MasterChef Season 16, Episode 1: Episode 1

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Episode 1

Out of the thousands who applied, 60 amateur cooks have made it through to compete over five weeks of heats in the MasterChef kitchen.

30 min

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Episode 2

Six more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2020 MasterChef champion.

30 min

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Episode 3

The six qualifiers from the first two heats return for the first quarter-final, hoping to win a place in Knockout Week.

30 min

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Episode 4

It’s the second week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

30 min

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Episode 5

The second week of heats continue with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

30 min

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Episode 6

It's the second quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.

30 min

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Episode 7

It's the third week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

30 min

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Episode 8

The third week of heats continues with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

30 min

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Episode 9

It's the third quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.

30 min

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Episode 10

It's the fourth week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

30 min

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Episode 11

The fourth week of heats continues with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

30 min

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Episode 12

It's the fourth quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week

30 min

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Episode 13

It’s the fifth and final week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

30 min

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Episode 14

The last group of contestants get their chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

30 min

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Episode 15

It's the last quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.

30 min

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Episode 16

After five weeks of fiercely competitive heats, 16 amateur cooks remain to battle it out in Knockout Week.

30 min

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Episode 17

Knockout Week continues with the second group of eight amateur chefs put to the test.

30 min

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Episode 18

On the final day of Knockout Week, the best ten amateur chefs remain - all of them desperate to reach the semi-finals.

30 min

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Episode 19

The MasterChef semi-finals begin with a spectacular challenge as the contestants head to the Royal Navy base in Portsmouth.

30 min

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Episode 20

The remaining seven contestants are surprised by a very special guest. Joining them in the MasterChef kitchen is one of the country’s best chefs, Tom Kitchin.

30 min

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Episode 21

The remaining five chefs tackle the last challenge of the semi-finals, cooking for four of the country’s most feared restaurant critics.

30 min

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Episode 22

It is finals week, and only four chefs remain. Tonight, they embark on a culinary adventure of a lifetime on the island of Mauritius.

30 min

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Episode 23

The four finalists face a challenge set by the world’s greatest pastry chef, Albert Adria.

30 min

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Episode 24

It’s the MasterChef final. After an arduous eight-week journey, the search for the country’s best amateur cook reaches its climax.

30 min