Next, the chefs face the terrifying task of showcasing their skill to three of the country's toughest restaurant critics. It's a daunting challenge and the price is high - after judging their dishes, Marcus and Monica decide who is worthy of continuing in the competition. Instead, the judges ask them to make their dishes from kitchen scraps, including bones, trimmings, fish skins, over-ripe fruits, cheese and stale bread. Gone are the array of quality ingredients they are used to cooking with. The quarter-finalists must create an exceptional plate of food from the kitchen offcuts and trimmings. Their first challenge is an Invention Test - but this one has a twist. The week's best chefs return for the quarter-finals and this is where the battle really begins. #20 - Episode 12 Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired Nov 27, 2014 The pressure is on if they are to impress the awesome palate of Michel's sous chef Monica and stand a chance of cooking for her boss.įor now, they are all safe but in the next episode five of these ten chefs must return and face their final test, before Monica and Gregg decide who will be the first to cook for culinary giant Michel Roux Jnr. In the six-ingredient-invention-test, the ten chefs grapple with their nerves as they have one hour to prove their skill, palate, and creativity, preparing a dish from only six ingredients: duck breast, leeks, blackberries, garlic, thyme and cinnamon. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they must earn the right to cook for Michel.
Ten chefs must deal with the pressure of an elimination round. Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and MasterChef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's trusted sous chef Monica Galetti as they hunt for Britain's next culinary superstar who has what it takes to go to the top of the culinary world. Mr Ungermann is on bail and will return to court in October.#10 - Episode 1 Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired Nov 7, 2011 Mr Ungermann has denied the accusations, with his Sydney-based lawyer Adam Houda posting on Twitter: "Allegations against my client are vehemently denied and will be defended.". "Due to a personal matter, Ben has had to leave the competition and he will not be returning."
You're probably wondering where Ben is," judge Jock Zonfrillo said. "Before we get to today's challenge, we've got some news. Mr Ungermann's departure was announced to contestants and viewers on MasterChef in May. Allegations 'vehemently denied'ĭays before the alleged assault, which took place on February 23, Mr Ungermann announced on his Instagram page that he would rejoin MasterChef Australia's 2020 season.Ībout two weeks later, he was charged by detectives from the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team. "It doesn't appear there's any prospect of the matter resolving at this time," Mr Payne said. Mr Ungermann, 36, has been charged with three counts of intentionally sexually touching a 16-year-old girl at the Docklands earlier this year.Īmong the charges is an accusation that the MasterChef contestant touched the alleged victim's breast without her consent.Īt an administrative hearing on Thursday, prosecutor Stephen Payne told the Melbourne Magistrates' Court that some of the witnesses may have to appear by videolink.