MasterChef Australia

Auditions across the country have unearthed incredible home cooks, and they gather in the iconic MasterChef garden where our three judges, George Calombaris, Gary Mehigan and Matt Preston greet them on the steps to the kitchen.

It's day two of Judge's Auditions and 13 contestants return for a second chance to show the judges they deserve an apron, and a place in the MasterChef Top 24 for 2019.

With 75 minutes on the clock and an open pantry, the newly aproned group rush to the pantry. There's a lot on the line today, the four best dishes will get a chance to cook for a massive advantage tomorrow - a guaranteed immunity pin.

Tim, Joe and Mandy arrive, ready to face-off for a guaranteed immunity pin. they can't afford to miss a beat, because they're going to have cook exactly like a chef. And not just any chef- Curtis Stone.

Bursting through the doors of the kitchen, the judges call the contestants down and Gary tells them today's Mystery Box!

After failing to impress in yesterday's Invention Test and surprise Elimination, Dee, Yossra and Nicole wake in the house to find themselves facing a feared Pressure Test.

Contestants have a hard challenge ahead! Round 1: prepare crunchy, crispy and juicy fried chicken with a sauce. Round 2: Potentially win that pin.

Today our contestants cook outside the MasterChef kitchen for the first time, in a service challenge like no other. Walking up to meet the judges in Briagolong in East Gippsland, the contestants are excited to find out what's in store.

It's the elimination and the contestants pack their bags at home, ready to face today's cook in the MasterChef kitchen.

It's the start of a new week and before even making it to the MasterChef kitchen, the contestants wake in the house to a big surprise guest. Downstairs making a pot of tea alongside a Mystery Box is the one and only Nigella Lawson.

Today's challenge is about roasting an amazing delicious chook, and serving it alongside two hot sides and a gravy. They'll have 90 minutes to bring the perfect meal and as Nigella starts the cook, she wishes them all luck.

The contestants arrive at the MasterChef kitchen, thrilled at the prospect of cooking in an Immunity challenge. Billie McKay is introduced as the mentor today, as George explains every minute is going to count toward their own immunity pin.

Today contestants cook outside the MasterChef kitchen for the second time, in a service challenge set to whet the appetite. Walking through Melbourne's iconic CBD, the group are excited to find out what's in store.

It's the elimination after yesterday's epic Team Challenge at the State Library, and Blake is going in with an open mind, determined to fight for his spot in the competition. Steph's strategy is to slow down, and try to beat that nervous energy that appears to overwhelm her in the kitchen.

This is the biggest MasterChef week anywhere in the world, and Matt tells the contestants that anytime those back doors open, their jaws will drop because every time those doors open, one of the world's biggest culinary superstars is going to walk through them, announcing this is Legends Week.

After failing to impress in Rick Stein's Invention Test yesterday, Derek, Leah and Jess wake to find themselves facing a feared Pressure Test and will be judged by none other than Clare Smyth.

Mentor Matt Preston tells the group that in Round 1 they'll have to cook against each other to win their place against the professional chef in Round 2.

It's a new day in the MasterChef kitchen. Arriving on the banks of the river the contestants are in awe, cheering and jumping for joy when a helicopter lands and out steps the master of Middle Eastern cuisine, Yotam Ottolenghi.

Arriving alongside Anushka, Tati, Christina and Simon, the group are greeted by the judges and special guest chef Yotam Ottolenghi, who says he has been impressed by their ambition and depth of knowledge. Matt explains today's challenge will take place over two rounds, and those two rounds are focussed on the humble deli.

It's the start of a new massive week in the MasterChef kitchen, and the contestants arrive, excited to find what might lay in store after a phenomenal week with a cast of legends.

After failing to impress in yesterday's secret Invention Test dish during Secrets Week, the trio facing today's Pressure Test wake for what may be their last day in the house. This is Leah's third Pressure Test, but she's hopeful that makes her a survivor and fighter, and not destined for elimination.

The cars arrive at the MasterChef garden, and the winners of this week's Mystery Box and Invention Test cooking in today's Immunity Challenge - Tati, Sandeep, Larissa and Derek are thrilled at the opportunity to cook for a pin

It's a new day in the MasterChef kitchen, and after a big Immunity Challenge yesterday where Sandeep scored a perfect score to secure his immunity pin, the contestants arrive at the MasterChef kitchen excited to see what's in store.

Today eight amateur cooks from the losing team in yesterdays team challenge are facing elimination. It is the final day of Secrets' Week so they are not sure what to expect.