Episode 1 Anushka’s passion for cooking began in her childhood when she started cooking classes at school at the age of 10 where she wore a white flowered apron her grandmother made her. Now, she gets the chance to wear a white MasterChef apron thanks to her impressive Russian Modovik, known as the Russian Honey Cake, that she cooked for the judges.

Episode 1  Hoping he can rely on his vast knowledge across a wide range of cuisines, Ben says he is confident in balancing and pinpointing flavours, impressing the judges with his Lamb with Parsnips and Beetroot dish.

Episode 1  A lover of good food, Blake describes his food style as Mediterranean, and says his favourite cuisines are French, Spanish and Japanese. For his Signature Dish he served the judges a Spanish inspired Quail with Jamon.

Episode 1  Spending his time as a child in the kitchen with his mum, Derek credits her for his early cooking skills. Derek is confident that his sweet skills could take him all the way, but for his first Signature Dish, he impressed the judges with his Prawn and Pork Potsticker recipe.

Episode 1  Passionate about inspiring young women, Huda is involved with local schools, teaching mindful eating to teenage girls. She wants to see people connect with food in a positive manner, creating awareness of the body’s connection with food. The judges were instantly impressed with the beauty of Huda's Meatballs in Citrus Tahini sauce with Flat Bread.

Episode 1  Jess blew the judges away with her Caramalised Scallops and Caramalised Shallot Puree, with Gary going complimenting her cooking skills by saying it tasted like a professional had cooked the dish. Jess says she could be described as a ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ – but is confident this overarching skill set across different cuisines and techniques could take her all the way to the MasterChef Grand finale.

Episode 1 After watching last year's Grand Finale, Joe's friends encouraged him to apply for MasterChef. Now in 2019, Joe walked away with a white apron thanks to his tasty Pumpkin Agnolotti with Pancetta, Goat's Cheese and Brown Butter Sauce.

Episode 1  Brewery sales manager Kyle knows nothing goes with a good beer like a good meal, and he’s confident if he plates to his strengths, he has what it takes to hold the coveted MasterChef trophy. Impressing the judges with Mushroom "Scallops", Edamame, Tamarind and Apple, Kyle walked away with a white apron.

Episode 1 Passionate about meeting market producers and learning where food originates, Mandy hopes this desire to understand the process can take her all the way to the MasterChef Grand Finale. Cooking up a tasty Middle Eastern Feast for the judges, Mandy earned herself a spot in the competition.

Episode 1  Nicole loves to be in the kitchen, breaking down seafood and working with protein, which was was highlighted in her Rib on the Bone with Truffles and Red Wine Jus Signature Dish that earned her a white apron.

Episode 1 After becoming a successful barman in London, Simon has returned to Australia and dreams of creating a vegan smokehouse. For his Signature Dish, Simon cooked up a tasty Broccoli Stem, Artichoke & Pine Nut Cream dish.

Episode 1 For mother of four Steph, there is nothing like cooking beautiful, wholesome and flavoursome food for those she loves. After cooking up a Pani Puri with Chickpea Masala and Tamarind Chutney Signature Dish, Steph was jumping for joy when she landed a spot in the competition.

Episode 1 Born in a small town in Indonesia, Tati believes her strengths in the MasterChef kitchen will be her tasty Asian curries. Serving the judges Pani Puri with Chickpea Masala and Tamarind Chutney, Tati earned herself a place in the competition.

Episode 1 Hoping her strengths with seafood and understanding of flavours will help her in the competitions, Tessa cooked the judges Tea Smoked Rainbow Trout in Lemongrass and Coconut Broth that earned herself a white apron.

Episode 1 Ballarat born and royal look alike, Tim, won the judges over with his "bloody delicious" Crispy Pork Belly with Celeriac Puree accompanied with Chargrilled Fennel.

Episode 1 Inspired by the Egyptian food he grew up with, Walleed gifted the judges his Baklava Cones with Roasted Pistachio Ice-Cream for the ultimate sweet treat. The judges loved the dishand in return handed over a white apron to Walleed.

Episode 1 Inspired by her Egyptian culture, Yossra likes to give her traditional recipes a twist. Showing the judges her cooking skills, Yossra cooked up some Egyptian Kofta Pockets with Tahini and Eggplant.

Episode 2 As a lover of desserts and sweet cooking, Christina wanted to make something for the judges that was close to home. Inspired by what she cooks with her kids, Christina served up Chocolate Parfait Ice Cream Sandwiches and won herself an apron.

Episode 2 Wearing a smile in the kitchen, Dee put her heart and soul into her Crab Curry with Coconut Rice and Pineapple Salad. After polishing off the dish straight away, the judges didn't hesitate to instantly gift Dee an apron.

Episode 2 Young and eager to get into the kitchen, Larissa wanted to serve the judges a generous Spicy Crispy Pork with Scallion Pancake plate. Larissa's perfectly cooked pork and delicious pancake was worthy of a white apron.

Episode 2 After taking on the advice of the judges, Leah stripped it back and made a simple, yet tasty Lemon and White Chocolate Mousse with Lemon Curd and Shortbread. After evoking different childhood memories for all of the judges, Leah earned herself a spot in the competition.

Episode 2 Primary school teacher Monica speaks to her students about the importance of a balanced lunch, and it's the motto she lives by in her own kitchen. Bravely serving the judges a Coconut Panacotta in a glass, Monica's risk paid off and earned herself a white apron.

Episode 2 Sandeep wanted to impress the judges with a dish that symbolised his life and family experience. After earning an apron with his Prawn Curry with Cumin Rice and Raita, Sandeep left a tear in everyone's eyes thanks to his appreciation and love for cooking.