Junior Masterchef Australia

In Series 1 Junior MasterChef auditioned 5,500 hopeful young cooks aged from 8 to 12 from across Australia to arrive at a Top 50 who then competed for a place in the Top 12.

Genre: Reality-TV

Cast:George Calombaris , Anna Gare , Gary Mehigan , Matt Moran , Miraede Bhatia-Williams , Aya Martinuzzo , Kieren Dolianitis , Zac Simshauser , Dee Heyworth , Jade Finn , Greta Yaxley , Indigo Porter , Alysha Bernard , Hannah Olive , Madi Davis , Caroline Wang , Chandler May , Jack Kibble

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Top 50: First 2 of 5 Heats

Sun, Sep 12, 2010

20 of the top 50 participated in two heats focusing on international dishes and desserts. Four will be selected from each heats, wherein Gary, George and Anna decide who will form the first 8 of the Top 20. In Heat 1, the first 10 contestants cooked dishes representing a foreign country's cuisine. Eventually, Tayla, Nick, Isabella B. and Sofia wowed the judges with their French, Greek and Italian representations. In Heat 2, the 10 best pastry chefs among the Top 50 prepared a dessert of their choice for the judges. Ashley, Clarence, Lucy and Sam triumphed and advanced to the Top 20.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Top 50: Final 3 Heats

Sun, Sep 19, 2010

The remaining 30 of the top 50 competed in the last three heats. In Heat 3, the 10 greatest seafood chefs served their dishes to the three judges and Matt. Sophie J., Sophie M., Ainsleigh and Alex impressed the most, gaining their spots in the Top 20. In Heat 4, the 10 youngest cooks of the Top 50 made their signature dishes, in which Nick L., Te Ani, Siena and Anthony won. In the last heat, the 10 remaining chefs put up meat dishes. In the end, Emily, Jack, Cassidy and Pierre completed the Top 20. For the 30 eliminated contestants, the judges presented them a plaque and an array of cooking equipment certifying their qualification in the Top 50.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Top 20 Cooking Challenge

Sun, Sep 26, 2010

To narrow the Top 20 into twelve, the contestants took part in two rounds where the six best contestants of each challenge will be chosen by the judges. In Round 1, the Top 20 were surprised with an Invention Test composing of two core ingredients: chicken and vegetables which will be freshly hand-picked by the cooks themselves. The Invention Test saw Nick L., Isabella B., Sofia, Jack, Alex and Sam rising on the occasion. In Round 2, the remaining 14 contestants go under a Pressure Test where they will recreate MasterChef Australia Series 2 runner-up Callum Hann's Chocolate Croissant Pudding with Berries, Cream and Chocolate Sauce. The dish propelled Lucy, Anthony, Emily, Siena, Pierre and Cassidy to the Top 12. As for the 8 eliminated contestants, they received the same prizes that the Top 50 had.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Invention Test 1

Sun, Oct 17, 2010

Pie theme. The contestants were informed that they will compete for points in every challenge, in which chefs with the highest points will get through to the next stage; and that elimination will take place during each stage of the competition. Then, the cooks competed in their first Mystery Box Challenge in the MasterChef kitchen, with Isabella's Lemon Meringue Cupcake winning her the challenge and picking lamb as key ingredient in the Invention Test. Ultimately, Pierre's Lamb Wellington with Spinach and Mushroom Duxelles granted him first place and power in the next Team Challenge.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Team Challenge 1 and Pressure Test 1

Mon, Oct 18, 2010

In their first Team Challenge, the cooks run a high school tuck shop and cook for 100 students of Hunters Hill High School. Pierre, led the red team: Isabella, Jack, Alex, Nick, and Cassidy. While Anthony was picked by Pierre to lead the Blue Team: Sofia, Lucy, Sam, Siena, and Emily. The teams, aided by Gary and Anna respectively, had 3 hours to prepare 1 cold dish, 1 hot dish, and 1 sweet dish for each student. The Blue Team's menu, which composed of Honey Soy Chicken Wings with Noodle Salad, Nori Rolls with Hoisin Chicken, Tuna and Avocado, and Custard Tarts with Berries, proved to be more appealing than the Red Team's Cheese and Bacon Quiches, Spinach and Cheese Triangles, Meatball Rolls with Tzatziki, and Chocolate Brownies with Raspberry Coulis and Chocolate Cream. The Blue team earned six points each, while the Red Team had to face the Pressure Test. In the kitchen, the Red Team were faced with a Poached Pear with Cranberry Syrup, Vanilla Mascarpone and Tuile in a one-hour limit. The pear and tuile proved to be a nightmare for some, nevertheless Nick arose and had the best interpretation, earning himself six points.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ MasterClass 1

Fri, Oct 22, 2010

Contestants from the Top 50 return for a MasterClass with Gary, Red Lantern head chef Mark Jensen, and MasterChef Australia Series 1 runner-up Poh Ling Yeow. Gary served up a Chicken Schnitzel with Grilled Eggplant, Heirloom Tomato Salad and Mozzarella, Mark did a traditional Vietnamese Pho, while Poh made a Vanilla Yoghurt Pannacotta with Raspberry Jelly and Pistachio Tuile.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Choose a Box 1 and Presure Test 2

Sun, Oct 24, 2010

Asian theme. The contestants were shocked by a Choose A Box Challenge where the cooks played a Secret Santa-like game to pick the person who will participate in the Choose A Box Challenge. Lucy was selected and unknowingly picked duck as the core ingredient of the challenge. Nick won through his Crispy Skin Duck with Chilli, Bok Choy and Oyster Sauce, while Sam was awarded with an additional point for being most improved with his Duck with Vietnamese Salad. In the Pressure Test, the cooks attempted to recreate Donna Hay's Four Tier Chocolate Cake, in which they can freely choose the toppings for their cake. Slicing the cake into four equal parts was a true pressure point for everyone, nonetheless Sofia amazed Donna and the judges with her Mixed Berry Salsa topping. Meanwhile, Alex' Chocolate Dipped Strawberry with Vanilla Cream and Chocolate Swirl and Emily's Marinated Berries with Shaved White Chocolate granted both additional points for being the two most improved.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Elimination Challenge 1

Mon, Oct 25, 2010

The competitors went on a Taste Test where they had to guess the 20 ingredients of Hugo's Management executive chef John Lanzafáme's 8.5 meter Black Olive and Ham Parmesan Pizza with Semolina Dough in a time duration of 5 minutes. Sofia correctly guessed 18, adding six points to her name in the scoreboard. Sofia, Isabella, Nick and Pierre, the four cooks on top of the scoreboard that time, were sent through to the Top 8 instantly in the end of the challenge. The other 8 were given another chance in the Hot and Cold Challenge where they will create a hot dish and a cold dish, each dish made in the scope of sixty minutes. The challenge saw Lucy, Jack, Siena and Cassidy advancing to the Top 8. On the other hand, Sam, Emily, Anthony and Alex were eliminated and were given prizes and a trophy attesting their inclusion in the Top 12.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ MasterClass 2

Fri, Oct 29, 2010

Students from Bangalow Public School in New South Wales had a MasterClass with George, Anna, and Gary. George made a Fillet of Beef with Herb and Garlic Butter and Tomato Concasse, Anna did an Open Lasagne with Smoked Trout and Creamed Leeks, while Gary served up a Clafoutis of Cherries with Mascarpone and Cherry Compote.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Team Challenge 2

