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My Kitchen Rules (series 9)
Series 9
Release
Original networkSeven Network
Original release29 January 2018 –
May 2018
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The ninth season of the Australian competitive cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules premiered on the Seven Network on Monday 29 January 2018.

Applications for contestants opened during the airing of the eighth season. Pete Evans and Manu Feildel returned as judges, with Colin Fassnidge acting as a judge/mentor in the challenge/elimination rounds.

Format Changes

  • Group Challenges – Teams were divided into two groups of eight for their Instant restaurant rounds. In previous series, teams were usually combined afterwards, however this year, teams continue to compete as part of their groups during the Top 14 to Top 9 rounds. Each group competed in separate People's Choice challenges which also allowed the opposing group to judge and observe the teams' cooking. Once the competition reached the Top 8, teams were combined as a single group.
  • Elimination House – All Sudden Death Cook-Offs are held in the Elimination House, a large mansion with two full-sized kitchens for the competing teams to use. Following a similar format to the previous MKR kitchen eliminations, both teams cook a three-course menu for a table of the remaining teams and judges Pete and Manu.

Teams

State Group Members Relationship Status
New South Wales NSW 1 Josh & Nic Sama Italiano Brothers Progressed to Top 8
Queensland QLD 1 Alex Clark & Emily O'Kane Cocktail Couple Progressed to Top 8
Victoria VIC 1 Kim Tran & Suong Pham Melbourne Mums Progressed to Top 8
Western Australia WA 1 Stella Yates & Jazzey Ingham Waitresses Progressed to Top 8
New South Wales NSW 1 Jess Alvial & Emma Byron Sydney Sisters Progressed to Top 8
Tasmania TAS 2 Henry & Anna Terry Truffle Farmers Progressed to Top 8
New South Wales NSW 2 Olga Rogacheva & Valeria Orlova Cooking Comrades Progressed to Top 8
New South Wales NSW 2 Sonya Mefaddi & Hadil Faiza Besties Progressed to Top 8
Western Australia WA 2 Davide Napoli & Marco Risotti Lifelong Mates Eliminated 21 March (Top 9)
New South Wales NSW 2 Georgie & Alicia Wu Confident Siblings Eliminated 18 March (Top 10)
South Australia SA 2 Dan McMahon & Gemma Price In-Laws Eliminated 13 March (Top 11)
Queensland QLD 2 Matt Clements & Aly Wilcock Defence Force Foodies Eliminated 8 March (Top 12)
Victoria VIC 1 Roula Kfoury & Rachael Hammer Friends with Attitude Eliminated 5 March (Top 13)
Queensland QLD 1 Stuss Read & Steve Nichols Best Buddies Eliminated 27 February (Top 14)
New South Wales NSW 2 Pat & Louisa Senteleky Mum and Daughter Eliminated 26 February (IR: Round 2)
Queensland QLD 1 Ash Richards & Matty Winter Sunny Coast Surfies Eliminated 12 February (IR: Round 1)

Elimination History

Teams' Competition Progress
Round: Instant Restaurants Top 14 Top 13 Top 12 Top 11 Top 10 Top 9 Top 8 Top 7 Top 6 Top 5 Semi-Finals Grand Final
1 2 PC UIR Quarter Finals 1 2
Teams: Progress
Josh & Nic 2nd
(87)
SD
Safe
Safe SD
(141)
Safe People's
Choice
Safe People's
Choice
Alex & Emily 3rd
(70)
SD
Safe
People's
Choice
People's
Choice
SD
(134)
SD
(131)
People's
Choice
Safe
Jess & Emma 4th
(67)
SD
Safe
Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe
(52)
Kim & Suong 1st
(88)
SD
Safe
Safe Safe Safe Safe SD
(132)
Safe
Stella & Jazzey 8th
(45)
SD
(103)
SD
Safe
Safe Safe People's
Choice
Safe Safe Penalty
Olga & Valeria 3rd
(108)
Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe People's
Choice
Safe
Henry & Anna 4th
(107)
Safe Safe Safe Safe People's
Choice
Safe Safe
Sonya & Hadil 1st
(114)
Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe
Davide & Marco 5th
(99)
Safe People's
Choice
Safe People's
Choice
Safe SD
(94)
Eliminated
(Episode 34)
Georgie & Alicia 2nd
(113)
Safe Safe Safe Safe SD
(108)
Eliminated
(Episode 31)
Dan & Gemma 6th
(63)
Safe SD
(135)
People's
Choice
SD
(106)
Eliminated
(Episode 28)
Matt & Aly 7th
(60)
SD
(67)
Safe Safe SD
(83)
Eliminated
(Episode 25)
Roula & Rachael 5th
(62)
SD
Safe
SD
(94)
Eliminated
(Episode 22)
Stuss & Steve 6th
(49)
SD
Lose
Eliminated
(Episode 19)
Pat & Louisa 8th
(49)
SD
(36)
Eliminated
(Episode 18)
Ash & Matty 7th
(46)
SD
(67)
Eliminated
(Episode 9)
Cell Descriptions
Group 1 Team competed as part of Group 1 in the Instant Restaurants and rounds from Top 14 to Top 9.
Group 2 Team competed as part of Group 2 in the Instant Restaurants and rounds from Top 14 to Top 9.
Team won a challenge, People's Choice, cooked the best dish or received the highest score for the round.
Team lost a challenge, cooked the weakest dish or received a low score and must compete in an additional round or challenge.
Safe Team was safe from elimination after passing a challenge.
Team advanced to next round.
SD Team competed in a Sudden Death Cook-Off and became safe from elimination.
SD Team was eliminated after losing in a Sudden Death Cook-Off or round.
Results do not apply as the team was not allocated to this challenge or round.

