Eloise Praino

After being divided into two teams, the amateur chefs must construct edible dessert art installations in just eight hours.

Three contestants must recreate Andy Bowdy's signature 12-element intricate layered cake to avoid elimination.

In the auditions, contestants have one hour to make their signature dish for a chance to reach the top 24.

Contestants without aprons face an invention test from guest judge Maggie Beer to win a place in the competition.

Three amateur chefs must follow and recreate Gary's roasted chicken dish, without a recipe, in order to survive.

The contestants must rely on their home cooking skills by using simple kitchen equipment in a tricky mystery box challenge.