My kitchen rules ( series 9 ) - wikipedia My kitchen rules ( series 9 ) My Kitchen Rules ( series 9 ) Country of origin Australia Release Original network Seven Network Original release 29 January 2018 -- May 2018 Season chronology ← Previous Series 8 ( 2017 ) Next → Series 10 ( 2019 ) The ninth season of the Australian competitive cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules premiered on the Seven Network on Monday 29 January 2018. Applications for contestants opened during the airing of the eighth season. Pete Evans and Manu Feildel returned as judges, with Colin Fassnidge acting as a judge / mentor in the challenge / elimination rounds. Contents 1 Format Changes 2 Teams 3 Elimination History 4 Competition Details 4.1 Instant Restaurants 4.1. 1 Round 1 4.1. 2 Elimination House ( Group 1 ) 4.1. 3 Round 2 4.1. 4 Elimination House ( Group 2 ) 4.2 Top 14 4.2. 1 Elimination Challenge 4.3 Top 13 4.3. 1 Group 1 : High Tea Challenge 4.3. 2 Group 2 : Medieval Banquet Challenge 4.3. 3 Elimination House ( Group Challenge 1 ) 4.4 Top 12 4.4. 1 Group 2 : Home Delivery Challenge 4.4. 2 Group 1 : Lawn Bowls BBQ Challenge 4.4. 3 Elimination House ( Group Challenge 2 ) 4.5 Top 11 4.5. 1 Group 1 : Kids Sports Day Challenge 4.5. 2 Group 2 : Asian Street Food Challenge 4.5. 3 Elimination House ( Group Challenge 3 ) 4.6 Top 10 4.6. 1 Group 2 : Pool Party BBQ Challenge 4.6. 2 Group 1 : Picnic Challenge 4.6. 3 Elimination House ( Group Challenge 4 ) 4.7 Top 9 4.7. 1 Group 1 : Romantic Dinner Challenge 4.7. 2 Group 2 : Shared Lunch Challenge 4.7. 3 Elimination House ( Group Challenge 5 ) 4.8 Top 8 4.8. 1 Ultimate Instant Restaurants ( Super Dinner Parties ) 4.8. 2 Elimination House 5 Ratings 6 Notes 7 References Format changes Group Challenges -- Teams were divided into two groups of eight for their Instant restaurant rounds. In previous series, teams were usually combined afterwards, however this year, teams continue to compete as part of their groups during the challenge rounds. Each group competed in separate People 's Choice challenges which also allowed the opposing group to judge and observe the teams ' cooking. Elimination House -- All Sudden Death Cook - Offs are held in the Elimination House, a large mansion with two full - sized kitchens for the competing teams to use. Following a similar format to the previous MKR kitchen eliminations, both teams cook a three - course menu for a table of the remaining teams and judges Pete and Manu. Teams State Group Members Relationship Status New South Wales NSW Josh & Nic Sama Italiano Brothers Progressed to Top 8 Queensland QLD Alex Clark & Emily O'Kane Cocktail Couple Progressed to Top 8 Victoria VIC Kim Tran & Suong Pham Melbourne Mums Progressed to Top 8 Western Australia WA Stella Yates & Jazzey Ingham Waitresses Progressed to Top 8 New South Wales NSW Jess Alvial & Emma Byron Sydney Sisters Progressed to Top 8 Tasmania TAS Henry & Anna Terry Truffle Farmers Progressed to Top 8 New South Wales NSW Olga Rogacheva & Valeria Orlova Cooking Comrades Progressed to Top 8 New South Wales NSW Sonya Mefaddi & Hadil Faiza Besties Progressed to Top 8 Western Australia WA Davide Napoli & Marco Risotti Lifelong Mates Eliminated 21 March ( Top 9 ) New South Wales NSW Georgie & Alicia Wu Confident Siblings Eliminated 18 March ( Top 10 ) South Australia SA Dan McMahon & Gemma Price In - Laws Eliminated 13 March ( Top 11 ) Queensland QLD Matt Clements & Aly Wilcock Defence Force Foodies Eliminated 8 March ( Top 12 ) Victoria VIC Roula Kfoury & Rachael Hammer Friends with Attitude Eliminated 5 March ( Top 13 ) Queensland QLD Stuss Read & Steve Nichol Best Buddies Eliminated 27 February ( Top 14 ) New South Wales NSW Pat & Louisa Senteleky Mum and Daughter Eliminated 26 February ( IR : Round 2 ) Queensland QLD Ash Richards & Matty Winter Sunny Coast Surfies Eliminated 12 February ( IR : Round 1 ) Elimination history Teams ' Competition Progress Round : Instant Restaurants Top 14 Top 13 Top 12 Top 11 Top 10 Top 9 Top 8 UIR Top 7 Top 6 Top 5 Semi-Finals Grand Final Teams : Progress Alex & Emily 3rd ( 70 ) → N / A SD Safe People 's Choice People 's Choice SD ( 134 ) SD ( 131 ) People 's Choice Josh & Nic 2nd ( 87 ) → N / A SD Safe Safe SD ( 141 ) Safe People 's Choice Safe Stella & Jazzey 8th ( 45 ) SD ( 103 ) N / A SD Safe Safe Safe People 's Choice Safe Safe Jess & Emma 4th ( 67 ) → N / A SD Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Kim & Suong 1st ( 88 ) → N / A SD Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe SD ( 132 ) Olga & Valeria N / A 3rd ( 108 ) → Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe People 's Choice Henry & Anna N / A 4th ( 107 ) → Safe Safe Safe