* In Episode 37 (18 April), someone is dismissed from the competition due to behaviourial issues.

Competition Details

Instant Restaurants

During the Instant Restaurant rounds, each team hosts a three-course dinner for judges and fellow teams in their allocated group. They are scored and ranked among their group, with the two lowest scoring teams competing in a Sudden Death Cook-Off at the Elimination House, where one team will be eliminated.

Round 1

  • Episodes 1 to 8
  • Air date — 29 January to 11 February
  • Description — The first of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1. The two lowest scoring teams at the end of this round will compete against each other in a Sudden Death Cook-Off at Elimination House, where one team will be eliminated.
Instant Restaurant Summary
Group 1
Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 130)
Rank Result
J&N A&E R&R K&S A&M S&S S&J J&E Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
NSW Josh & Nic 7 5 6 6 6 6 5 7 8 8 7 7 9 87 2nd Safe
Ep 1 29 January Calcio e Pepe
Dishes Entrée Spinach & Ricotta Dumplings with Gorgonzola Sauce
Main Braised Baby Goat with Tomatoes and Peas
Dessert White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Plums and Ginger
QLD Alex & Emily 3 5 5 4 5 6 5 8 6 5 8 5 5 70 3rd Safe
Ep 2 30 January Love From Miami
Dishes Entrée Pedro Ximénez Chicken Liver Pâté with Homemade Bread
Main Prawn and Chorizo Bisquotto
Dessert Rum Cake with Golden Syrup Ice-Cream and Pineapple
VIC Roula & Rachael 3 4 5 5 7 6 3 3 8 4 2 7 5 62 4th Safe
Ep 3 31 January House of Flava
Dishes Entrée Chargrilled Prawns with Watermelon and Basil
Main Salmon with Asparagus and Mustard & Dill Sauce
Dessert Brownies with Salted Caramel Sauce
VIC Kim & Suong 6 6 3 5 7 7 7 9 9 7 8 9 5 88 1st Safe
Ep 4 4 February Secret Lantern
Dishes Entrée Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Pancake)
Main Beef Pho
Dessert Banana Fritter with Coconut Cream
QLD Ash & Matty 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 1 2 8 1 3 8 46 7th Through to Sudden Death
Ep 5 5 February Get Hooked
Dishes Entrée Calamari Salad
Main Pork Sliders with Fries
Dessert Espresso Crème Brûlée
QLD Stuss & Steve 2 5 4 4 3 5 5 5 1 2 5 3 5 49 6th Safe
Ep 6 6 February The Cornered Greek
Dishes Entrée Chargrilled Quail with Rosemary and Lemon
Main Kleftiko (Greek Baked Lamb)
Dessert Baklava
WA Stella & Jazzey 4 3 3 3 2 2 3 10 1 1 10 2 1 45 8th Through to Sudden Death
Ep 7 7 February The 'Stume Room
Dishes Entrée Miso Cod
Main Star Anise Duck with Snow Pea & Cashew Salad
Dessert Raspberry Doughnuts with Dark Chocolate and Hazelnuts
NSW Jess & Emma 5 5 3 6 1 2 1 5 1 10 5 6 9 59 5th Safe
Ep 8 11 February The Princess Pantry
Dishes Entrée Pumpkin and Pine Nut Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce
Main Eye Fillet with Garlic Spinach and Red Wine Jus
Dessert White Chocolate Cheesecake with Berry Compote

Elimination House (Group 1)

  • Episode 9
  • Airdate — 12 February
  • Description — Being the two bottom scoring teams from Round 1, Stella & Jazzey and Ash & Matty will face off in a Sudden Death Cook-Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated. As part of a format change, the Sudden Death Cook-Off is held in the Elimination House with eight new Group 2 teams invited as the guests and jury. Colin Fassnidge also returned as a mentor for the competing teams, and also act as timekeeper.
Sudden Death Cook-Off Results
Sudden Death Cook-Off 1
Team Guest Score
(out of 80)
Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 140)
Result
Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
WA Stella & Jazzey 60 9 8 5 8 8 5 103 Safe
Dishes Entrée Prawn Saganaki
Main Salmon with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon Salsa
Dessert Buttermilk Jelly with Grilled Mango
QLD Ash & Matty 45 5 3 4 5 2 3 67 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée Corn Fritters with Avocado Salsa
Main Falafels with Yoghurt Flat Bread and Garlic Sauce
Dessert Frangipani Pie

