The auditions begin!

Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

In the first ever Masterchef Australia elimination challenge, 12 contestants fighting for their place in the competition choose from a large variety of fresh ingredients and have just 45 minutes to be as creative as possible to impress the judges.

The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.

Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Melbourne

Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed

Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.

A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.

Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé

Masterclass 4 - The perfect chip - Snapper in a Bag and Chunky Chips, Risotto with Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese, Rib Eye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Spinach

Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.

Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart

Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge

Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak

Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination

The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

Martini Club Team Challenge

Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling