Poh Ling Yeow

The contestants must create a winning dish with basic staples and little other ingredients.

The 24 contestants enter the MasterChef kitchen and are greeted by legendary chef Gordon Ramsay; when they get over the shock he tells them will be here for the entire week to mentor them through the first stage of the competition.

Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.

The contestants visit Maggie Beer's Eatery for their elimination challenge, and participate in a masterclass at the Adelaide Markets.

Trevor, Sam and Tom make a Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce and Almond Praline from a provided recipe.

It's day two of Gordon Week and today is a service challenge day with Gordon Ramsay himself running the pass; Gordon praises their efforts from yesterday, saying that he tasted some of the best food Australian has to offer.