Episode
MasterChef Australia: The Top 22
Overview
22 brand new contestants are introduced as they begin their dream to become Australia's next MasterChef.
Details
- Series
- MasterChef Australia
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2013-06-02
- Runtime
- 71 min
Episode context
The Top 22 is Episode 1 in Season 5 of MasterChef Australia. It aired on 2013-06-02. The runtime is 71 min.
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