It's the second elimination cook-off in Kitchen HQ as two teams battle it out to remain in the competition.

After months of competition Australia's top two teams of home cooks will battle it out in the Grand Final of MKR 2016.

Two OG teams face off in an epic banquet challenge in the first elimination at Kitchen Headquarters

It started with twelve teams and now it' s down to two. They've cooked for their fellow contestants in their own homes, tantalised tastebuds across the streets of Australia and impressed the judges at Kitchen Headquarters. Tonight, in the ultimate test, the two final teams must prepare an impressive five-course meal for a full restaurant. With 100 plates to serve per team, the pressure is on. Judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel guest judges Guy Grossi, Tobie Puttock, Liz Egan and Karen Martini will score each team out of 10 to determine this year's winner. In a suspenseful and exciting not-to-be missed grand final, who will be crowned My Kitchen Rules 2012 champions and walk away with the $250,000 cash prize?

The remaining teams will battle it out in an all-in cook-off. The jury have their knives out again and together with the judges will determine tonight's lowest scoring teams. The two teams with the weakest dishes will then fight for their survival in an elimination cook off, which will ultimately see one team go home. The competition continues to heat up as the remaining teams storm towards finals week. Sudden Death Cook-Off: Leigh and Jennifer vs. David and Scott Winners:

Tonight, things heat up as the competition becomes fiery in the kitchen. Who will cook against who in the semi-finals?

Two teams go head to head in tonight's Grand Final as they work like never before to prepare a five-course meal for a full restaurant. With 100 plates to serve per team, the pressure is on. Judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel will watch the teams in action, while guest judges Guy Grossi, Colin Fassnidge, Liz Egan and Karen Martini will blind taste each dish. The team with the highest score will be crowned the MKR 2013 champions and walk away with $250,000.

A magnificent end to a milestone season as our two best teams of home cooks compete for the title of 2019 MKR Champions. In a series first, a panel of 10 judges in celebration of 10 years of MKR.

On a night when humble home cooks become superstars, emotions overflow as both teams crack in very different ways. The best of the best compete for the title of 2017 MKR Champions and $250,000.

Tonight, teams continue to impress as they bring out their best culinary skills in a difficult challenge. The jury will determine the two weakest teams who will go straight into a sudden death cook-off. Who will buckle under the heat and go home? Sudden Death Cook-Off: Helen & Steve vs. Megan & Andy Winners: Megan & Andy

With four more instant restaurants to go, the pressure's on to stay out of the bottom three and avoid the danger zone. It's childhood mates Nic and Rocco's turn to put on the ritz with their casino-themed restaurant as they try to impress judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel.

You're invited to the boys backyard-inspired instant restaurant of Adelaide pub mates, Tim & Kyle, who are ready to make their mark. But on the sidelines it's anything but friendly game.

The knives come out as Sydney socialites Ibby & Romel step into the kitchen. Can these controversial game players deliver or will they make a stylish exit?

Tonight, it's an episode full of surprise tests and temptations. First up, teams begins to cook with their most difficult ingredients used yet, but soon the tables are turned.

The pressure of Semi-Finals is at an all-time high, but so is the food and the smallest of mistakes could cost. Join Manu and Pete, alongside numerous guests, as the Grand Final line-up is decided.

The competition will farewell two of your favourite teams as the Semi Final line-up is decided. With one place left, it's do or die as a cheating scandal sends shockwaves through Kitchen HQ.

The biggest prize of the season outside the Grand Final is on offer to one of our Top 8 teams-to have their ice cream sold in Coles Supermarkets across Australia. Which team will lick the competition?

Two teams are just one win away from the Grand Final but which of these talented duo’s will crumble under the pressure?

Beauty queens Veronica & Piper join forces with brothers Josh & Austin for the last Open House. Can they put their differences aside and cook up a storm or will it be a beast of a night?

Teams have mixed expectations as they travel to Sydney for Josh & Austin’s Instant Restaurant. When the brutally honest brothers plate up, guests are left hangry and Manu’s just plain angry.

Join judges Manu Feildel, Pete Evans and more as they see which contestants can handle the heat of the kitchen, and which ones will break under the pressure.

Amy & Tyson are the highest scorers in MKR history, but are they headed for a crash landing?

The top two teams head into Kitchen HQ to create a scrumptious five-course meal for a packed restaurant. Who will leave with the 2015 My Kitchen Rules crown and the $250,000 prizemoney?

There are plenty of surprises in store as Australia's favourite home-cooking show returns for a brand new series. Just who will be crashing their dinner parties? Manu Feildel and Pete Evans return to host and judge the ultimate home-cooking battle. It's state versus state, plate against plate, as 12 teams-of-two attempt to out-dine and out-wine each other. Each team will take turns to transform an ordinary home into an instant restaurant as they serve up a three-course menu designed to impress their fellow contestants and our esteemed judges. Tonight, it's Victoria's turn as husband and wife Kerrie and Craig prepare their three-course menu. There will be thrills and spills as they battle the clock and their nerves to plate up on time. And will they be able to recover after they misplace some vital ingredients?