Round 2

  • Episodes 10 to 17
  • Airdate — 13 February to 22 February
  • Description — The second group now start their Instant Restaurant round. The same rules from the previous round apply and the two lowest scoring teams compete against each other in a Sudden Death Cook-Off at the Elimination House, where one team will be eliminated.
Instant Restaurant Summary
Group 2
Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 130)
Rank Result
H&A D&G D&M O&V G&A M&A P&L S&H Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
TAS Henry & Anna 9 7 8 8 9 8 9 10 9 6 10 8 6 107 4th Safe
Ep 10 13 February Black Diamond
Dishes Entrée Whipped Brie with Truffle and Eschallots
Main Venison with Truffle Mash and Mushroom & Red Wine Sauce
Dessert Apple, Pear and Walnut Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream
SA Dan & Gemma 7 4 5 5 5 4 5 7 5 1 7 7 1 63 6th Safe
Ep 11 14 February Leather + Willow
Dishes Entrée Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Sauce
Main Beef Ribs with Coleslaw, Charred Corn and Lime Mayo
Dessert Lemon Pudding with Blueberry Ice Cream
WA Davide & Marco 8 7 8 7 7 7 7 6 10 9 6 8 9 99 5th Safe
Ep 12 15 February When in Rome
Dishes Entrée Eggplant Parmigiana with Fennel & Orange Salad
Main Pesce al Forno with Rosemary Roast Potatoes
Dessert Bigné
NSW Olga & Valeria 9 8 6 8 7 9 6 9 9 10 9 8 10 108 3rd Safe
Ep 13 18 February Russian Express
Dishes Entrée Kholodets with Beetroot & Horseradish Sauce
Main Golubtsi (Cabbage Rolls)
Dessert White Russian
NSW Georgie & Alicia 9 9 7 9 9 7 9 10 9 9 10 9 7 113 2nd Safe
Ep 14 19 February KwokTong
Dishes Entrée Prawn & Shiitake Ravioli with Seafood Broth
Main Roast Duck with Plum Jam and Papaya Salad
Dessert Mango Pudding with Coconut Sago and Salted Coconut Mango Ice Cream
QLD Matt & Aly 6 4 4 5 4 4 5 7 1 6 7 1 6 60 7th Through to Sudden Death
Ep 15 20 February On Leave
Dishes Entrée Scallops with Pumpkin Purée and Prosciutto Crisp
Main Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos
Dessert Chilli Chocolate & Caramel Tart
NSW Pat & Louisa 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 2 4 5 2 4 5 49 8th Through to Sudden Death
Ep 16 21 February Gypsy
Dishes Entrée Stuffed Pepper with Tomato Roux
Main Hungarian Meatballs with Cucumber & Sour Cream Salad
Dessert Rigó Jancsi Cake
NSW Sonya & Hadil 9 8 8 8 8 10 8 10 10 7 10 10 8 114 1st Safe
Ep 17 22 February Desert Rose
Dishes Entrée Herbed Kibbeh Nayyeh with Pickled Radish
Main Chargrilled Lamb with Moutabel and Fattoush Salad
Dessert Knafeh

Elimination House (Group 2)

  • Episode 18
  • Airdate — 26 February
  • Description — Being the two bottom scoring teams from Round 2, Matt & Aly and Pat & Louisa will face off against each other in a Sudden Death Cook-Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated. Competing teams will go to the Elimination House where the seven remaining Group 1 teams are invited as the guests and jury.
Sudden Death Cook-Off Results
Sudden Death Cook-Off 2
Team Guest Score
(out of 70)
Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 130)
Result
Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
QLD Matt & Aly 35 5 6 5 5 6 5 67 Safe
Dishes Entrée Seared Tuna & Zucchini Salad
Main Chunky Beef Pie with Garlic Mash
Dessert Pineapple Upside Down Cake
NSW Pat & Louisa 18 6 2 1 6 2 1 36 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée Calamari with Baby Tomato Salad and Aioli
Main Veal Pizzaiola with Baked Thyme Potatoes
Dessert Chocolate Ricotta Cake

Top 14

Elimination Challenge

  • Episode 19
  • Airdate — 27 February
  • Description — All teams headed into the first challenge in a Group 1 vs Group 2 cook-off. In the first round, both groups nominated one team to cook an Aussie BBQ dish. The winning team saved their entire group from elimination. The losing team and their group then faced off individually in a Sudden Death Cook-Off, tasked to create a cultural dish. The team with the worst dish judged by Pete and Manu was eliminated.


