Season 10

01 Auditions Part 1 Episode 17th May 2018 The 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. 02 Auditions Part 2 Episode 28th May 2018 After 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. 03 Individual Hospitality Cooking Challenge Episode 39th May 2018 Our 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. 04 Home Fridge Elimination Challenge Episode 410th May 2018 In 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. 05 Eclectic Mystery Box Challenge & Perception Invention Test Episode 513th May 2018 The 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. 06 Pressure Test - Maggie Beer Episode 614th May 2018 The 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. 07 Immunity Challenge - Shui Ishizaki Episode 715th May 2018 The 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. 08 Team Challenge: MCG Episode 816th May 2018 The 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. 09 Elimination Challenge - Source of Inspiration Episode 917th May 2018 The 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. 10 Nigella's Mystery Box & Invention Test Episode 1020th May 2018 Culinary 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. 11 Pressure Test - Nigella Lawson Episode 1121st May 2018 The 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. 12 Immunity Challenge - Alanna Sapwell Episode 1222nd May 2018 The winning contestant from the mystery box challenge joins the top three contestants from the invention test in this episode's two round immunity challenge. 13 Team Challenge - Battle Of The Brunch Episode 1323rd May 2018 In 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. 14 Elimination Challenge & Nigella's Masterclass Episode 1424th May 2018 The 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. 15 Gordon Ramsay's Mystery Box Challenge & Invention Test Episode 1527th May 2018 In 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. 16 Pressure Test - Gordon Ramsay Episode 1628th May 2018 With 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. 17 Immunity Challenge - 3 vs 3 Episode 1729th May 2018 Our 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. 18 Team Challenge - Three-course meal Episode 1830th May 2018 The 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. 19 Elimination Challenge - Gordon's Challenge Episode 1931st May 2018 It'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 20 20/20 Mystery Box Challenge & Honey Invention Test Episode 203rd June 2018 Contestants 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. 21 Pressure Test - Darren Purchese Episode 214th June 2018 The losing team from yesterday's invention test are in the kitchen, ready to fight for their place in the competition. 22 Immunity Challenge - Jacqui Challinor Episode 225th June 2018 The 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. 23 Team Challenge - From Memory Episode 236th June 2018 The judges surprise the contestants by announcing that this episode, a few of them will be journeying to the wide blue yonder. 24 Elimination Challenge - Curtis Stone Episode 247th June 2018 The eight contestants who lost the previous challenge are cooking in this episode's elimination, with Curtis Stone to keep them company. 25 South Australia Mystery Box Challenge & Night Market Team Challenge Episode 2510th June 2018 It'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. 26 Pressure Test - D'Arenberg Cube Episode 2611th June 2018 The 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. 27 Immunity Challenge - Mt Lofty House Episode 2712th June 2018 This 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? 28 Table Grapes Team Challenge - Barossa Valley Episode 2813th June 2018 The 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. 29 Maggie Beer's Elimination Challenge & Poh and Callum's Masterclass Episode 2914th June 2018 For the elimination challenge, the contestants go to Maggie Beer's Eatery in the Barossa Valley. Plus, a masterclass takes place at the Adelaide Markets. 30 Mystery Bread Box Challenge & Spaghetti Bolognese Reinvention Test Episode 3017th June 2018 The 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. 31 Pressure Test - Alla Wolf-Tasker Episode 3118th June 2018 The bottom three contestants from the invention test are facing elimination. 32 Immunity Challenge - Andy Harmer Episode 3219th June 2018 The winner of the mystery box and the top three from the invention test have the chance to cook for immunity. 33 Team Challenge - Three-course fire challenge Episode 3320th June 2018 The 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. 34 World Cuisine Elimination Challenge & Second Chance Cook-Off Episode 3421st June 2018 The losing team from the previous challenge arrive at the kitchen for what will be the last time for one of them. 35 Adriano Zumbo’s Mystery Box Challenge & Team Invention Test – Sweet Week Episode 3524th June 2018 The 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. 36 Pressure Test: Katherine Sabbath Episode 3625th June 2018 Continuing 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. 37 Immunity Challenge - Alice Wright Episode 3726th June 2018 Our two Sweet Week mystery box winners and the winning team from Zumbo’s invention test compete for immunity over two rounds 38 Team Service Challenge – Tonka & Coda Episode 3827th June 2018 George pays a surprise visit to the Masterchef contestant house with a special guest. Together, they reveal the challenge. 39 Elimination Challenge - Kirsten Tibballs Episode 3928th June 2018 The losing team from the previous challenge will fight for their place in the competition. 40 The Everything Mystery Box & Dish for a King Episode 401st July 2018 For 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. 41 Pressure Test - Saransh Goila Episode 412nd July 2018 The bottom three contestants from the invention test face elimination in a pressure test. 42 Immunity Challenge - Ashley Davis Episode 423rd July 2018 The mystery box winner and the top three contestants from the invention test compete for immunity. 43 Team Challenge - Canapes for the Royal Reception Episode 434th July 2018 The contestants receive a surprise message in the MasterChef house which informs them of their next group challenge and where they'll be travelling to. 44 Elimination Challenge - Picture Perfect Episode 445th July 2018 Continuing their adventure, the contestants arrive at their next destination. The two losing teams from the previous challenge face elimination in this challenge. 45 Mystery Box Challenge - Surprise Ingredient & Invention Test: Oil, Salt and Pepper Episode 458th July 2018 This 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. 46 Re-Invention Test - Retro TV Dinners Episode 469th July 2018 As 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. 47 Time or Ingredients Episode 4710th July 2018 The 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. 48 Off-Site Challenge - Panama Dining Room Episode 4811th July 2018 The 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. 49 Elimination Challenge - Peter Gilmore's Snow Egg & Masterclass Episode 4912th July 2018 This 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 50 Mystery Box Challenge - Loved Ones & Invention Test - Vue de Monde Episode 5015th July 2018 Our 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? 51 Pressure Test - Joe Grbac Episode 5116th July 2018 The 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? 52 Fast-Track to Finals Week - Matt or Reynold? Episode 5217th July 2018 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. 53 Off-Site Challenge - Second Bite at Luminare Episode 5318th July 2018 This 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. 54 Elimination Challenge - Taste Test in Three Rounds & Curtis Stone's MasterClass Episode 5419th July 2018 This 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. 55 Mystery Box Challenge - Past Seasons & Invention Test - No Rules Episode 5522nd July 2018 Today 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? 56 Pressure Test - Ashley Palmer-Watts Episode 5623rd July 2018 It’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. 57 Two-Round Cook-Off - Three Seasons Episode 5724th July 2018 We 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. 58 Service Challenge - Icebergs Episode 5825th July 2018 The 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. 59 Elimination Challenge - Three-Course Meal for Four Top Chefs & MasterClass Episode 5929th July 2018 The 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. 60 Semi-Finals - Service Challenge Episode 6030th July 2018 It is the semifinal of 2018. Our top three contestants are told that they will be cooking for some very special guests. 61 Grand Finale Episode 6131st July 2018 It’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.