Dulan Hapuarachchi

This season, contestants compete in teams in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle. In the first challenge, they must cook a dish which recognises their strengths.

The two teams must use the MasterChef food pyramid as their pantry - with different layers for fruits, grains, proteins, and sweets.

On day two, the room is set up for a massive service challenge. One team are at a clear advantage, with most of them well-versed in operating in commercial kitchens.

The contestants have a good old-fashioned lucky dip, where each row of cloches has a different theme - fruit & vegetables, herbs & spices, pantry items, and a curve cloche.

The final two contestants must impress both the judges and chef Heston Blumenthal across the course of two scored rounds. The chef who prepares the best dishes will be crowned MasterChef 2022.

Guest chef Shannon Bennett returns with ten of his favourite fridge and pantry items to create a mystery box - the two least impressive cooks will face off in a pressure test.