Challenge Summary
Team Dish Result
Round 1: Aussie BBQ
NSW Georgie & Alicia Surf & Turf Win (Group 2 Safe)
VIC Kim & Suong Asian Chicken with Potato Salad Lose (Group 1 to Sudden Death)
Sudden Death: Cultural Challenge
QLD Alex & Emily Chipotle Chicken with Charred Corn and Slaw Safe
NSW Jess & Emma Rosemary Lamb Rack with Potato Bake and Grilled Mushroom
NSW Josh & Nic Arrosticini with Panzanella Salad and Piadina
VIC Kim & Suong Bún Thịt Nướng (Pork Noodle Salad)
VIC Roula & Rachael Lamb Kofta with Fattoush Salad and Tzatziki
WA Stella & Jazzey Sumac Prawns with Chunky Baba Ganoush and Pickled Cucumber
QLD Stuss & Steve Chicken Souvlaki with Pita Bread and Tzatziki Eliminated

Top 13

Group 1: High Tea Challenge

  • Episode 20
  • Airdate — 28 February
  • Description — Teams from Group 1 cooked and served at a High Tea party. Guests and teams from Group 2 were invited to taste the food and voted for their favourite dish. The team with the most votes won People's Choice and will earn an advantage at the elimination cook-off. Judges Pete and Colin sent the weakest team into Elimination House.
Challenge Summary
Team Dish Result
QLD Alex & Emily Snapper Ceviche with Avocado Mousse People's Choice
NSW Jess & Emma Sticky Date Pudding with Pecan Praline Safe
NSW Josh & Nic Cheesecake Tart with Lemon Curd
VIC Kim & Suong Chicken & Prawn Spring Rolls with Sweet Chilli Sauce
WA Stella & Jazzey Smoked Trout Tart with Beetroot & Strawberry Relish
VIC Roula & Rachael Chocolate Mousse Shooters with Raspberry and Coconut Through to Sudden Death

Group 2: Medieval Banquet Challenge

  • Episode 21
  • Airdate — 1 March
  • Description — Group 2 teams were challenged cook a feast for guests at a Medieval themed event. To fit with the theme, teams cooked with coal stoves and no electrical items were allowed. People's Choice was awarded to the team with the most votes from the guests and Group 1. Pete and Colin sent the weakest team to Elimination House to face Roula and Rachael in Sudden Death.
Challenge Summary
Team Dish Result
WA Davide & Marco Seared Beef with Beer & Vegetable Stew and Salsa Verde People's Choice
NSW Georgie & Alicia BBQ Turkey with Pumpkin, Charred Brussels Sprouts and Thyme Gravy Safe
TAS Henry & Anna Herbed Quail with Game Bird Sauce and Roast Potatoes
QLD Matt & Aly Beef Rib Roast with Roast Potatoes, Parsnips & Carrots and Red Wine Gravy
NSW Olga & Valeria Georgian Pork Skewers with Grilled Vegetables and Spiced Tomato Sauce
NSW Sonya & Hadil Seafood Platter with Herb Tahini and Charred Chilli Sauce
SA Dan & Gemma Spiced Chicken with Smoky Beans and Stuffed Potatoes Through to Sudden Death

Elimination House (Group Challenge 1)

  • Episode 22
  • Airdate — 5 March
  • Description — Roula & Rachael and Dan & Gemma were the weakest teams in the group challenges, will face off in a Sudden Death Cook-Off at Elimination House, where one team is eliminated. All guest teams score both meals out of 10. Alex & Emily and Davide & Marco, as People's Choice winners, had the advantage of having each team member score both meals, meaning their scores would be doubled. Judges Pete and Manu scored each dish out of 10.
Sudden Death Cook-Off Results
Sudden Death Cook-Off 4
Team Guest Score
(out of 130)
Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 190)
Result
Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
SA Dan & Gemma 95 4 8 8 4 8 8 135 Safe
Dishes Entrée Samosa with Raita
Main Chicken Tikka Masala
Dessert Crème Brûlée
VIC Roula & Rachael 71 6 4 2 6 3 2 94 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée Arancini Balls with Chilli Mayonnaise
Main Gnocchi with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Dessert After Dinner Mint

Top 12

Group 2: Home Delivery Challenge

  • Episode 23
  • Airdate — 6 March
  • Description — Group 2 teams ran a home delivery service cooking at a Foodbank depot and then delivering their meals to local customers. Each team prepared two mains and side dishes. Dining customers and Group 1 teams scored the meals out of 10, with the highest scoring team earning People's Choice. Pete and Colin sent the weakest team to the next Elimination House cook-off.
Challenge Summary
Team Dish Result
SA Dan & Gemma BBQ Pork Ribs / Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings People's Choice
WA Davide & Marco Chilli Mussels / Insalata Di Riso (Rice Salad) Safe
NSW Georgie & Alicia Sweet & Sour Fish / Pork & Chicken San Choy Bau (Lettuce Wraps)
TAS Henry & Anna Scotch Fillet Steak / Crusted Pork Cutlet
NSW Olga & Valeria Dukkah Lamb / Deep Fried Spicy Chicken
NSW Sonya & Hadil Jordanian Sumac Chicken / Filet Mignon
QLD Matt & Aly Lamb & Beetroot Salad / Grilled Chicken Through to Sudden Death

