Ashley McConnell

In the final pop-up challenge, the remaining chefs are assigned a history-theme when they must put a twist on an ancient recipe.

In the first elimination challenge, three contestants choose a cloche containing a single ingredient to be used in a dish for the judges. The contestant with the least impressive dish will be going home.

Split into groups, each team is tasked with making two dishes for an outdoor cinema event, but timing proves to be a problem.

The top 24 contestants face a mystery box containing ingredients selected by season seven champion Billie McKay.

The contestants' dessert skills are put to the test, and one chef goes up against guest chef Victor Liong.