My Kitchen Rules (series 10)
The tenth season of the Australian competitive cooking competition My Kitchen Rules, titled 10th Anniversary Season, premiered on the Seven Network on Monday 28 January, 2019.
Before the airing of this series, The Best of MKR was shown to review the journey of MKR in the last spelling years.
Applications for contestants opened during the airing of the ninth season. Pete Evans and Manu Feildel returned as judges, with Colin Fassnidge acting as a judge/mentor in the challenge/elimination rounds.
Format Changes
- MKR Restaurant – The previous Kitchen Headquarters has been replaced with an MKR restaurant, featuring two kitchens and a dining area. It is used for all head-to-head Sudden Death Cook-Offs and the Finals.
- Perfect Strangers – Milly and Karolina are the first two people that haven't known each other before working as a team.
- Pop Up Restaurants - Groups will go on separate challenge like Season 9 from Top 13 to Top 11. Each time for the challenge, teams will cook for Pete, Colin, the other group and the public. The team that has the most score from the public receive People's Choice and get advantage in the scoring of the Sudden Death, while Pete and Colin will choose the weakest team to go to Sudden Death.
- Open Houses – From Top 10, two teams from each group will work together to make a three-course meal for Pete, Manu, the teams and the public. At the end of this round, the two teams that have the lowest score will compete against each other in a Sudden Death Cook-Off.
- New Quarterfinal - In the first three quarterfinals, instead of cooking food just for the judges, contestants have to serve for the public, VIPs, contestants from past seasons, kids and adults in the MKR Restaurant. The team with the highest score will progress to the semi-finals.
- Triple Elimination Quarterfinal - For the first time, three teams will be eliminated from the competition in the last quarterfinal.
- Judges on the Grand Finale - Instead of having six judges to score the dishes, a total of ten judges will be present, including the six judges in the semifinals and Guy Turland, Shannon Martinez, Sean Connoly and Rachel Khoo.
Teams
Elimination history
Competition details
Instant Restaurants
During the Instant Restaurant rounds, each team hosts a three-course dinner for judges and fellow teams in their allocated group. They are scored and ranked among their group, with the two lowest scoring teams sent to the Sudden Death Cook-Off at the MKR restaurant, with a risk of being eliminated.Round 1
- Episodes 1 to 8
- Airdate — 28 January to 10 February
- Description — The first of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1. The two lowest scoring teams at the end of the round will go to the Sudden Death Cook-Off at the MKR restaurant, with a risk of being eliminated.
Sudden Death Cook-Off (Group 1)
- Episode 9
- Airdate — 11 February
- Description — Being the two bottom scoring teams from Round 1, Josh & Austin and Karito & Ian will face off in a Sudden Death Cook-Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated. The Sudden Death Cook-Off is held in the MKR Restaurant with seven new Group 2 teams invited as the guests and jury.
Round 2
- Episodes 10 to 17
- Airdate — 12 February to 25 February
- Description — The second group now start their instant restaurant round. The same rules from the previous round apply and the two lowest scoring teams will go to the Sudden Death Cook-Off at the MKR restaurant, with a risk of being eliminated.
Sudden Death Cook-Off (Group 2)
- Episode 18
- Airdate — 26 February
- Description — Being the two lowest scoring teams from Round 2, Milly & Karolina and Veronica & Piper will face off in the second Sudden Death Cook-Off at the MKR restaurant. The lower scoring team is eliminated. The seven remaining Group 1 teams are invited as the guests and jury.
Top 14
Elimination Challenge
- Episode 19
- Airdate — 27 February
- Description — All teams headed into the first challenge in a Group 1 vs Group 2 cook-off. In the first round, both groups nominated one team to cook a good dish from a previous season. The winning team saved their entire group from elimination. The losing team and their group then faced off individually in a Sudden Death Cook-Off, tasked to create a dish that received a perfect score from a previous season. The team with the worst dish judged by Pete and Colin was eliminated.
Top 13
Group 2: Diner Challenge
- Episode 20
- Airdate - 3 March
- Guest Mentor - Shannon Martinez
- Description - Teams from Group 2 cooked and served diner-style dishes at Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq. Guests and teams from Group 1 were invited to taste the food and score the dish out of 10. The team that performed best would be given a scoring advantage at the Sudden Death Cook-Off. The weakest team as determined by Pete and Colin would be sent to Sudden Death and the MKR Restaurant.