Group 1: Lawn Bowls BBQ Challenge

  • Episode 24
  • Airdate — 7 March
  • Description — Group 1 cooked at a lawn bowls club for a BBQ challenge, serving food to the public and Group 2 for votes. The team with the most votes won People's Choice. The judges then sent the weakest team to Elimination House to face Matt & Aly.
Challenge Summary
Team Dish Result
QLD Alex & Emily Herb Lamb with Tarragon Potatoes and Greek Salad People's Choice
NSW Jess & Emma Steak Sandwich with Caramelised Onions Safe
VIC Kim & Suong Beef and Chicken Skewers with Asian Slaw
WA Stella & Jazzey Beef Burger with Pickled Beetroot and Blue Cheese Sauce
NSW Josh & Nic Fritto Misto Through to Sudden Death

Elimination House (Group Challenge 2)

  • Episode 25
  • Airdate — 8 March
  • Description — Matt & Aly and Josh & Nic, who were the weakest teams in the group challenges, will face off in a Sudden Death Cook-Off at Elimination House, where one team is eliminated. All guest teams score both meals out of 10. Dan & Gemma and Alex & Emily, as People's Choice winners, had the advantage of having each team member score both meals, meaning their scores would be doubled. Judges Pete and Manu scored each dish out of 10.
Sudden Death Cook-Off Results
Sudden Death Cook-Off 5
Team Guest Score
(out of 120)
Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 180)
Result
Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
NSW Josh & Nic 94 8 10 7 6 9 7 141 Safe
Dishes Entrée Trippa Alla Calabrese (Calabrian-style tripes)
Main Tagliatelle Salsiccia e Funghi
Dessert Tiramisu
QLD Matt & Aly 60 3 5 3 3 5 4 83 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée Chicken Liver Parfait
Main Lamb Rack with Parsnip Purée and Beetroot
Dessert Chocolate, Fig & Hazelnut Cake

Top 11

Group 1: Kids Sports Day Challenge

  • Episode 26
  • Airdate — 11 March
  • Description — Group 1 teams hit the sports field where they were tasked with creating small, delicious and nutritious meals for 100 active kids using seasonal fresh produce. The kids and Group 2 were asked to vote for their favourite. The team with the most votes was named Kids’ Choice. Pete, Colin & guest judge Curtis Stone sent the weakest team to the next Elimination House cook-off.
Challenge Summary
Team Dish Result
WA Stella & Jazzey Nacho Bowl with Avocado Cream Kids Choice
NSW Jess & Emma Zucchini Slice with Spinach & Citrus Salad Safe
VIC Kim & Suong Pork and Prawn Rice Paper Rolls
NSW Josh & Nic Fish Finger Sliders
QLD Alex & Emily Crunchy Chicken Caesar Cups Through to Sudden Death

Group 2: Asian Street Food Challenge

  • Episode 27
  • Airdate — 12 March
  • Description — Group 2 is bringing the heat to Spice Alley, rocking the woks at their very own Asian street food stalls. Teams were asked to make Asian meals to please paying customers. Customer's Choice went to the team that made the most money. Pete and Colin sent the weakest team to the Elimination House Cook-Off.
Challenge Summary
Team Dish Result
WA Davide & Marco 5 Spice Salmon Tortillas with Pickled Slaw Customer's Choice
NSW Georgie & Alicia Fried Chicken with Noodle Salad Safe
TAS Henry & Anna Thai Green Chicken Curry
NSW Olga & Valeria Chill Pan Mee
NSW Sonya & Hadil Banh Tom (Vietnamese Shrimp and Sweet Potato Fritters)
SA Dan & Gemma Chinese Pork & Chive Dumplings with Bok Choy and Garlic & Soy Sauce Through to Sudden Death

Elimination House (Group Challenge 3)

  • Episode 28
  • Airdate — 13 March
  • Description — Dan & Gemma and Alex & Emily, who were the weakest teams in the group challenges, will face off in a Sudden Death Cook-Off at Elimination House, where one team is eliminated. All guest teams score both meals out of 10. Stella & Jazzey and Davide & Marco, as People's Choice winners, had the advantage of having each team member score both meals, meaning their scores would be doubled. Judges Pete and Manu scored each dish out of 10.
Sudden Death Cook-Off Results
Sudden Death Cook-Off 6
Team Guest Score
(out of 110)
Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 170)
Result
Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
QLD Alex & Emily 82 10 9 7 10 8 8 134 Safe
Dishes Entrée Roasted Bone Marrow with Brussels Sprouts
Main Roast Pork with Fennel and Apple Cider Jus
Dessert Rhubarb & Mulberry Compote with Custard and Crumble
SA Dan & Gemma 62 8 6 9 7 6 8 106 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée Steak Tartare
Main Roast Lamb with Salt and Vinegar Cabbage
Dessert Fresh Berry Tart