It's the first round of the semi-finals and two teams must cook their most impressive three-course meal for judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel, and guest judges Guy Grossi, Tobie Puttock, Liz Egan and Karen Martini. One team will reign supreme and go straight to the grand final. With $250,000 prize money at stake, it's a do or die battle to the very end. Leigh & Jennifer vs. Megan & Andy Winner:

Tonight, solider mates David and Scott host their instant restaurant. The boys are used to high-pressure situations but how will they go under fire in the kitchen? They'll serve up a three-course menu designed to impress not only their fellow contestants but also judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel.

Two teams are just one win away from the Grand Final but which of these talented duo’s will crumble under the pressure?

With only one spot left, dishing up food that splits the table is the last thing they need. It's high stakes and high stress on the Kitchen HQ battlefield where even the judges are up for a fight.

Tonight we travel to Victoria's Mornington Peninsula where Mitch and Laura are serving up in the second Instant Restaurant. Will this brother and sister be able to hold their own in the kitchen?

Queensland dads Rob and Dave take the helm tonight. Will it be BBQs and beers on the menu, or will they surprise their guests?

Flight attendants Chris & Lesley are planning to deliver a first-class night. But with such unruly passengers, turbulence is expected and it’s not just Chris & Lesley who are in for a bumpy ride.

The remaining teams are delivered good news - firstly, no one will be eliminated. Plus, the winner of tonight's challenge will be fast tracked to the finals after a three part skills test.

Back by popular demand, truffle farmer Henry and his sister Anna are set to open the first Instant Restaurant of Group 2 on their family farm in Tasmania. Henry's hot property but can he cook?

We return to comeback kitchen as the newly eliminated teams learn that they have a second chance to get them back in the competition. Tonight they'll be put to the test in a restaurant for real customers with real money under the watchful eye chef of Colin Fassnidge, who will be dishing out big serves of tough love. Manu and Pete will have a blind tasting to judge every meal to give one team a spot in the finals.

The teams continue their west coast travels tonight, making their way south to the famed Margaret River region. Arriving at a beautiful winery, they must cook for 100 farmers celebrating the WA Farmers Association 100th anniversary in just 100 minutes.

Lol & Lil return for their Ultimate Instant Restaurant, serving six ambitious dishes amid rising table tensions. Can they beat the top score to secure a place in the semi-finals?

It's the first of the semi finals tonight with two teams going head-to-head to cement a place in the 2015 My Kitchen Rules grand final.

Tonight, the teams head to Australia's biggest race day, the Melbourne Cup, but it won't be all frocks and fascinators for our teams as they'll be cooking canapes for the prestigious Emirates Marquee's A-list guests. The team who wins best dish as voted by the guests will be safe from the next elimination.

It's the 16th annual Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride and teams are joining the fundraising efforts with a bake sale. The bottom two teams who raise the least money will face off in sudden death.

The bottom two teams face off to determine the second team to be eliminated this season. The stadium is set for a battle that doesn't come any more bitter. Which team will cook their way to victory?

Gatecrashers Kieran and Nastassia host a dinner with a difference. But in this very competitive round, rivalry tips the scales and things get heated as the contestants clash over their harsh critiques.

The weakest teams from each Group Challenge meet at Elimination House. It's calm vs crazy in a clash of the titans and as one person spins out of control, a storm at the table blows up!

Manu Feildel and Pete Evans return to host and judge the ultimate home-cooking battle! But this time around, a twist that will change the rules and raise the stakes! QLD's Jac and Shaz are cooking the first meal for the series. Will these mums from the country be able to wow their competitors and our judges? Or will the pressure take its toll?

Expectations are high for Hall of Famers Lisa & John. As the history-making duo strive to recreate perfection in the kitchen, Victor lays it all out at the table exposing his lover's lies.

Quarter Final 3 pits six of the best against their worst nightmare. This is no trip down memory lane as everything comes flooding back.

At Bondi Beach, it's Group 1's turn for service while Group 2 ready themselves for revenge. In the battle of the brunches, one team will be toast!

Teams travel to Melbourne where best friends Roula and Rachael are ready to serve up a fresh hit of hip-hop attitude. But is their confidence a ticking time bomb?

Maria and Bailey return to the kitchen for their Ultimate Instant Restaurant, aiming to show the table they deserve a spot in the semi-finals

After five instant restaurants at the centre of controversy, feisty cousins Mel and Jacinta will be put to the test in the kitchen

We're in Adelaide where boss friends Maria and Bailey aim for the top spot with their modern take on Greek cuisine.

The two weakest teams from the Instant Restaurant Street Party Challenge face off in Sudden Death at Kitchen HQ. Two teams are both cooking their hearts out in an elimination that will shatter dreams.

Touching down in South Australia for the final instant restaurant of group two, domestic goddesses Jenna and Joanna are out to prove they're more than just talk. After some tough critiquing of their fellow guests, the teams have some high expectations of 'Little Miss Cupcake', Jenna and her friend Joanna. Will they be able to deliver the goods? With one team going home after the results, the pressure is immense. What shock twist will surprise all the teams?

The teams will cook a Chinese banquet at one of the biggest Chinese restaurants in Australia. While the experience leaves them reeling, they are hit with a surprise that nobody saw coming.

MKR’s biggest fans host the biggest night ever, which includes two MKR firsts.