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

The scoreboard was reset as the Top 8 faced a Basic Skills Test. The challenge had three stages, eliminating contestants in every stage. Pierre and Lucy were too slow in whipping cream in the first stage, followed by Nick, Cassidy, and Isabella failing to shill peas measuring between 290-310 grams in the next stage. Finally, Sofia beat Jack and Siena in making the perfect scrambled eggs in the last stage. Before the next challenge is revealed, Matt returns as judge, subsequently telling the cooks of their first Tag Team Challenge. The Top 8 were divided into two teams, with the exception of Pierre who was temporarily excused for not feeling well. The Blue Team, Sofia, Jack, Cassidy and Nick, aided by ARIA executive chef Matt Moran, and the Red Team Isabella, Lucy and Siena, assisted by Bécasse executive chef Justin North, recreate a Prawn Tortellini with Sautéed Marron and Pumpkin Purée. Each team member will have 15 minutes to cook the dish, and will tag their next member to continue cooking after they finish their turn. Each team members can tag Matt and Justin for only 90 seconds to help them. Blind tasting both dishes, the judges picked the Red Team as winners, forcing the Blue Team to a Pressure Test.

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ Pressure Test 3 and Team Challenge 3

Mon, Nov 1, 2010

The Blue Team, with the exception of Nick (who was excused for not feeling well), saw themselves making their interpretation of Florentine Tarts with Frangipane. Starting and finishing strong, Cassidy won the challenge. In the Team Challenge, all contestants (except Nick and Pierre) were divided into three teams to cook for 40 members of the Sydney Swans team and coaches in 2 hours, including football captains Jude Bolton and Adam Goodes in The Basil Sellers Centre. The three teams were assigned to cook different dishes: Madras Chicken Curry with Sweet Potato and Rice for the Red Team (Cassidy and Sofia), Stir-fried Snapper with Lemon Grass, Asian Greens, and Noodles for the Blue Team (Siena and Jack), and Moroccan Lamb with Couscous for the Yellow Team (Isabella and Lucy). All teams were helped by The Palace head chef Luke Mangan. Despite having late service, the Blue Team scored 14 out of 40 while the Yellow Team had 11, both placing behind the Red Team who won the challenge with a score of 15.

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ MasterClass 3

Fri, Nov 5, 2010

Students from Bondi Public School in Sydney had a MasterClass with Anna, George, and Kitchen Garden Program founder Stephanie Alexander. Stephanie did Skewered Meatballs on Rosemary Flat Bread with Carrot Salad and Spinach Yoghurt, Anna made a Red Curry of Duck with Lychees and Cucumber Salsa, while George served up Three Flavours of Granita (Orange Blossom, Chinotto/Kaffir Leaf, and Raspberry).

13Season 1

S1.E13 ∙ Invention Test 2

Sun, Nov 7, 2010

French theme. The contestants (except Nick) were told that the two cooks on the top of the scoreboard in each challenge will go through to the Top 4. In a Mystery Box Challenge with a twist, the chefs will pick which fruits they will like to use in their dishes. With each dish having a minimum of three fruits and Quay executive chef Peter Gilmore in the tasting table, Sofia outwins everyone with her Pettolé filled with Créme Patisserie and Blueberries and Honey. The dish not only won her the challenge, but also got herself to the Top 4 and gaining the advantage to pick pheasant as the core ingredient in the Invention Test. Isabella's Roasted Pheasant Breast with Game Sauce, Beetroot and Tomato Puree, Potato and Truffle Gratin and Beans was favorite to win, yet Siena's Pheasant à l'Orange with Pistachio and Cranberry Filling prevailed, adding six points to her score, enough to move her through to the Top 4.