Top 10

Group 2: Pool Party BBQ Challenge

  • Episode 29
  • Airdate — 14 March
  • Description — At a Wet’n’Wild pool party, Group 2 were asked to fire up the BBQ and cook exciting, easy-to-eat food which “screamed summer” and would appeal to fun loving friends and families of all ages. The public and Group 1 were asked to vote for their favourite. Pete and Colin sent the weakest team to the Elimination House Cook-Off.
Challenge Summary
Team Dish Result
TAS Henry & Anna Pork Burger with Apple & Fennel Slaw People's Choice
WA Davide & Marco Cheesy BBQ Meatballs with Fries Safe
NSW Olga & Valeria Lamb & Pineapple Skewers with Mint Sauce
NSW Sonya & Hadil Spiced Bean & Lamb Pita Pocket
NSW Georgie & Alicia Honey Soy Chicken Wings with Asparagus and Aioli Through to Sudden Death

Group 1: Picnic Challenge

  • Episode 30
  • Airdate — 15 March
  • Description — Group 1 were tasked with putting together incredible picnic baskets for around 200 people to enjoy in Centennial Park. The public and Group 2 were asked to vote for their favourite. Pete and Colin sent the weakest team to the Elimination House Cook-Off.
Challenge Summary
Team Dish Result
NSW Josh & Nic Chicken Schnitzel Focaccia
Whipped Gorgonzola & Caramelised Peach Bruschetta
Strawberries with Chocolate Ganache
People's Choice
WA Stella & Jazzey Roast Beef Roll
Devilled Eggs
Spiced Carrot Muffs
Safe
NSW Jess & Emma Prawn Roll
Potato Salad
Berry Cake
VIC Kim & Suong Chicken Bánh Mí
Asian Beef Salad
Fruit Salad
QLD Alex & Emily Apple, Mustard & Honey Baked Ham
Kale, Apple & Toasted Seed Salad
Carrots with Orange & Thyme Dressing
Through to Sudden Death

Elimination House (Group Challenge 4)

  • Episode 31
  • Airdate — 18 March
  • Description — Georgie & Alicia and Alex & Emily, who were the weakest teams in the group challenges, will face off in a Sudden Death Cook-Off at Elimination House, where one team is eliminated. All guest teams score both meals out of 10. Henry & Anna and Josh & Nic, as People's Choice winners, had the advantage of having each team member score both meals, meaning their scores would be doubled. Judges Pete and Manu scored each dish out of 10.
Sudden Death Cook-Off Results
Sudden Death Cook-Off 7
Team Guest Score
(out of 100)
Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 160)
Result
Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
QLD Alex & Emily 86 7 8 7 9 7 7 131 Safe
Dishes Entrée Lobster Tail with Tarragon and Vermouth Butter
Main Lamb Backstrap with Kale, Onion Purée and Port Jus
Dessert Rosemary and Balsamic Figs with Caramel and Ricotta
NSW Georgie & Alicia 61 10 8 7 9 7 6 108 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée Miso Caramel Pork Belly with Spiced Edamame and Pickled Radish
Main Tuna, Mushrooms, Sprouts and Broth
Dessert Sake Poached Nashi Pear with Soy Milk Ice Cream

Top 9

Group 1: Romantic Dinner Challenge

  • Episode 32
  • Airdate — 19 March
  • Description — Group 1 don their chef whites to create dishes from the heart for the heart, serving up a romantic dinner. However with Manu as Head Chef, this restaurant takeover will leave one team brokenhearted. Diners and Group 2 score the teams out of 10. One team will be named Lover's Choice. Pete and Colin sent another team to the Elimination House Cook-Off. Jess & Emma received 'dish of the day' from both Pete and Colin, whilst Alex and Emily received 'Lover's Choice'.
Challenge Summary
Team Dish Result
Main
QLD Alex & Emily Duck with Tamarind and Orange Lover's Choice
NSW Josh & Nic Spicy Basil Trevalla with Citrus Cauliflower Safe
WA Stella & Jazzey King Prawn Pasta with Chilli Oil
Dessert
NSW Jess & Emma Panna Cotta with Poached Maple Figs Safe
VIC Kim & Suong Floating Islands (Poached Meringue with Coconut Crème Anglaise) Through to Sudden Death