The competition returns to Kitchen Headquarters tonight where the two teams who failed the campfire challenge will cook in the first Sudden Death Elimination.

Teams have a third chance to advance to the Semi Finals. As they compete over two rounds, they deliver some of the best cooking we've seen but the strain of finals proves too much for one team.

Simon & Meg vs. Steve & Helen National pride is on the line as two teams go head to head in the sudden death cook-off. It's neck and neck in the closest battle so far. After a nail bitingly close contest, one team will be eliminated. Winners: Steve & Helen

Tonight it's the last chance to book a berth in the MKR finals. In a three round knockout, teams will be tested to the limit to see who progresses to the finals series.

It's cowboy Robert and his daughter Lynzey's turn to give their Instant Restaurant some Texan flavour as we head to NSW.

You're invited to the final instant restaurant of Group 1, hosted by Amy & Tyson. They've got the brains to be the best but the pressure to deliver could blow it. Plus, a surprise twist is revealed!

Teams must produce a beautiful meal with a sauce worth bottling for the grocery buying public. The winning team will have their sauce produced, packaged and sold in Coles supermarkets across Australia.

It's time for loved-up cocktail couple Alex & Emily to shake up the kitchen but sometimes liquor and love don't mix. With one team down, is this the night we lose another?

The destiny of the two weakest teams from the Cruise Canape Challenge will be decided on the high seas with the battle to take place in the ship’s galley on board the Carnival Spirit.

Valerie & Courtney have a secret weapon. A recipe book, passed down through generations. Will their secret weapon give Valerie & Courtney the advantage they need to top the leaderboard?

It’s MKR’s first Peruvian Instant Restaurant but will Andy & Ruby’s passion for their motherland get lost in translation?

All the teams face off for the very first time in Kitchen Headquarters, where they take on the dreaded pick-a-fridge challenge

Tonight, engaged sales reps Megan and Andy have the chance to show Australia and judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel, what they're made of.

Group 1 don their chef whites to create dishes from the heart for the heart, serving up a romantic dinner. However with Manu as Head Chef, this restaurant takeover will leave one team brokenhearted.

The elimination twist is revealed and Colin Fassnidge returns as the bottom two teams of Group 1 face off in a sudden death cook off like no other.

Friends are forced to become foes in a devastating Sudden Death cook-off at Kitchen HQ. A tough battle awaits these teams who think of each other as family - there won't be a dry eye in the house.

Group 2 is bringing the heat to Spice Alley, rocking the woks at their very own Asian street food stalls. With a paying public to please, one team stumbles in their own backyard.

The competition returns to Logan, Queensland, where besties Lol and Lil are hoping for redemption as they aim to beat their previous low score

The competition continues in Logan Queensland, where best buds Lol and Lil are out to prove the other teams should underestimate them at their peril

It's out of the frying pan and into the fire as our Top 6 teams step into Kitchen HQ for the first time. The next four times they meet here, the strongest team will advance to the Semi Finals.

The knives will be out and the spatulas at the ready, as contestants fight it out again on the kitchen battlefield.

Group one have shown what they can do in the kitchen and now it's group two's turn to plate up. Tonight, potential in-laws Sam and Jillian prepare their three-course menu. The pair love to look good but will their sense of style translate to the plate? They get along like a house on fire but will they reach boiling point before the competition's over?

Beauty queens Veronica & Piper take centre stage. After promising perfection on their night of night, can they keep their crowns or will their tiaras tumble?

Group 2 must produce a sophisticated seafood lunch for hungry sailors, but cooking in the elements takes its toll sending teams into choppy waters.

Pete and Manu are back again for Australia's most popular cooking show, My Kitchen Rules. This year, it's not just the teams who are opening their front doors!

You're invited to the instant restaurant of married Melbourne hipsters Court & Duncan, where the food is smokin' and the table talk is too hot to handle!

Can proud Perth siblings Amanda & Blake turn their humble beginnings into a grand finale? Meanwhile, Josh’s table manners go from bad to worse as the home schoolers refuse to learn a lesson.

It's the 10th Anniversary of MKR and to celebrate, our doors are open. For the first time, teams will be paired up in open homes to make a three-course menu for the public in Instant Restaurant.

Lama and Sarah’s bickering sent them into tonight’s Sudden Death. Could this mutiny send them home?

It's elimination night at Kitchen Headquarters and the pressure is mounting as two teams battle for survival while trying to impress judges Colin Fassnidge, Guy Grossi, Karen Martini and Liz Egan, as well as Pete and Manu.

The surviving teams enter MKR kitchen headquarters for the first time tonight. Thrown straight into a challenge, the teams are tasked with catering for an inner city apartment block's annual warehouse party. The team with the best dish as voted by the residents will be the People's Choice and safe from the next elimination. The weakest team, as chosen by the judges, will head straight to the first sudden death cook-off.

The travelling food party arrives in Western Australia tonight as mother and daughter team Lisa and Candice put on a show. This performing duo have big plans to wow their guests, but will it be their singing and dancing, or the food, that impresses their guests the most?

Tonight, the youngest team in the competition steps into the spotlight as Queensland's Jake and Elle don their aprons. Will the brother and sister duo prove their opinions have substance, or will they be a case of over-hyped, self-boasting Gen Yers.

