mushroom tortellini and Alana’s moreton bay bugs receive positive reviews from the […]
Episode Summary Junda Khoo’s Laksa Taste-Test Elimination Challenge The cooks take part in a laksa taste-test, set by one of Australia’s most renowned Malaysian chefs. First four cooks who guess the wrong ingredient, must fight for their place in the competition. Don’t miss new episodes of your favorite show MasterChef Australia All Season Celebrity MasterChef […]
Episode Summary Mystery Box: Goo — The mystery box challenge for sweet week contained a ‘golden goo’: the contestants had 75 minutes to create a gooey dish. The top four dishes were Callum’s chocolate and macadamia cremeux with parsnip, wattleseed & saltbush, Laura’s amaretto affogato, Andre’s amaro caramel gnocchi and almond ice cream, and Beau’s […]
Episode Summary Immunity Pressure Test: Poh‘s Big Bake Off — Andre, Beau, Callum and Laura had 3.75 hours to re-create three of Poh’s bakes from her business Jamface: mille-feuille, rhubarb lily tart, and strawberry and lychee chiffon cake. Callum’s efforts had the most criticism from the judges as his cake didn’t rise as well as […]
Episode Summary Jelly Gems Taste Test Immunity Challenge — The contestants apart from Laura take part in a two round immunity cook. In round 2 they took it in turns to taste different jellies and identify the flavour, the five left remaining to guess the flavours correctly move on two round 2. Audra, Callum, Declan, […]
Episode Summary Sweet Nostalgia Elimination Challenge — The contestants apart from Laura and Callum had 75 minutes to cook a dessert inspired by their childhood memories. Sarah’s cereal, Snezana’s honey cake and Depinder’s tropical lamington were announced as the top 3 dishes by the judges. Theo had issues with the baking of his baklava and […]