Group 2: Shared Lunch Challenge

  • Episode 33
  • Airdate — 20 March
  • Description — Group 2 had to create a menu of three savoury plates that could be shared by family, friends or colleagues alike. The public and Group 1 score the teams out of 10. One team will be named People's Choice. Pete and Colin sent another team to the Elimination House Cook-Off. Henry & Anna received 'Menu of the Day' from Colin, whilst Olga & Valeria won 'People's Choice'.
Challenge Summary
Team Dish Result
NSW Olga & Valeria Russian Potato Salad
Deconstructed Beef Stroganoff
Chicken Kiev Croquettes
People's Choice
TAS Henry & Anna Whole Baked Rainbow Trout
Eye Fillet with Salsa Verde
Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates
Safe
NSW Sonya & Hadil Chargrilled Tiger Prawns
Wagyu Beef with Roasted Bone Marrow
Pine Nut and Cinnamon Kofta
WA Davide & Marco Octopus Salad
Champagne & Garlic Butter Prawns
Vongole in White Wine Sauce
Through to Sudden Death

Elimination House (Group Challenge 5)

  • Episode 34
  • Airdate — 21 March
  • Description — Kim & Suong and Davide & Marco, who were the weakest teams in the group challenges, will face off in a Sudden Death Cook-Off at Elimination House, where one team is eliminated. All guest teams score both meals out of 10. Alex & Emily and Olga & Valeria, as People's Choice winners, had the advantage of having each team member score both meals, meaning their scores would be doubled. Judges Pete and Manu scored each dish out of 10.
Sudden Death Cook-Off Results
Sudden Death Cook-Off 8
Team Guest Score
(out of 90)
Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 150)
Result
Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
VIC Kim & Suong 79 10 10 7 10 10 6 132 Safe
Dishes Entrée Chạo Tôm (Sugarcane Prawns)
Main Canh Chua (Sweet & Sour Soup)
Dessert Chè Trôi Nước (Sticky Rice Balls with Ginger Syrup)
WA Davide & Marco 56 6 6 7 6 6 7 94 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée Agnolotti al Sugo
Main Risotto ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Risotto)
Dessert Zabaione

Top 8

Supermarket Ice-cream Challenge

  • Episode - 35
  • Air date — 15 April
  • Description — The two groups are now combined into one and teams must create an ice-cream worth packing for the grocery buying public. The team with the most votes wins People’s Choice and will have their ice-cream produced, packaged and sold in Coles supermarkets across Australia. Pete and Colin will decide the bottom team who will receive a penalty in the next challenge.
Challenge Summary
Team Dish Result
NSW Josh & Nic The Nutty Italian Sundae People's Choice
NSW Jess & Emma French Toast with Salted Caramel Pecan Ice Cream Safe
QLD Alex & Emily Peanut Butter Ice Cream with Banana Caramel and Brownie
VIC Kim & Suong Pancakes with Coconut Ice Cream and Tropical Fruit Sauce
TAS Henry & Anna Coffee Ice Cream Sandwich
NSW Sonya & Hadil Chocolate Turkish Delight Ice Cream with Semolina Cake and Pistachio Biscuit
NSW Olga & Valeria Earl Grey Ice Cream Profiterole
WA Stella & Jazzey Pop-Cone Penalized

Ultimate Instant Restaurants (Super Dinner Parties)

  • Episodes - 36 to 43
  • Air date — 16 April to TBA
  • Description — The remaining eight teams headed around the country once again in an Ultimate Instant Restaurant round. All teams had to cook two dishes of each course (entrée, main and dessert) for their fellow contestants and judges for scoring. For the first time, teams are given strict time constraints to prepare and cook each course: 90 minutes for entrée and main and an hour for desserts. Guests have a choice of choosing one of the options per course, while the judges Pete and Manu each taste one of the two options. At the end of this round, the lowest scoring team is eliminated.
Colour Key:
  – Judge's Score for Option 1
  – Judge's Score for Option 2
Ultimate Instant Restaurant Summary
Top 8
Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 130)
Rank Result
J&E H&A K&S S&J A&E J&N O&V S&H Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
NSW Jess & Emma 3 6 4 3 4 5 3 3 6 8 5 1 1 52
Ep 35 16 April The Princess Pantry
Dishes Entrées 1: Scallops with Cauliflower Purée and Chorizo 2: Pumpkin & Mozzarella Arancini with Napoli Sauce
Main 1: Moreton Bay Bugs with Camembert Sauce and Saffron Rice 2: Lamb Shanks with Garlic Mash
Dessert 1: Apple Pie with Crème Anglaise 2: Chocolate Crème Brûlée and Candied Orange
TAS Henry & Anna
Ep 36 17 April Black Diamond
Dishes Entrées
Main
Dessert
VIC Kim & Suong
Ep 37 18 April Secret Lantern
Dishes Entrées
Main
Dessert
WA Stella & Jazzey
Ep 38 The 'Stume Room
Dishes Entrées
Main
Dessert
QLD Alex & Emily
Ep 39 Love From Miami
Dishes Entrées
Main
Dessert
NSW Josh & Nic
Ep 40 Calcio e Pepe
Dishes Entrées
Main
Dessert
NSW Olga & Valeria
Ep 41 Russian Express
Dishes Entrées
Main
Dessert
NSW Sonya & Hadil
Ep 42 Desert Rose
Dishes Entrées
Main
Dessert

