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Your Dessert Masterpiece Secret SOS Box Challenge

Episode number: 1

Overview: 10 new pastry chefs were invited to the MasterChef kitchen to compete for a $100,000 prize and the Dessert Masters title. In their first challenge, they were given three hours to prepare their dessert masterpiece. Jana's Tunnel Vision dessert and John's coconut and lime creation were the top two, and John won the Secret SOS box, which would grant him a hidden advantage during a future challenge.

Movement Immunity Challenge

Episode number: 2

Overview: Contestants are stunned tonight when they find out that their dish must somehow incorporate movement—it might drip, turn, float, ooze, or dissolve, but it must also be delicious.

Smoke and Mirrors Mystery Box Elimination Challenge

Episode number: 3

Overview: Nine contestants - Darren, Katherine, Reece, Jana, Dan, Donato, John, Alisha and Emelia - are set to compete in the competition's very first elimination challenge.

Team Relay

Episode number: 4

Overview: The nine remaining contestants are competing in the Dessert Masters infamous team relay, for the chance to win immunity from the next elimination.

Australian Country Classics Elimination Challenge

Episode number: 5

Overview: The Dessert Masters kitchen has been transformed into a scene from a quintessential Aussie country town. A table is laden with country classics: lamingtons, vanilla slices and custard tarts.

Theatre Immunity Challenge

Episode number: 6

Overview: It's time to run away and join the circus! As contestants enter the Dessert Masters kitchen this evening, they are met with an incredible performance by Cirque du Soleil from their latest show, Luzia.

Culinary Techniques Elimination Challenge

Episode number: 7

Overview: Tonight's elimination challenge begins with an exclusive Amaury masterclass that sees the pastry master demonstrate four of his signature techniques. Our chefs have 2.5 hours to create a dessert.

Fizzy Drink Mystery Box Elimination Challenge

Episode number: 8

Overview: The Judges reveal tonight's challenge is to create a dessert inspired by bubbles, celebrating the joy that aeration can bring. The flavour of one of six Schweppes fizzy drinks must be incorporated.

Semi Final

Episode number: 9

Overview: Once upon a time, just five contestants remained to take on the Dessert Masters Semi-Final. To make it through, they must tell the judges a compelling story across three different, tasty desserts.

Grand Finale

Episode number: 10

Overview: The Dessert Masters Grand Finale is here! Our finalists must battle it out to see who will win the title of Dessert Master for 2024 and walk away with $100,000.