The first Pop Up Restaurant sees Group 2 serve diner-style food to the public, the judges and their rival teams in a buzzing retro games arcade.

You're invited to south west Sydney where sisters, Kelsey & Amanda, are like kids in a candy store bringing sweet things to the competition. Plus, the most controversial comment of the season to date.

You're invited to the final instant restaurant of Group 2, hosted by ambitious Brisbane newlyweds, Alyse & Matt. They're going all out to impress, but a night of high class ends in high drama.

The psychic and the cougar hope to conjure up a top scoring menu. But when the cards fall, will they read fortune or failure?

The heat is on again for the contestants. See who will thrive, who will survive, and who will become overcooked.

Every team has felt the sting of their biting critiques, now it's time to turn the tables as Peter and Gary put their money where their mouth is. Are they up to the challenge?

Teams travel to Sydney where Russian friends Olga & Valeria are determined to put the food of their motherland on the map. But when their only friends are enemies will the cooking comrades crumble?

Tonight we visit David and Betty’s Ultimate Instant Restaurant. But what will happen when they deviate from the traditional recipe?

South Australian friends Lyn & Sal are hoping to put Port Pirie on the map. But what’s a dinner party without its hosts?

It's here! For the first time in MKR history, one team is asked to leave the table.

As the competition heads into the final phase, teams prepare for their ultimate instant restaurant.

Western Australia’s husband and wife team, Drasko and Bianca, are the first to step into the kitchen. Will the pressure of their first instant restaurant prove too much for the newlyweds?

The year's most explosive dinner party is here! We're back at Josh & Austin's bunker where they pray they'll redeem themselves. As three guests storm off, the biggest bombshell is at the table.

The top five will travel the country one last time, showcasing to judges Pete and Manu how far they have come by going back to where it all started - their Instant Restaurants.

Teams set sail on the high seas to cook canapes for 150 cruise ship passengers. The team with the most votes will win Passengers’ Choice and cruise safely through the next two eliminations.

We’re back at Pepper Tree for Della and Tully’s Ultimate Instant Restaurant. Will Della be able to overcome her nerves and produce three delicious courses?

The two teams with the lowest Open House score face off at the MKR Restaurant. It’s panic stations all round as they fight to keep their MKR dream alive.

The Super Dinner Parties are here and this year they're tougher than ever before. As the best of the best cook, one team will be thrown out of the competition.

It’s the battle of the ages as Group 3 kicks off. Plus, the new judge Darren Robertson is about to heat things up! Will Mark & Chris be able to impress Colin and new judge Darren Robertson?

You're invited to the Instant Restaurant of Group 3 team Brett & Marie, our loving husband and wife from Brisbane. Will they be able to impress Colin and Darren with their dishes?

In the final location challenge, teams must demonstrate what they’ve learned so far by recreating their instant restaurant in a suburban street, cooking from a kitchen in a shipping container.

We’re back at the MKR Restaurant for a Sudden Death cook-off. It’s a passionate battle in the kitchen, while at the table accusations lead to an admission. With all this anger, will revenge be served?

You're invited to the instant restaurant of Broome seafood lovers Josh & Amy. They believe they've got the skills to chart a course for success but it's not all smooth sailing.

The Seafood King and his Queen think they’re in with a grin, but when there’s this much heat in the kitchen, it’s sure to show on the plate. With an elimination looming, will Josh and Amy jump ship?

We're in Sydney as Justin and Will take on the challenge of impressing with six dishes in the Ultimate Instant Restaurant round.

Teams face their toughest critics yet – the people who have walked in their shoes. Contestants from over 10 years of MKR return with big expectations. Which team will earn a place in the semis?

Cocky socialites Ibby & Romel are oozing confidence, but will pride come before a fall? Meanwhile a green-eyed monster takes a seat at the table.

It's the penultimate instant restaurant of the elimination round tonight, and with only two teams left to cook, the pressure is high to impress fellow contestants and judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel.

Tonight begins the round of elimination kitchens as we go around the county again. To start things off Thomas & Carla (VIC) from Group 1. After failing to impress the judges and fellow contestants with their dessert, they're desperate to make amends. Will they make the most of their second chance or crumble under the pressure?

After an emotional first elimination, the remaining teams are about to be taken completely out of their comfort zone. The teams set off on an adventure of a lifetime with challenges in amazing Australian locations where partnerships are tested and tempers ignite. First stop is the scenic Blue Mountains for a bed and breakfast challenge. The weakest team - as chosen by judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel- will head straight to a Sudden Death Cook-off where they will face elimination. It's a struggle in unfamiliar territory and it's no holds barred in a dash to win the People's Choice to avoid elimination.

Tonight the competition heads to the west coast and into the kitchen with dating hipsters Josh and Andi. They like to follow the fashion trends, but will their food be in vogue with the judges and their guests?

Team Victoria take up the culinary challenge to transform their home into an instant restaurant for one pressure-cooker night.

Team Queensland take up the culinary challenge to transform their home into an instant restaurant for one pressure-cooker night.

A new round of restaurant takeovers sees House Manu take on Modern Australian. As the Faves try to deliver the wow factor, a new alliance could change the course of the competition forever.

