Laura Sharrad

Aspiring chefs draw their weapons for a culinary showdown judged by world-renowned experts. At the end of a series of challenges, there remains a survivor who is crowned the best in Australia.

After watching an emotional video documenting their MasterChef journeys, the chefs must create a dish that best represents who they are now as they come back to win.

It is the final battle. Over two rounds, the finalists must cook a dish using a classic ingredient pairing, followed by an epic final Pressure Test. Who will be crowned winner?

To win immunity and a chance to see their dish added to the menu at Gordon's new London restaurant, the chefs must create an elevated version of their favourite late-night snack.

Blayne Bertoncello of O.MY restaurant in Victoria is setting one of the toughest challenges yet. Participants must recreate Blayne's technical dessert with sourdough, strawberry, elderflower and balsamic vinegar.

The contestants are met by a bust of judge Jean-Christophe Novelli - made entirely of butter - and must create a dish celebrating butter, with 75 minutes on the clock.