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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 Ice Cream Immunity Challenge — Curtis returned for the immunity challenge. The contestants were asked to cook a dessert in 90 minutes with an ice cream inspired by winter. In addition to immunity, the winner would also have their ice cream sold at Coles supermarkets. Ben, Depinder and Jamie received praise from the […]
Episode Summary Maggie Beer Time versus Ingredients Elimination Challenge — The contestants apart from Laura had up to 90 minutes with twelve sets of ingredients set by guest judge Maggie Beer, with one set available every five minutes. Alana, Audra and Snezana start off with 80 minutes, Alana made a lemon ginger biscuit tart with […]
Episode Summary Sooshi Mango Mystery Box In a heartwarming and hilarious Mystery Box challenge, contestants must cook a dish worthy of a Nonna’s table under the watchful eyes of Sooshi Mango, for a shot at immunity. Don’t miss new episodes of your favorite show MasterChef Australia All Season Celebrity MasterChef Australia Season 02 MasterChef Australia […]
Episode Summary Air Fryer Mystery Box — The Top 10 faced a mystery box containing an air fryer for which the contestants have to use to cook a dish, the judges also banned the ovens for being used in the challenge. Don’t miss new episodes of your favorite show MasterChef Australia All Season Celebrity MasterChef […]
Episode Summary Pressure Test: John Demetrios’ Chocolate Meteor The MasterChef contestants face a pressure given by Dessert Master winner John Demetrios. In the hope of winning immunity, they’ll have to recreate his Chocolate Meteor. Don’t miss new episodes of your favorite show MasterChef Australia All Season Celebrity MasterChef Australia Season 02 MasterChef Australia Season 17 […]
Episode Summary Philip Khoury ‘Dawn of a Tropical New Day’ Pressure Test – Alana, Andre and Snezana had 2+1⁄4 hours to re-create guest chef Philip Khoury’s plant-based dessert ‘Dawn of a Tropical New Day’. All three contestants struggled with the concept that plant based ingredients behave differently to recipes with dairy and eggs. Snezana had […]
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 […]