The battle is on to find the most promising, undiscovered culinary talent in the country, as ambitious kitchen enthusiasts take on demanding challenges in their bid to prove they have what it takes to become Australian MasterChef.
The competition starts with auditions, following which the top 50 travel to Sydney where they are put through their paces in a variety of challenges as they compete for a place in the final 24.
The final 24 must learn fast and up their game as they are challenged with cooking from a mystery box of ingredients, cooking the same menu as their competitors and hoping to come out top, and taking part in tasks that are completely outside of their comfort zone, including cooking for the army or catering for a wedding.
All the challenges require concentration, dedication and above all talent as one mistake could mean the end of their dream.
The winner plays for a prize that includes $250,000 in cash.
This is an emotional and exhausting journey, pushing the contestants to their absolute limits. Who will prove to the judges that they have what it takes?
Returning for its ninth season, MasterChef Australia takes the best of what has been before and combines it with more big name international guest chefs, bright new talent and exciting challenges.
| CHANNEL |
M-Net (DStv 101) |
| PREMIERE |
10 January 2018 |
| TIMESLOT |
Weekdays, 17h45 |
| REPEATS |
Weekdays, 10h30 |