There are plenty of surprises in store as Australia's favourite home- cooking show My Kitchen Rules returns for a brand new series. Our twelve new cooking teams each take turns to transform an ordinary home into an instant restaurant, serving up a three- course menu designed to impress not only their fellow contestants but MKR judges, Pete Evans and Manu Feildel. Tonight, it is NSW's turn as Greek siblings Steve and Helen battle the clock and their nerves to plate up on time. Will they be able to recover after an oven mishap threatens to derail the show's first instant restaurant? Let the battle begin!

Engaged scientists Emma and Andrew host their instant restaurant. Will they have the right formula to win? They'll serve up a three-course menu designed to impress not only their fellow contestants but also judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel. In a hilarious episode, Andrew's clumsiness threatens to get the better of them as they spend more time tending to his wounds than their menu.

It's time for best friends from NSW, Ashlee and Sophia, to put their money where their mouth is as they step into the kitchen. They've dished out harsh critiques, but will they dish out something amazing?

In the most anticipated Instant Restaurant this season, Melbourne duo Janey & Maddie step up in their heels. Will these self appointed Kitchen Queens serve up culinary triumph or a right Royal flop?

Competitive mates Mark and Tan go all out with a risky menu to earn their place in the MKR Semi-Finals and avoid elimination

Tonight, one team attempts to dazzle the judges and their fellow contestants after failing to deliver the right flavours during their first instant restaurant. Will they learn from their mistakes to create a winning culinary composition? And with the threat of elimination biting at their heels, one team takes the game to a whole different level, with the shock power play threatening to change everything.

The lowest-ranking teams face off in a battle for survival in the competition. They must cook their best three-course meal for the judges and guest judges Guy Grossi, Tobie Puttock, Liz Egan and Karen Martini.

South Australian lovebirds Lisa and Stefano return home tonight in an attempt to redeem themselves. Will they learn from their earlier criticisms and give their guests more authentic Italian cuisine? But their menu is not the only thing on Stefano's mind tonight, as he prepares to make a special proposal of his own.

It's elimination night at Kitchen Headquarters and the pressure is mounting as two teams battle for survival. Having to impress guest judges Colin Fassnidge, Guy Grossi, Karen Martini and Liz Egan as well as Pete and Manu means getting it right will be even tougher.

It's second time round for Dan and Steph and they're sticking to what they know best. But will their cooking impress the judges, or will it be overshadowed by the harsh critiques from the other contestants?

Tonight, besties Coco and Pearls are pushing their fighting to the side, and hoping to offer their guests both style AND substance with a creative menu in Northern NSW

MKR's first ever German team, husband and wife Robert and Andrea, hope to impress the judges with their traditional Bavarian cuisine

The top four cooking teams return to Kitchen HQ for the start of Finals Round. Their challenge is to create a banquet and fight for an advantage going into the semi-finals

Group one have shown what they can do in the kitchen and now it's group two's turn to plate up on My Kitchen Rules. The competition heads back to Victoria where cousins Sam and Chris kick off the second round. These young guns have an ambitious and funky Melbourne feast on the menu, but will everything go to plan?

The teams battle it out in Kitchen HQ to avoid being sent to an elimination cook-off, and to win a massive reward from judges Manu Fieldel and Colin Fassnidge

The competition returns to Perth as fussy friends Mike and Pete hope to improve on their last Instant Restaurant and impress the judges with their classic Italian menu

In our first Kitchen Headquarters battle, the teams take on the dreaded Pick a Fridge challenge

The Finals decider is here! The pressure is on as teams fire up the barbie for some very special guests. But when it comes to scoring time, will there be foul play?

The Adelaide couple have been running their own business for the last 12 years and use cooking as a means of escape from their work. They love it so much they even knocked down a wall in their home to create a bigger kitchen. "We love the whole experience; everything from the shopping to the preparation and the actual cooking," Reade says. Reade, 46, actually wanted to be a chef when he finished school but a mix-up cost him his dream. "I did my work experience as a chef and absolutely loved it," he explains. "The skills I have now are the skills I learnt during that time. I really wanted an apprenticeship at this restaurant but when I turned up they'd already offered it to someone else because they didn’t know I was coming."

Thomas and Carla Vs Sam and Jillian. Winners: Thomas and Carla

The last Instant Restaurant of the Finals. Tonight’s team have a strategy to win, but will their confidence be their undoing? Expect a night of surprises as the Grand Final line up is decided.

A number of teams of amateur chefs hit the kitchen in an attempt to impress judges Nigella Lawson and Manu Feildel

Tonight, the contestants cook for the most difficult clients - children. Who will end up on the bottom?

Melanie, 37, was married for 12 years to a chef who dominated their kitchen. "I didn't cook at all during that time," she says. "He just did it all. When we split up, I had to start cooking for myself and my two children. I found that not only could I cook, but I was pretty good at it too. "When I was married I only had four dishes to my name. Now I have hundreds and I realise what fun I missed out on." James, a 36-year-old jazz musician, was a notoriously bad eater. Tomato sauce on pasta was about as extravagant as he got. "I'd never had an interest in food until I met Melanie," he says. "I was like, 'Can you deep fry that?' Being a musician, a lot of the eating I did was between one and three in the morning."