14Season 1

S1.E14 ∙ Elimination Challenge 2

Mon, Nov 8, 2010

The chefs were sent to Peter Kuruvita's one-hatted Flying Fish restaurant to perform lunch service for 40 guests, including the mothers of the cooks. Peter assigned each chef a different recipe: Pierre had Sautéed Ocean Trout with Asparagus, Sauce Créme, and Salmon Caviar; Isabella got Tea Crusted Flathead in a Seafood Consommé with Daikon and Vongole; Cassidy received Murray Cod with Corn Purée, Beluga Lentils and Tobacco Rings; Jack had Coral Trout with Chicken Consommé, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Zucchini Flowers; Lucy got Sri Lankan Fish Curry; and Nick received Blue Eye Cod with Crispy Chicken Wings and Scallop Mousse. The chefs not only will collect their produce fresh from the market, but also will have only two hours for preparation. During service, Siena and Sofia return to serve as waitresses. In the end, the judges were unanimous of sending Jack and Isabella to the Top 4. Pierre, Lucy, Cassidy and Nick were eliminated and were given prizes and a trophy remembering their inclusion in the Top 8.

15Season 1

S1.E15 ∙ MasterClass Reunion

Fri, Nov 12, 2010

Matt Moran, Billy Kwong executive chef Kylie Kwong, Guillaume at Bennelong's head chef Guillaume Brahimi, Universal chef Christine Manfield, and Pilu's chef Giovanni Pilu, with their children and nephews Harry, Chai, Constance, Hugh, and Julian, had a MasterClass with George regarding his Scallop and Smoked Salmon Osso Bucco with Rhubarb Tart and Blood Orange Vinaigrette. Later on, the Top 12 reunited for their first MasterClass at the MasterChef Kitchen where George and Anna discussed their favorite dishes from the competition, such as Sofia's Prawn Ravioli with Rocket and Tomato Salsa, Siena's Lemon and Lime Curd Tart with Macaroon Base and Raspberry Sauce, and Pierre's Lamb Wellington with Spinach and Mushroom Duxelles. Stephanie Alexander did her Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Herb Crust and Roasted Vegetables, while George showed how to make her Chocolate and Hazelnut Self Saucing Puddings with Créme Chantilly and Candied Orange Zest.

16Season 1

S1.E16 ∙ Elimination Challenge 3

Sun, Nov 14, 2010

The contestants battle in a Mystery Box challenge having three core ingredients: beetroot, rocket leaves, and snail. The strange combination of flavors showed different results to the judges, which consisted of Matt Preston, Matt Moran, Donna Hay and Christine Manfield. With influence of molecular gastronomy, Jack's Snail Porridge with Rocket Butter and Beetroot Tuile beat Sofia's Snail and Rocket Fritelle Stack with Battered Snails and Beetroot Purée, Isabella's Nonna's Spaghetti and Snail Sugo with Beetroot, Rocket, and Fennel Salad, and Siena's Snail and Chorizo Risotto with Mushroom Foam and Beetroot Salad for the first spot in the Final 2. Having their last chance for a spot in the Final 2, the cooks play the Junior MasterChef Spinning Wheel to determine the dish they will cook in the Pressure Test. The wheel landed on George's Spring Bay Mussel Spanakopita with Chickpea Vinaigrette. Cooking mussels for their first time, the girls' interpretations had highs and lows: Sofia's vinaigrette was the best, however there weren't enough poured in the dish; Siena had vibrant tomatoes yet stuffed the mussels too much; while Isabella had the best spanakopita filling but a messed presentation. Eventually, Isabella received the last place in the Final 2, leading to the emotional elimination of Sofia and Siena. Both received a trophy and a $5,000 trust fund.

17Season 1

S1.E17 ∙ Finale Night

Mon, Nov 15, 2010

Prior the challenge, the 10 eliminated contestants go in a Team Pressure Test with a twist: the contestants will be "remote-controlling" George or Gary under pressure. Gary and George will be cooking the dish without knowing what they'll cook and without any recipe. The contestants will only dictate the recipe through the headphones worn by the judges, and their team will have only 15 minutes to finish the dish. George's Team (Sofia, Pierre, Emily, Sam and Alex) was faster but less efficient, while Gary's Team (Anthony, Lucy, Siena, Nick and Cassidy) went on a slow pace and won for having a tastier dish. Afterwards, Isabella and Jack enter the kitchen to begin the competition. To determine the Junior MasterChef, Isabella and Jack will battle in two rounds: an Invention Test and a Pressure Test. Each round, the cooks will be scored from a total of 50. Prior the challenge, it was announced that Vue de Monde executive chef Shannon Bennett will join Matt, Anna, Gary and George in the judging table. For the Invention Test, Isabella and Jack can freely pick what will be the core ingredient of their dish. Jack's Tea Smoked Quail in a Citrus Sauce with Dressed Mushrooms gathered 41 out of 50 from the judges, while Isabella's Scallops with Garlic Custard, Seaweed Broth and Lemon and Blood Orange Jelly received 47 out of 50, winning her the Invention Test. In the second part of the challenge, Jack and Isabella undergo a Pressure Test where they will recreate Adriano Zumbo's Pear Perfection. The challenge saw Jack prevailing with a massive 53 points, earning the grade after collecting 11 out of 10 scores from three out of the 5 judges. Despite Jack's ginormous score of 94 out of 100, Isabella won after getting a perfect score of 50 points, putting her total into 97 out of 100. Jack received a trophy, a set of culinary equipment, and a $10,000 trust fund; Isabella, on the other hand, received a larger trophy and a $15,000 trust fund. As the two chefs embrace their families, Gary reveals that they and their families will go to Tokyo and Tokyo Disneyland courtesy of JetStar.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Top 50 - Round 1

Sun, Sep 25, 2011

The second series of Junior MasterChef Australia premiered on Sunday, 25 September 2011. Auditions closed on 6 May 2011; children who will be aged between eight and twelve years old during the period from 13 June to 28 October 2011 were eligible. The judging panel consists of Gary Mehigan. George Calombaris, Matt Moran and Anna Gare. Matt Preston, who has been involved in every incarnation of the MasterChef Australia series up to this point, will be taking a step back from the series (also declining a spot as a guest judge on the U.S. version of MasterChef), stating he wants to concentrate on his duties as a food critic. He will be replaced by Matt Moran.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Top 50 - Round 2

Mon, Sep 26, 2011

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Top 50 - Round 3

Sun, Oct 2, 2011

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Top 20 Arrive at the MC Kitchen

Mon, Oct 3, 2011

In the top 20 first mystery box. The top 6 dishes will be tasted and Gracie got third place for her chocolate cake and salmon crepes, Jack got second place for his Victoria Sponge and Lily wins for her frittata and pavlova roll. And after the Greek challenge, Indigo came third for the best spatchcock dish, Jack came second for the best squid dish and Madi comes first for the best lamb dish.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Offsite Challenge - Summit Restaurant

Sun, Oct 9, 2011

The top 20 go to a summit restaurant and will be working in four teams of five Madi is the blue team captain with Aya, Gracie, Hannah and Jade, Alysha was made the team captain of the yellow team having Caroline, Harry, Tom and was left with Marcus, Chandler was made captain of the green team with Dee, Jack, Kieren and Steven. And Miraede is captain of the red team having Greta, Lily, Zac and was left with Indigo. The yellow team comes fourth, blue team is third, green team wins, meaning the red team is second.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Taste Test & Invention Test - Chocolate

Mon, Oct 10, 2011

The top 20 have a taste test of a famous rocky road. Tom and Hannah get third place getting 12 out of 20, Chandler and Gracie are second place getting 13 out of 20 and Greta, Harry, Indigo, Lily, Madi and Miraede come first getting 14 out of 20. Then after an invention test Greta comes third, Jade comes second and Chandler comes first. In the end Aya, Alysha, Caroline, Marcus, Tom, Hannah, Jade and Zac are at the bottom of the score board meaning that they are up for elimination.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Pressure Test & Perfect Roast

Sun, Oct 16, 2011

After the perfect roast challenge, Alysha and Tom get into the top 16 and after the risotto pressure test Marcus and Zac get into the top 16 meaning Aya, Caroline, Hannah and Jade are eliminated.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Mystery Box & Family Desserts

