Poh Ling Yeow

The contestants must create a winning dish with basic staples and little other ingredients.

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

The 24 contestants enter the MasterChef kitchen and are greeted by legendary chef Gordon Ramsay; when they get over the shock he tells them he will be here for the entire week to mentor them through the first stage of the competition.

Bottom Justine & Julie face the Pressure test. They each have to make a Sweet & Sour Duck Stir Fry in 30 minutes.

The contestants take on some off-site challenges; the teams make two entrées and three mains for 50 diners; the least impressive team must face a pressure test.

The contestants visit Maggie Beer's Eatery for their elimination challenge, and participate in a masterclass at the Adelaide Markets.