Episode
MasterChef Australia: Series Premiere: Identity Dish
Overview
It's a new era for MasterChef Australia as Andy Allen welcomes three new judges: Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli, plus guest judge Jamie Oliver. The contestants were tasked to create a dish that represents them. The winner will win the only immunity pin of the season and a trip to London to work at Jamie Oliver's latest restaurant for a week.
Details
- Series
- MasterChef Australia
- Season
- Season 16
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2024-04-22
- Runtime
- 77 min
Episode context
Series Premiere: Identity Dish is Episode 1 in Season 16 of MasterChef Australia. It aired on 2024-04-22. The runtime is 77 min.
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