Group 1: Brunch Challenge
- Episode 21
- Airdate - 4 March
- Guest Mentor - Guy Turland
- Description - Teams from Group 1 cooked and served brunch-style dishes at Bondi Surf Life Bathers Club. Guests and teams from Group 2 were invited to taste the food and score the dish out of 10. The team that performed best would be given a scoring advantage at the Sudden Death Cook-Off. The weakest team as determined by Pete and Colin would be sent to Sudden Death and the MKR Restaurant.
Sudden Death Cook-Off (Group Challenge 1)
- Episode 22
- Airdate — 5 March
- Description — Anne & Jennifer and Mick & Jodie-Anne were the weakest teams in the group challenges, will face off in a Sudden Death Cook-Off at Elimination House, where one team is eliminated. All guest teams score both meals out of 10. Victor & G and Ibby & Romel, as People's Choice winners, had the advantage of having each team member score both meals, meaning their scores would be doubled. Judges Pete and Manu scored each dish out of 10. Ibby & Romel were explicit in strategic voting giving 1 for the group two and 10 for group 1.
Top 12 → Top 11
Group 1: Farmers Challenge
- Episode 23
- Airdate — 6 March
- Guest Mentor - Curtis Stone
- Description — Teams from Group 1 were asked to make a sophisticated, fine dining dish, showcasing beautiful farm produce for Australian farmers. Guests and teams from Group 2 were invited to taste the food and score the dish out of 10. The team that performed best would be given a scoring advantage at the Sudden Death Cook-Off. Despite the departure of Stacey & Ash, the weakest team would still be determined by Pete and Colin and would be sent to Sudden Death and the MKR Restaurant.
Group 2: Seafood Challenge
- Episode 24
- Airdate — 10 March
- Guest Mentor - Sean Connoly
- Description — Group 2 were asked to make fine dining seafood dishes for 100 sailors. Guests and teams from Group 1 were invited to taste the food and score the dish out of 10. The team that performed best would be given a scoring advantage at the Sudden Death Cook-Off. The weakest team as determined by Pete and Colin would be sent to Sudden Death at the MKR Restaurant.
Sudden Death Cook-Off
- Episode 25
- Airdate — 11 March
- Description — Amanda & Blake and Lyn & Sal, were the weakest teams in the group challenges, and will face off in a Sudden Death Cook-Off at the MKR Restaurant, where one team will be eliminated. All guest teams score both meals out of 10. Andy & Ruby and Lisa & John, as People's Choice winners, had the advantage of having each team member score both meals, meaning their scores would be doubled. Judges Pete and Manu scored each dish out of 10.
Top 10
Open Houses
- Episodes 26 to 30
- Airdate — 12 to 19 March
- Description — For the first time ever on My Kitchen Rules, teams are paired in mystery match-ups for a supercharged Open House round, serving a three-course meal to judges, guest teams and members of the public. The bottom pair of teams will find themselves cooking against each other at the Sudden Death Cook-Off.
Sudden Death Cook-Off
- Episode 31
- Airdate — 20 March
- Description — Mick & Jodie-Anne and Lyn & Sal, were the weakest teams in the open house challenge, and will face off in a Sudden Death Cook-Off at the MKR Restaurant, where one team will be eliminated. All guest teams score both meals out of 10. Judges Pete and Manu scored each dish out of 10.
Top 9
- Episode 32
- Airdate — 24 March
- Description — Teams all cooked together. They were asked to make a biscuit with a few other elements to make it a complete dish for hungry shoppers and the Judges. Based on the public's scores out of 10, the winning team will have their biscuit packaged and sold in Coles supermarkets around Australia. The weakest team as determined by Pete and Colin, will receive a time penalty and have a disadvantage in the next challenge.
| Lyn & Sal | Macadamia Brownie Biscuit with Praline and Strawberries | People's Choice | |
| Chocolate & Hazelnut Biscuit with Chocolate Mousse and Berries | Safe | ||
| Cherry Kiss Macaroon with Whipped Cherry Yoghurt and Sour Cherry Drizzle | Safe | ||
| Parmesan, Cheddar & Chive Biscuit with Smoked Salmon Pâté and Cucumber Oil | Safe | ||
| Peruvian Cookie with Cinnamon Cream and Grilled Pineapple | Safe | ||
| Sweet Potato Crackers with Mexican Beef and Salsa | Safe | ||
| Pistachio Shortbread with Spiced Crème Anglaise and Rhubarb Compote | Safe | ||
| Maple Bacon & Peanut Butter Biscuit with Brûléed Banana and Bacon Crumb | Safe | ||
| White Chocolate Rocky Road Cookie with Banana and Peanuts | Disadvantage next challenge |
- Episode 33
- Airdate — 25 March
- Description — Teams cooked in two rounds. They had to make a great dish featuring different types of Beer. They served the beer loving public, the other teams who weren't cooking, and the judges. The favorite dish, chosen by the beer lovers, will get beer lovers choice and not have to cook in the next challenge. Pete and Colin will choose the worst dish who will go through to the next sudden death cook off at the MKR Restaurant.
- Episode 34
- Airdate — 26 March
- Description — Teams were split up over 3 locations, The Sydney Cricket Ground, a Fire Station and a Construction Site. They were asked to make a delicious meal for their specific diners and judges. The team with the highest score from their diners will be named People's Choice. The weakest team, chosen by Pete & Colin, will be sent to the Elimination Cook-Off against Victor & G.
Sudden Death Cook-Off
- Episode 35
- Airdate – 27 March
- Description – Victor & G and Lyn & Sal were the two weakest teams from the previous challenges. They will go against each other in a 3 course cook-off. As People's Choice winners, Ibby & Romel and Matt & Luke will get a scoring advantage and will both score each 3 course meal out of 10, giving them a total score out of 20. The other teams will score as a team out of 10. Pete & Manu will score each dish out of 10. The team with the lowest total score will be eliminated.
Top 8
Ultimate Instant Restaurants
- Episodes - 36 to 43
- Air date — 31 March to 10 April
- Description — The 8 remaining teams are once again travelling around the country for the Ultimate Instant Restaurant round. It's opened by Matt and Luke and Closed by Andy and Ruby. Teams will cook 2 Entrées, 2 Mains, and 2 Desserts. Following success last year the clock returns for each course with 90 minutes for both Entrée and Main and 1 hour for Dessert. The team with the lowest score will be eliminated.
; Note
- – Individual guest scores were not revealed.
Top 7 - Quarterfinals
Quarterfinals 1
- Episode 44
- Air date - 14 April
- Description — This is the first quarterfinal of this season. Seven teams have to cook for Pete, Colin and 100 public customers. Also, Manu will be in charge of the kitchen and tell the orders to the contestants. Scores from judges Pete, Colin and the public customers will determine the winning team who will go straight to the Semi-Finals.
Quarterfinals 2
- Episode 45
- Air date - 15 April
- Description — This is the second quarterfinal of this season. Six teams have to cook for Pete, Manu & Colin and 100 VIP customers including celebrities at the MKR restaurant. Scores from judges Pete, Manu, Colin and the VIPs will determine the winning team who will join Ibby & Romel in the Semi-Finals.
Quarterfinals 3
- Episode 46
- Air date - 16 April
- Description — This is the third quarterfinal of this season. Five teams have to cook for Pete, Manu & Colin and contestants from the past seasons at the MKR restaurant. Scores from judges Pete, Manu and the past contestants will determine the winning team who will join Ibby & Romel, Matt & Luke in the Semi-Finals.
Quarterfinals 4
- Episode 47
- Air date - 21 April
Round 1
- Description — This is the fourth and final quarterfinal of this season. Four teams have to cook for 100 kids at the MKR restaurant. Scores from judges Pete and Manu, will determine the three teams into Round 2 while one team is eliminated.
Round 2 - Top 6
- Description — The three teams who advanced from Round 1 will have to cook for 100 adults, Pete and Menu. Scores from judges Pete, Manu and the adults will determine the winning team who will join Ibby & Romel, Luke & Matt and Pat & Bianca in the Semi Finals.
Semi-Finals
Semi-Final 1
- Episode 48
- Airdate — 22 April
- Description — Ibby & Romel compete against Pat & Bianca.
Semi-Final 2
- Episode 49
- Airdate — 23 April
- Description — Matt & Luke compete against Andy & Ruby.
Grand Finale
- Episode 50
- Airdate — 28 April
- Description — Each finalist cooked a five-course meal, with over 20 plates per course for the eliminated teams, friends and family. In a series first, the guest judges, Pete and Manu, were joined by four special guests judges who appeared in challenge episodes throughout the series, meaning there were 10 judges total this year. They each scored the five course meals out of 10 for the final verdict.