The MasterChef Australia 2021 recap collection: we watch the show so you don't have to

The MasterChef Australia 2021 recap collection: we watch the show so you don't have to

Chaos, cliffhangers, and quite a lot of cooking too. It's MasterChef 2021 as observed by master recapper Ben Pobjie, in order of most recent to oldest episode.

MasterChef judges Melissa Leong, Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen.

Pete has plenty to smile about in this episode.

MasterChef recap: Everyone makes cucumber granita for no good reason and it sends someone home

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Which ingredient combination impresses our judging pair?

MasterChef recap: Which Franken-flavour mash-up is the perfect match?

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Jock Zonfrillo sets tarts racing on MasterChef Australia.

MasterChef recap: Jock breaks a heart with his twisted tart challenge

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All-stars Poh, Callum and Reynold return to set an elimination challenge.

MasterChef recap: Poh and co return, send somebody home, and remind us what 2021 is missing

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One hologram Heston is never enough.

MasterChef recap: Heston Blumenthal churns through a pretty drippy dessert challenge

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How much does Jock Zonfrillo like wasabi? Less than this much.

MasterChef recap: You scream, I scream, we all scream 'why make onion ice-cream?'

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You know what black aprons mean - elimination is imminent.

MasterChef recap: Massimo Bottura carbs things up and another one bites the crust

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The orange team get to grips with Ottolenghi's numbing oil.

MasterChef recap: Hologram Ottolenghi drops flavour bombs and one team goes up in smoke

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Nigella Lawson beams in to join judges Andy, Melissa and Jock on MasterChef Australia.

MasterChef recap: Hologram Nigella's pressure test really takes the cake

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Andy, chicken, Melissa, Jock and eggs cast a knowing eye over the cooks in front of them.

MasterChef recap: The chicken or the egg challenge sees the first contestant clucked out

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The judges and Emelia Jackson received the 'wear brown' memo.

MasterChef recap: The champ of champs returns for the first mystery box challenge

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Andy Allen, Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo have the blues in episode two.

MasterChef recap: It's 'make nonna proud' night as the final 24 are decided

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MasterChef judges Andy Allen, Melissa Leung and Jock Zonfrillo are back for 2021.

MasterChef recap: A fresh batch of 'best cooks ever' battle for a treasured apron

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