The auditions begin!

Brisbane and Perth Deliver.

Melbourne

In the first ever Masterchef Australia elimination challenge, 12 contestants fighting for their place in the competition choose from a large variety of fresh ingredients and have just 45 minutes to be as creative as possible to impress the judges.

Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed

The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge

Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate

Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.

Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.

Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.

Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination

Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.

Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.

The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.

A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.

The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.

Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé

The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.

The team captain has the final say as to who should go.

Masterclass 4 - The perfect chip - Snapper in a Bag and Chunky Chips, Risotto with Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese, Rib Eye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Spinach

John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.

Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.

Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi

Fresh Seafood Team Challenge

The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.

Invention Test 5

Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.

Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

Martini Club Team Challenge

The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling

Invention Test 6 - Two course meal

Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.

Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

The contestants cater a wedding on water.

Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.

Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart

Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge

Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge

Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak