How many seasons does MasterChef Australia have?

MasterChef Australia has 18 seasons and 1102 episodes.

Is MasterChef Australia renewed or canceled?

MasterChef Australia is currently returning. The next episode airs May 3, 2026.

Where can I watch MasterChef Australia?

MasterChef Australia is available on 10. You can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

When is the next episode of MasterChef Australia?

The next episode of MasterChef Australia (S18 E8) airs on May 3, 2026.

MasterChef Australia

Name: MasterChef Australia
Genre: Reality
Released: 2009-04-27
Rating: 7
Cast: Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Sofia Levin

RETURNING18 Seasons1102 Episodes★ 7.0

Network10

First AiredApr 27, 2009

Last AiredApr 28, 2026

GenreReality

Runtime75 min

Created ByFranc Roddam

MasterChef Australia is a Logie Award-winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by Shine Australia and screens on Network Ten.

NEXT EPISODE

S18 E8Immunity Challenge: Andy CooksMay 3, 20263d

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Cast

Andy Allen

Himself - Judge & Host

Poh Ling Yeow

Herself - Judge & Host

Jean-Christophe Novelli

Himself - Judge & Host

Sofia Levin

Herself - Judge & Host

Seasons & Episodes18 seasons · 1102 episodes

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E1Auditions: Group 1

Apr 19, 202679m

MasterChef Australia returns with auditions and 40 of the country's best home cooks are ready. Tonight 20 cooks have 90 minutes to cook their dream dish in order to win one of the 10 aprons on offer.

E2Auditions: Group 2

Apr 20, 202658m

Another 20 home cooks enter the MasterChef kitchen to compete for 10 aprons on offer. For those who miss out, they learn there will be one final chance to cook for the last four aprons tomorrow.

E3Auditions: Second Chance

Apr 21, 202653m

Tonight, the 20 remaining hopefuls have a second and final chance to cook their way into the competition. Just who will score themselves one of the final four places?

E4Mystery Box: Jimmy Barnes

Apr 26, 202675m

Aussie Rock legend Jimmy Barnes set this season's first mystery box, inspiring the Top 24 with seasonal ingredients they love to cook with. Dish of the day will see its maker safe from elimination.

E5Elimination Challenge: Family Favourites

Apr 27, 202650m

In the first elimination of the competition, 23 cooks will show the judges a window into their homelife, through a favourite dish that they cook at home for their loved ones.

E6Invention Test: Cereal

Apr 28, 202648m

It's the return of a MasterChef classic with an Invention Test challenging cooks to create an inventive dish using cereal.

E7Pressure Test: Maggie Beer

Apr 29, 202652m

The bottom five cooks from the Invention Test face off in a Pressure Test set by MasterChef favourite Maggie Beer, tasked with mastering her signature sour cream pastry in a high-stakes pie challenge.

E8Immunity Challenge: Andy CooksUPCOMING

May 3, 2026

It's Family Favourites week and social media sensation Andy Cooks (chef Andy Hearnden) is on the hunt for the ultimate breakfast, in an immunity challenge cook with 60 minutes on the clock.

E9Elimination Challenge: Reinventing CarbsUPCOMING

May 4, 2026

In an elimination challenge centred on reinventing the judges' quick carb midweek dinner recipes, mistakes and time pressure sends one cook home.

E10

E10Team ChallengeUPCOMING

May 5, 2026

It is the first team challenge of the series, and the contestants are all eager to see how well they can work together. The bottom two teams will find themselves in the elimination the following day.

E11

E11Elimination Challenge: Family TraditionsUPCOMING

May 6, 2026

Six contestants face elimination as they must create a dish that represent their family food traditions to fight for their place in the competition.

About MasterChef Australia

MasterChef Australia is a reality series on 10. The show first aired on Apr 27, 2009 and currently has 18 seasons and 1102 episodes. MasterChef Australia has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on May 3, 2026. It has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 81 votes. The cast includes Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Sofia Levin. Created by Franc Roddam.