Episode
MasterChef Australia: Fiesta - Pressure Test
Overview
We're at the pointy end in cactus country, and the most succulent Mexican dish will earn its maker a stab at Immunity. Needles to say, the winner will be dancing a salsa in this thorny alfresco fiesta.
Details
- Series
- MasterChef Australia
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 43
- Air date
- 2023-07-05
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Fiesta - Pressure Test is Episode 43 in Secrets & Surprises of MasterChef Australia. It aired on 2023-07-05. The runtime is 45 min.
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