Ratings

Colour Key:
  – Highest Rating
  – Lowest Rating
  – Elimination Episode
  – Finals Week
Week Episode Air date Viewers
(millions)
Nightly
rank
Source
1 1 Instant Restaurant 1-1: Josh & Nic Monday, 29 January 1.182 1
2 Instant Restaurant 1-2: Alex & Emily Tuesday, 30 January 1.062 1
3 Instant Restaurant 1-3: Roula & Rachael Wednesday, 31 January 1.078 1
2 4 Instant Restaurant 1-4: Kim & Suong Sunday, 4 February 1.104 1
5 Instant Restaurant 1-5: Ash & Matty Monday, 5 February 1.106 1
6 Instant Restaurant 1-6: Stuss & Steve Tuesday, 6 February 1.196 1
7 Instant Restaurant 1-7: Stella & Jazzey Wednesday, 7 February 1.140 1
3 8 Instant Restaurant 1-8: Jess & Emma Sunday, 11 February 1.162 2
9 Sudden Death Cook-Off 1 Monday, 12 February 1.097 2
10 Instant Restaurant 2-1: Henry & Anna Tuesday, 13 February 1.025 2
11 Instant Restaurant 2-2: Dan & Gemma Wednesday, 14 February 0.930 3
12 Instant Restaurant 2-3: Davide & Marco Thursday, 15 February 0.947 2
4 13 Instant Restaurant 2-4: Olga & Valeria Sunday, 18 February 1.139 2
14 Instant Restaurant 2-5: Georgie & Alicia Monday, 19 February 1.121 2
15 Instant Restaurant 2-6: Matt & Aly Tuesday, 20 February 0.988 2
16 Instant Restaurant 2-7: Pat & Louisa Wednesday, 21 February 0.946 2
17 Instant Restaurant 2-8: Sonya & Hadil Thursday, 22 February 1.118 1
5 18 Sudden Death Cook-Off 2 Monday, 26 February 1.074 2
19 Top 14: BBQ Challenge & Sudden Death Cook-Off 3 Tuesday, 27 February 1.116 2
20 Top 13 - Group 1: High Tea Challenge Wednesday, 28 February 0.981 2
21 Top 13 - Group 2: Medieval Challenge Thursday, 1 March 1.043 1
6 22 Sudden Death Cook-Off 4 Monday, 5 March 1.064 2
23 Top 12 - Group 2: Home Delivery Challenge Tuesday, 6 March 1.013 2
24 Top 12 - Group 1: BBQ Bowling Challenge Wednesday, 7 March 0.977 2
25 Sudden Death Cook-Off 5 Thursday, 8 March 0.954 1
7 26 Top 11 - Group 1: Kids Sports Day Challenge Sunday, 11 March 0.858 4
27 Top 11 - Group 2: Spice Alley Asian Challenge Monday, 12 March 0.926 6
28 Sudden Death Cook-Off 6 Tuesday, 13 March 1.032 2
29 Top 10 - Group 2: Pool Party Challenge Wednesday, 14 March 0.963 2
30 Top 10 - Group 1: Picnic Challenge Thursday, 15 March 0.945 1
8 31 Sudden Death Cook-Off 7 Sunday, 18 March 1.061 2
32 Top 9 - Group 1: Date Night Challenge Monday, 19 March 0.996 3
33 Top 9 - Group 2: Shared Lunch Challenge Tuesday, 20 March 0.970 2
34 Sudden Death Cook-Off 8 Wednesday, 21 March 0.936 4
9 35 Top 8 - Supermarket Ice-cream Challenge Sunday, 15 April 1.305 2
36 Top 8 - Ultimate Instant Restaurant 1: Jess & Emma Monday, 16 April 1.253 1
37 Top 8 - Ultimate Instant Restaurant 2: Henry & Anna Tuesday, 17 April
38 Top 8 - Ultimate Instant Restaurant 3: Kim & Suong Wednesday, 18 April
39 Top 8 - Ultimate Instant Restaurant 4: TBA
10 40 Top 8 - Ultimate Instant Restaurant 5: TBA
41 Top 8 - Ultimate Instant Restaurant 6: TBA
42 Top 8 - Ultimate Instant Restaurant 7: TBA
43 Top 8 - Ultimate Instant Restaurant 8: TBA

Notes

  1. ^ Ratings data used is from OzTAM and represents the live and same day average viewership from the 5 largest Australian metropolitan centres (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide).

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