The pressure is on for engaged WA couple Kat and Andre who are hoping their seaside Instant Restaurant will be enough to impress the judges. But will their big personalities get in the way of their cooking?

Adelaide's Spanish foodies Nicky and Jose try to impress with their quintessential Spanish menu and sexy, Spanish-themed instant restaurant

At Kitchen HQ Rob and Liam wield their judges power, and three teams battle it out to avoid elimination

In our second Ultimate Instant Restaurant mother and son team Caz and Fergus are up for a night of high stakes and high drama, with fallen champions Rob and Liam out for blood

Tonight, No Risk, No Reward is the name of the game for Mike and Pete’s Ultimate Instant Restaurant as they present a surprising menu with the goal of blowing the competition out of the water

Tonight we’re in Melbourne for the last round of the ultimate instant restaurants where mother and daughter team, Janey and Maddie, hope to impress the judges and avoid elimination

In the grand final, the two remaining teams must prepare a five-course meal for the judges. Who will be crowned the champion and walk away with the $100,000 cash prize?

The teams must make the perfect picnic basket for the hungry hordes at an international food festival. The team with the best dish, as judged by the people, will be safe for the week. Who will be sent to the sudden-death cook-off?

Hailing from South Africa, Queensland husband and wife team Lynn and Tony will bring a mix of exotic flavours to dinner tonight.

House Manu tackle fine dining in a round of Restaurant Takeovers. With tensions, tears, tantrums and one mighty bombshell, it'll be a night to remember for all the wrong reasons.

For Sydney sisters Sammy and Bella, cooking is a family affair. Their grandmother Ursula was a chef in Poland who cooked for many high-profile politicians including former US president Bill Clinton. "She worked as a caterer for all the embassies so whenever there was a diplomatic event or a big political function she was part of the catering team," Sammy says. "She cooked for a lot of influential people, including Bill Clinton, which was the highlight of her career." Bella adds: "Cooking is definitely in our blood. It's been passed on from one generation to the next in our family." Not only have the sisters paired up for the competition but they used to work together in fashion; Sammy, 22, as a buyer and Bella, 27, in marketing. But in a strong indicator of their passion they both quit their jobs to take part in My Kitchen Rules.

The competition goes into high gear as another group of amateur chefs battle it out in the kitchen to impress the judges

Round 2 kicks off with barbecue champions, Aaron and Chris. While around the table, everyone is getting to know ‘Childhood Friends’ Amber and Mel, and ‘Lithuanian Sisters’ Patricija and Brigita

The pressure to avoid last place in the elimination round is reaching fever pitch. Tonight one team attempt to recover from their near disaster instant restaurant which was hampered by time management and nerves. They've got their eyes on the prize but will history repeat itself?

Manu and Matt Preston travel to Queensland for auntie and niece team Rosie and Hayley's instant restaurant

Hosting everything from tapas nights to dinner parties, Kane, 28, and Lee, 25, make one formidable duo. "We probably work better as a team than as individuals," Kane says. "We're not just team-mates, we're house mates and good friends." They define their cooking style as Asianfusion with a twist. Growing up with a Chinese mother, Lee borrows heavily from her Asian heritage. "I always try to incorporate Asian ingredients into my food," she says. "Whether it's something simple like wombok, soy sauce or delicacies like black fungus – I always try and see what I can add to make it different."

Promo models Katie and Nikki present their sassy Instant Restaurant tonight. The girls are ready to show they are more than just pretty faces. But will they pull it off?

The boys have been mates ever since Artie, 42, employed Johnny, 26, to work at his award-winning butcher shop - Nambour Plaza Meats – a few years ago. Since then, Artie has inspired his young protégé to reach new culinary heights. "I really started taking a liking to cooking when I was in high school," Johnny recalls. "But my passion for it grew when I met Artie. His love for food encouraged me to take it further." Artie adds: "Food's always been a big part of my life. Being Mediterranean, i'’s who we are. Life’s about eating and enjoying food." Both men take pride in the food they prepare and the meat they sell. Artie's butchery has been singled out for a Retail Excellence of the Year Award twice and his snags last year made the state finals of the Queensland Sausage King.

Tonight, we're back on the Apple Isle as best mates Ali and Samuel aim to fly the flag high for Tasmania again. After an impressive performance by fellow Tasmanians Mick and Matt, the duo have high expectations on their shoulders. Will it be two out of two for Tassie?

Tonight the teams and judges are in Queensland to celebrate a romantic Valentine's Day with married couple Dan and Steph. Welcoming their guests to Hervey Bay, will 'sausage king' Dan live up to all his hype and deliver diners a feast he can be proud of?

After the 'curry from a jar' scandal of their first dinner party, Tasmanians Ali and Samuel are out to prove they can produce, as well as appreciate, good food. Will everything be Thai-riffic the second time around?

For the first time ever, the teams will be cater for the most special day in someone's life: their wedding day! Teams will cater for a three-course wedding reception for 90 people. Serving up Modern Australian, three teams each will devise an entrée, main and dessert.

It's market madness for the remaining teams, who must open food stalls at the extremely busy Sydney Markets, which sees more than 40,000 visitors on the weekend. And in an extra twist, the People's Choice winners also receive a special surprise reward. The weakest team, as chosen by the judges, will head straight to the sudden death cook-off.

