Episode Summary
Grand Finale — Brent and Rhiannon competed in a two-round challenge, with the first round consisting of a choice between three challenges and the second round consisting of a pressure test. In the first round, the finalists were presented with the choice between a mystery box, an envelope containing a brief, or a cloche containing an ingredient to be featured. The finalists were given the opportunity to remove one challenge each, in which Brent removed the cloche, while Rhiannon removed the mystery box. Therefore, Brent and Rhiannon were given 75 minutes to cook a dish meeting the brief of telling a story. Brent, who took inspiration from his first dish on MasterChef, cooked a tamarind-glazed pork chop with charred cabbage and a salsa, impressing the judges, and scoring 29 points. Rhiannon, who took inspiration from her experiences with cooking with her family, cooked crispy pork belly with a citrus caramel and an Asian salad. While the judges liked the flavours of the dish, it was criticised for not featuring enough sauce, scoring 25 points.
In the second round, pastry chef Amaury Guichon set the pressure test, presenting his intricate pocket watch dessert. Brent and Rhiannon were given 5 hours and 45 minutes to re-create Amaury’s pocket watch, which consisted of a cake containing a double chocolate chip cookie base, coffee hazelnut financier, vanilla bean coffee caramel, coffee cremeux, and a chocolate mousse, in addition to a sugar dome. During the challenge, Brent reduced his sugar dome for too long, which resulted in it slightly deflating, while Rhiannon dipped her cake in chocolate first rather than glazing it, which resulted in it being coated in chocolate twice. Although Rhiannon’s re-creation impressed the judges on its flavours, her mistake of dipping the cake in chocolate twice affected its texture. While Brent’s sugar dome was flawed, his re-creation impressed the judges.
Winner Announced — For the second round, Brent scored 34 compared to Rhiannon’s 27 points, with Brent scoring a combined 63 points compared to Rhiannon’s 52 points.
Brent Draper was announced as the winner of the fifteenth season of MasterChef Australia, receiving the first prize of $250,000 and being the third returning contestant to win the competition. Rhiannon Anderson received $40,000 as the runner-up, while Declan Cleary received $10,000 for finishing in third place.
A tribute to Jock Zonfrillo was played, with clips of him from his time as a MasterChef Australia judge.
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MasterChef Australia Show Summary
MasterChef Australia is a popular cooking competition show that has captivated audiences since its debut in 2009. The show is part of the global MasterChef franchise, which originated in the United Kingdom. MasterChef Australia distinguishes itself with its unique blend of high-stakes culinary challenges, heartfelt personal stories, and the celebration of diverse cooking styles and techniques. Let’s delve into the key elements that have made MasterChef Australia a beloved and enduring television experience.
Passionate and Diverse Home Cooks
Each season of MasterChef Australia features a group of talented home cooks from diverse backgrounds, each with their unique culinary skills, styles, and aspirations. This mix of personalities and culinary approaches creates a dynamic and engaging viewing experience, as contestants learn from one another and push themselves to reach new heights in their cooking.
Innovative Culinary Challenges
MasterChef Australia presents a variety of creative and challenging cooking tasks that push the contestants to demonstrate their culinary abilities, adaptability, and resourcefulness. From the iconic Mystery Box and Invention Test challenges to the high-pressure Pressure Test and Team Challenges, the competition format keeps both the contestants and viewers on their toes.
Esteemed Judges and Guest Chefs
MasterChef Australia has featured a number of renowned judges over the years, each offering their expertise, encouragement, and guidance to the contestants. The show also regularly invites esteemed guest chefs from Australia and around the world, providing mentorship, inspiration, and sharing valuable culinary knowledge with the participants.
Personal Growth and the Pursuit of Culinary Dreams
One of the most compelling aspects of MasterChef Australia is the focus on personal growth, determination, and the pursuit of culinary dreams. As the contestants overcome challenges and strive for success, their emotional journeys and inspiring stories resonate with viewers, adding depth and relatability to the show.