Mon, Oct 17, 2011

In a Mystery box challenge, Harry comes third, Greta comes second and Alysha comes first. After the apple pie challenge, Miraede and Steven come first with 2 votes, Zac comes second with 3 votes and Indigo's pie earned her 4 votes and first place.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Offsite Challenge - Tobruk Sheep Station

Sun, Oct 23, 2011

Indigo is the team captain of the blue team having, Jack, Kieren and was left with Greta, Gracie captains the red team having, Alysha, Steven and was left with Miraede, The yellow team captain is Tom having, Dee, Harry and Madi, and the green team captain is Lily having Chandler, Marcus and Zac to cook a three course meal on Tobruk Sheep Station. The blue team comes fourth, the yellow team comes third, the red team comes second giving the green team the win.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Prawn Invention Test & 5 Star Breakfast Challenge

Mon, Oct 24, 2011

After a breakfast challenge, Kieren comes third, Dee is second and Zac is first and after an invention test Zac comes third, Greta comes second and Alysha is first. In the end, Dee, Gracie, Harry, Jack, Kieren, Marcus Steven and Tom have to get their way through to the top 12.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ The Perfect Curry & Cheesecake Pressure Test

Sun, Oct 30, 2011

After the curry challenge Jack and Steven get through and after the cheesecake challenge Harry and Kieren are in the top 12 meaning Dee, Gracie, Marcus and Tom are eliminated. The top 12 have a surprise trip to the USA.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Top 12 Travel to the USA

Mon, Oct 31, 2011

The top 12's score are now back to zero. In a five star dish challenge third place goes to Jack, second place goes to Indigo and Greta wins, putting her at the top of the score board.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Perfect American Hamburgers and Prawn Quesadillas

Sun, Nov 6, 2011

In an American Hamburger challenge, Greta is the team captain of the red team having Chandler, Harry, Kieren, Miraede and Steven, while Zac is the team captain of the blue tam having Alysha, Indigo, Jack, Lily and Madi. The blue team won leading the red team to a prawn quesadilla challenge, Harry came third, Steven, second and Greta first.

14Season 2

S2.E14 ∙ Disneyland Challenge

Mon, Nov 7, 2011

The top twelve have to make a Disney inspired dish in pairs: Chandler and Indigo, Zac and Alysha, Harry and Lily, Greta and Kieren, Madi and Miraede; and Jack and Steven. Zac and Alysha came third, Harry and Lily cam second and Greta and Kieren cam first.

15Season 2

S2.E15 ∙ Mad Hatters Tea Party & a Pressure Test

Sun, Nov 13, 2011

The contestants will have to make six cupcakes. Miraede came third, Indigo came second and Jack cam first in the end Chandler, Harry, Kieren, Madi, Miraede and Steven had to get a place in the top 8. And after a pressure test Harry and Chandler get through meaning, Kieren, Madi, Miraede and Steven are eliminated.

16Season 2

S2.E16 ∙ Double Mystery Box

Mon, Nov 14, 2011

After a double mystery box challenge, Greta comes third, Zac is second and Lily is first and the it's a tag team challenge in a boxing ring, Blue team, (boys) Chandler, Harry, Jack and Zac and the red team (girls) Alysha, Greta, Indigo and Lily, The boys won, with the scores 15-14.

17Season 2

S2.E17 ∙ Food Deception & Christmas Dinner

Tue, Nov 15, 2011

After a food deception challenge Jack comes third, Zac comes second and Indigo is first and after a slumber party and Christmas cooking, Lily comes third, Zac comes second and Greta comes first.

18Season 2

S2.E18 ∙ Perfect Pavlova

Sun, Nov 20, 2011

After a perfect pavlova challenge Indigo comes third, Greta comes second and Harry comes first. Unfortunately the six points weren't enough to keep him yet, so Harry with Alysha, Chandler and Lily had a Pressure test, Harry and Alysha got through, meaning Chandler and Lily are eliminated.