In an MKR first, teams will join forces tonight to create a four-course meal during the rapid cook-off, and teamwork will be imperative, with all four teams from the losing group going into the showdown.

It's elimination night at Kitchen HQ and the pressure is mounting as two teams battle for survival. Having to impress guest judges Colin Fassnidge, Guy Grossi, Karen Martini and Liz Egan as well as Pete and Manu means getting it right will be even tougher.

The competition travels to Townsville, as brother and sister Danny and Sonia, hope to impress judges Manu and Colin with some North Queensland flair

Peter & Gary vs. Emily & Carly Winners: Emily & Carly

It's an Italian showdown, as the modern Italians, Simone & Viviana, take on the traditional Italians, Mike & Pete, in Kitchen HQ for the remaining spot in the grand final.

Tonight, the final team from group one host their instant restaurant. Close mates Thomas and Carla prepare their three course menu. The pair are 'just friends', who insist there are no sparks between them. They share a volatile relationship so will there be fireworks when they enter the kitchen? The lowest scoring group normally faces elimination, but judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel announce a giant twist the teams don't see coming and one that will turn the game on its head.

Perth's loved up couple Hannah and Lawrence are out for redemption, but after a clash at the last restaurant, arch rivals Janey and Maddie are out for revenge

The competition continues in Adelaide, where young mums Ash and Cassie hope to impress the judges with their healthy Asian-inspired meals

Oyster Farmers Matt and Rob are feeling confident going into their Instant Restaurant but their nerves may get the better of them.

The teams head to Melbourne tonight to experiment with fresh produce used to cook a banquet for 100 gardeners who are celebrating their harvest. The team that wins over the gardeners tastebuds will be safe from the next two eliminations.

Mother-son duo Sonia and Marcus attempt to keep their arguments aside and cook food from their hearty family recipes for the judges.

Season 4 runners-up Jake & Elle have their eyes on the prize for House Manu, but will their sibling spats stand in the way of success? Als, a love triangle is fuelled as romance blooms at the table.

The Western Australian couple are the nights dinner hosts. Can they walk the talk?

Their passion for food is infectious. "I just love to see people eat my food and enjoy it," Daniela says. "Cooking relaxes me. I could do it at 12.30 at night. Any time... I just love it." Stefania adds: "We're Italian! Of course, we love our food. I enjoy seeing people's expressions when they taste the food I've made. It makes me happy." The women are so close they're more like sisters. "We're very alike," Daniela, 43, says. "We like the same things. Stefania is fun to be with; everyone who meets her likes her." Stefania, 41, is equally as kind about her cousin adding, "Daniela's a beautiful person inside and out." The Perth duo get along so well they're worried it may pose a problem for them during the competition. "We muck around too much," Daniela says. "We find it hard to be serious."

The Northern Territory adventure ends in Darwin and the competition is turned on its head by an unexpected turn of events

They opened their kitchens to Australia and cooked with everything they had and stress levels are sky high as one team will be eliminated at the end of tonight's instant restaurant. Who will be the first team to go home?

Tonight, we're off to South Australia to see Annie and Lloyd's Instant Restaurant. Will these high school sweethearts play to their strengths and wow the judges or try too hard and fall flat?

We're back to Western Australia tonight with workmates Eva and Debra ready to cook up a storm at their Instant Restaurant.

The 14th season of MKR kicks off on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, with competitive brothers Rob and Liam turning up the heat for a BBQ with a difference

It's a brand new round of Instant Restaurants and we're in Sydney with mum and son Gatecrasher team Caz and Fergus first up to cook

It’s round 3 and the first Ultimate Instant Restaurant where Rob & Liam must fight to survive as the competition takes on a new twist

It's a Matriarchal Match off as Kitchen Queens, Janey & Maddie battle it out with rival, Caz & Fergus. Three courses in under three hours, it's the ultimate cook off & the stakes couldn't be higher

Round 2 continues in Adelaide at Maria and Bailey's instant restaurant, Medusa, where they aim for redemption with an ambitious menu, sparking concern among teams about complexity of the dishes

The Top Six teams face off in Kitchen HQ with their toughest pick-a-fridge yet and two teams are sent to the elimination cook off

The Grand Finalists open their own restaurant on Sydney Harbour, where each team will create a four-course menu in the battle to be crowned ultimate champions and win $100,000.

An in-depth exploration of the western suburbs of Sydney for Janelle and Monzir's instant restaurant

Teams enjoy a day at the fairground tonight as they prepare to cook for a huge crowd at Luna Park! Cooking for emergency service workers and their families attending the annual Give Back Day, the teams need to conjure up fun fair food to impress. The emergency service workers will vote for their favourite dish and save one team from the next two eliminations; while the judges will decide who heads to the Sudden Death elimination.

Fabulous Fijians Arrnott and Fuzz try their best to host an instant restaurant like no other in Sydney

Tonight is the last Instant Restaurant of the round and we’re at the home of Claudean & Anthony. With previous harsh talk and critique, can they impress or will they run the risk of being eliminated?

