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MasterChef Australia season 17 is heating up and we’re excited to see what crazy challenges and weird flavour combinations future holds for our incredibly creative contestants. So far, the judges have had some eating surprises and guest chefs (looking at you, Kirsten Tibballs).
Before you heat up your popcorn and snuggle into your couch for tonight’s episode, here are the answers to every burning question you have about this season of MasterChef Australia.
Who are the guest judges on MasterChef Australia 2025?
Kicking the season off, we had guest chef Gordon Ramsay followed by acclaimed Peter Gilmore, Kirsten Tibballs and Shannon Bennett. There’s sure to be more guest chefs pass by, so stay tuned!
When does MasterChef Australia 2025 start?
MasterChef Australia premiered on Monday 28th April at 7:30 pm on 10 and 10 Play. It’s on 5 days a week from Sunday to Thursday.
Who are the MasterChef judges?
This year, the judge lineup is full of familiar faces from season 16. Season 4 winner and co-owner of Three Blue Ducks, Andy Allen will join food journalist, Sofia Levin, runner-up of season 1, Poh Ling Yeow and acclaimed French chef and restauranteur, Jean-Christophe Novelli to challenge, inspire and encourage the contestants.
MasterChef Australia 2025 contestants
You can expect a few runner-ups who are eager to take back what they lost, while others are social media sensations preparing to serve up some of the internet’s favourite dishes. Find our deep dive into the 2025 contestants here.
Who has been eliminated from MasterChef Australia 2025?
So far, we’ve seen Cath Collins, Sav Perera and Steph de Sousa be eliminated from the MasterChef kitchen.
Where can I find MasterChef recipes?
We’ve collated our favourite MasterChef recipes from season 17 from the brilliant to the wacky and everything in between! Or, you can visit 10 Play for the full recipes.
Who won MasterChef Australia 2024?
Nat Thaipun walked away with the MasterChef Australia 2024 title. She’s a Victorian-based barista with a talent and love for cooking and took out runner-up Tasmanian butcher Josh Perry.
Who won MasterChef Australia 2023?
Brent Draper first competed on MasterChef in 2021 but after reaching the top 13, he withdrew due to mental health issues. After receiving the help and support he needed, in season 15 he returned and went on to take out the cash prize of $250,000 and title of MasterChef 2023.
Where is the MasterChef Australia kitchen?
From the very first season, MasterChef has been filmed at the Melbouurne Showgrounds in Centenary Hall. Built in 1934 for showcasing the display of farm and dairy produce during the Royal Melbourne Show, it now hosts an array of popular TV shows such as Nine’s “Lego Masters” thanks to its sound-proofed and air conditioned studios.
Where is MasterChef Australia streaming?
Watch MasterChef Australia for free on 10 Play.