19Season 2

S2.E19 ∙ Conveyor Belt Mystery Challenge

Mon, Nov 21, 2011

After the mystery box challenge Greta won and gets advantages. She gets through to the grand finale at the end of the invention test, Harry, Jack and Zac also get through, eliminating Alysha and Indigo.

20Season 2

S2.E20 ∙ Semi Final

Tue, Nov 22, 2011

After three course meal service, Jack gets through to the grand finale meaning Harry and Zac are eliminated leaving with a $5,000 trust fund.

21Season 2

S2.E21 ∙ Grand Final

Wed, Nov 23, 2011

Greta wins the competition leaving with a $15,000 trust fund and Jack becomes the runner up receiving a $10,000 trust fund.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Premiere: Signature Dish

Sun, Oct 11, 2020

The Top 14 mini cooks have an open pantry to create their signature dish. The top two dishes will win the chance to use the immunity gong and save themselves from elimination during the competition.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Immunity Challenge: Honey

Mon, Oct 12, 2020

Collecting their own honey from a beehive, contestants must create a sweet or savoury dish that heroes honey. The best two dishes win immunity from the first elimination.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Elimination Challenge

Tue, Oct 13, 2020

The first elimination starts out with a blindfold taste test. Those who move into the second round must cook a dish that the judges can eat using only a spoon, chopsticks or a real life human hand.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Where are the Judges?

Sun, Oct 18, 2020

The contestants enter the MasterChef kitchen and scream with delight as they notice a giant-sized mystery box but no judges in sight.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Judge Andy's Immunity Challenge

Mon, Oct 19, 2020

Contestants in today's challenge must cook along with judge Andy, but with no recipe. The two cooks with the dishes closest to Andy's will win immunity from the next elimination.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Elimination Challenge: Doughnuts Topping & Fillings

Tue, Oct 20, 2020

Morgan Hipworth from Bistro Morgan reveals that n today's challenge, contestants will be creating their own donut topping and fillings. The two least impressive dishes will send their makers home.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Mystery Box: Champ Challenge: Emelia Jackson

Mon, Oct 26, 2020

The contestants arrive at the MasterChef kitchen for a mystery box challenge set by none other than MasterChef Australia: Back To Win winner Emelia Jackson.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Elimination Challenge: Mr X and the Hand Pulled Noodles

Tue, Oct 27, 2020

Contestants will have 60 minutes to make a dish using hand-pulled noodles made by master Mr X. The best two noodle dishes will keep their makers safe from this Sunday's elimination.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Elimination Challenge: Winter Wonderland

Sun, Nov 1, 2020

Our juniors enter the MasterChef Kitchen and discover a winter wonderland - it's snowing. Today, the Junior MasterChefs will be braving the cold of a two-round elimination challenge.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Mystery Box: Curtis Stone

Mon, Nov 2, 2020

Curtis Stone sets tonight's mystery box which is all about the humble potato. Contestants are vying for a place in the Semi-Final by creating a sweet or savoury dish featuring delicious spuds.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Immunity Challenge: Fruit as Savoury Dish or Vegetable as Sweet Dish

Tue, Nov 3, 2020

Contestants must hero a fruit or a vegetable in their dish. if they select a fruit they need to produce a savoury dish and if they select a vegetable they need to create a sweet dish.

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S3.E12 ∙ Semi Final Pressure Test: Kirsten Tibballs

Sun, Nov 8, 2020

in tonight's pressure test contestants must recreate Kirsten Tibballs' lemon meringue tart. the top three dishes will send their mini-makers into the Grand Finale, the others will be heading home.

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ Grand Finale

Mon, Nov 9, 2020

Today's Grand Finale will see one exceptional cook crowned Australia's Junior MasterChef 2020, taking home a huge $25,000 in prize money.