They've got the passion but have they got the talent? Tonight it's ACT's turn with mother and daughter duo Gina and Anna doing their best to impress the judges

Tonight, the teams must cook at Kitchen Headquarters for the first time where the judges have a few tricks up their sleeve. Who will rise to the challenge? And who will miss the mark? The team with the least impressive dish will go to the sudden death cook off.

Our twelve new cooking teams each take turns to transform an ordinary home into an instant restaurant, serving up a three-course menu designed to impress not only their fellow contestants but MKR judges, Pete Evans and Manu Feildel. Tonight, it's South Australia's turn as florist Leigh and 'princess' Jennifer prepare their Thai inspired three- course menu. These girls are all about style but how will it translate onto the plate? There will be thrills and spills as they battle the clock and their nerves to plate up on time.

Adelaide sweethearts Annie and Lloyd return to their instant restaurant Mystic Hollow to see if they can redeem themselves.

Posh friends Sophie and Katherine try to impress judges Manu and Matt Preston and their guests with their high-end, three-course meal

Tonight, it is Tasmania's turn as father and son Mick and Matt prepare their three-course menu. There will be thrills and spills as they battle the clock and their nerves to plate up on time.

The teams begin with a rapid cook-off in a challenge with an international flavour. The lowest-ranking team will be sent straight to the sudden-death cook-off. Who will impress the judges and who will face elimination?

In Western Sydney, identical twins Radha and Prabha attempt to wow Manu Fieldel and Colin Fassnidge with traditional Indian recipes.

Teams escape to the country for tonight’s Open House where Mick & Jodie-Anne and fab friends Lyn & Sal are cooking with heart. As alarm bells ring in the kitchen, Josh sets fire to the table.

The teams must create a 'pop-up food stall' to feed the Melbourne lunch crowd with meals that are not only tasty, but quick and easy to eat.

In tonight's challenges back at Headquaters, teams must trust each other and then cook a dish that represents them.

The teams are in for a shock when they're told they will be shopping for ingredients at roadside stalls and local markets.

The public has voted via social media and the four ingredients for the rapid cook-off have been decided. But the teams must decide among themselves who gets which ingredients. The bottom four teams will then have the opportunity to cook with their own favourite ingredient to impress the judges and avoid the sudden death cook-off.

It's Bollywood glamour tonight when the My Kitchen Rules teams take their seats around the table at Jessie and Biswa's instant restaurant. Will the NSW girls spice up the competition? Or will the other teams find their cuisine unsavoury?

Tonight, teams are cooking lunch for hoards of school kids on a school excursion at Taronga Zoo. Teams will have to cook healthy kid-friendly food for 200 children. The best dish as voted by the kids will be safe from elimination, with the weakest team heading straight to the Sudden Death Cook-Off.

In the 15th season premiere of My Kitchen Rules, best friends Justin & Will kick off their Instant Restaurant 'Tropic Like It's Hot', aiming to impress with their South African & Tongan inspired menu

Tonight in Brisbane, gate-crashers Amy & Lara hope to serve up three courses fit for an A-lister so they can avoid elimination and send Maria and Bailey home

NSW's newlyweds Carol and Adam can look after 7 kids but can they handle the Instant Restaurant round?

They've ruffled a few feathers so far, but tonight it's Victoria's Ash and Camilla who will feel the heat in the kitchen. Will their love of all things glamour get in the way of cooking their best meals?

Sheri and Emilie are feeling tad nervous but just want to beat their original score from the first round. Will QLD besties‬ make ‪MKR‬ history tonight?

Manu travels to Albany, WA, with judge Matt Preston and six new teams of home cooks, for chilli mates Che and Dave's spicy instant restaurant

Brisbane's modern Italians Simone and Viviana, are ready to make their mark on the competition with their younger 'twist' on traditional Italian dishes

Season 4 Champions Dan & Steph kick things off for House Manu, but heavy is the head that wears the crown. Meanwhile, poker king Mark challenges Romel and takes strategy into the stratosphere.

It's finals time! Instant Restaurants are back as our top four teams compete for a place in the final. But the knives are out and revenge is on the menu when old friends return to play judge and jury.

After talking a big game all week, Mike and Pete are hoping to impress the judges, with their old school Italian classic menu with a twist

It's the elimination decider for House Colin. Kerry and Kaylene attempt to make a true-blue dish, while others sing for their supper.

Tensions reach new heights between the contestants, as the judges continue critiquing their culinary creations.

A brand-new round of restaurant takeovers sees House Manu serving flash pub grub at the iconic Imperial Hotel. As the Faves feel the heat, the Fans hatch a plan and rival judges lock horns.

Bartending buddies Ben & Vasil get the party started for House Colin. While the amigos make their moves, spicy conversation leads to a Mexican standoff.

We're back in New Zealand with Simon and Meg cooking up some classic Kiwi cuisine, but it's not just the food that's being served up, it's some well-seasoned strategy.

It's the first elimination at Kitchen HQ and the pressure is mounting as two teams battle for survival. With the arrival of the guest judges - Colin Fassnidge, Guy Grossi, Karen Martini and Liz Egan - getting it right will be even tougher, especially as all guest judges will be having bilnd tastings. And expect new judge Colin's tough love to send shivers through the teams. At the end of a frantic three courses, one team will be eliminated.