Then, they are asked to prepare their own classic dish for Michel and Gregg in just one hour. To achieve such intricate presentation, fine flavours, and attention to detail the chefs will have to dig deep to impress. Michel cooks a classic recipe of mackerel three ways, 'Trio de maquereaux', which is made up of an escabeche, a tartare and a sashimi, before asking the chefs to recreate the dish in just 60 minutes. The pressure now mounts as the four remaining chefs must raise their game for Michelin starred legend Michel Roux Jnr. At the end, Monica and Gregg must decide who will be leaving the competition. With only 10 minutes in hand to complete it, the heat is on. For the skills test, Monica asks them to demonstrate their ability to spin sugar and decorate a trio of pannacotta in three different ways. Only the best four chefs will cook for legendary Michel Roux Jnr. 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.įive of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. 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. Mr Ungermann is on bail and will return to court in October.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 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.