Safe People 's Choice Safe Sonya & Hadil N / A 1st ( 114 ) → Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Davide & Marco N / A 5th ( 99 ) → Safe People 's Choice Safe People 's Choice Safe SD ( 94 ) Eliminated ( Episode 34 ) Georgie & Alicia N / A 2nd ( 113 ) → Safe Safe Safe Safe SD ( 108 ) Eliminated ( Episode 31 ) Dan & Gemma N / A 6th ( 63 ) → Safe SD ( 135 ) People 's Choice SD ( 106 ) Eliminated ( Episode 28 ) Matt & Aly N / A 7th ( 60 ) SD ( 67 ) Safe Safe SD ( 83 ) Eliminated ( Episode 25 ) Roula & Rachael 5th ( 62 ) → N / A SD Safe SD ( 94 ) Eliminated ( Episode 22 ) Stuss & Steve 6th ( 49 ) → N / A SD Lose Eliminated ( Episode 19 ) Pat & Louisa N / A 8th ( 49 ) SD ( 36 ) Eliminated ( Episode 18 ) Ash & Matty 7th ( 46 ) SD ( 67 ) Eliminated ( Episode 9 ) Cell Descriptions Group 1 Team competed as part of Group 1 in the Instant Restaurants and challenge rounds. Group 2 Team competed as part of Group 2 in the Instant Restaurants and challenge rounds. Team won a challenge, People 's Choice, cooked the best dish or received the highest score for the round. Team lost a challenge, cooked the weakest dish or received a low score and must compete in an additional round or challenge. Safe Team was safe from elimination after passing a challenge. → Team advanced to next round. SD Team competed in a Sudden Death Cook - Off and became safe from elimination. SD Team was eliminated after losing in a Sudden Death Cook - Off or round. Immune From winning the previous challenge, the team was immune from elimination and was not required to participate. N / A Results do not apply as the team was not allocated to this challenge or round. 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 competing in a Sudden Death Cook - Off at the Elimination House, where one team will be eliminated. Round 1 Episodes 1 to 8 Air date -- 29 January to 11 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 this round will compete against each other in a Sudden Death Cook - Off at Elimination House, where one team will be eliminated. Instant Restaurant Summary Group 1 Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of 130 ) Rank Result J&N A&E R&R K&S A&M S&S S&J J&E Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert NSW Josh & Nic -- 7 5 6 6 6 6 5 7 8 8 7 7 9 87 2nd Safe Ep 1 29 January Calcio e Pepe Dishes Entrée Spinach & Ricotta Dumplings with Gorgonzola Sauce Main Braised Baby Goat with Tomatoes and Peas Dessert White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Plums and Ginger QLD Alex & Emily -- 5 5 5 6 5 8 6 5 8 5 5 70 3rd Safe Ep 2 30 January Love From Miami Dishes Entrée Pedro Ximénez Chicken Liver Pâté with Homemade Bread Main Prawn and Chorizo Bisquotto Dessert Rum Cake with Golden Syrup Ice - Cream and Pineapple VIC Roula & Rachael -- 5 5 7 6 8 7 5 62 5th Safe Ep 3 31 January House of Flava Dishes Entrée Chargrilled Prawns with Watermelon and Basil Main Salmon with Asparagus and Mustard & Dill Sauce Dessert Brownies with Salted Caramel Sauce VIC Kim & Suong 6 6 -- 5 7 7 7 9 9 7 8 9 5 88 1st Safe Ep 4 4 February Secret Lantern Dishes Entrée Bánh Xèo ( Vietnamese Pancake ) Main Beef Pho Dessert Banana Fritter with Coconut Cream QLD Ash & Matty -- 8 8 46 7th Through to Sudden Death Ep 5 5 February Get Hooked Dishes Entrée Calamari Salad Main Pork Sliders with Fries Dessert Espresso Crème Brûlée QLD Stuss & Steve 5 -- 5 5 5 5 5 49 6th Safe Ep 6 6 February The Cornered Greek Dishes Entrée Chargrilled Quail with Rosemary and Lemon Main Kleftiko ( Greek Baked Lamb ) Dessert Baklava WA Stella & Jazzey -- 10 10 45 8th Through to Sudden Death Ep 7 7 February The ' Stume Room Dishes Entrée Miso Cod Main Star Anise Duck with Snow Pea & Cashew Salad Dessert Raspberry Doughnuts with Dark Chocolate and Hazelnuts NSW Jess & Emma 5 5 6 9 -- 5 10 5 6 9 67 4th Safe Ep 8 11 February The Princess Pantry Dishes Entrée Pumpkin and Pine Nut Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce Main Eye Fillet with Garlic Spinach and Red Wine Jus Dessert White Chocolate Cheesecake with Berry Compote Elimination House ( Group 1 ) Episode 9 Airdate -- 12 February Description -- Being the two bottom scoring teams from Round 1, Stella & Jazzey and Ash & Matty will face off in a Sudden Death Cook - Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated. As part of a format change, the Sudden Death Cook - Off is held in the Elimination House with eight new Group 2 teams invited as the guests and jury. Colin Fassnidge also returned as a mentor for the competing teams, and also act as timekeeper. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 1 Team Guest Score ( out of 80 ) Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of 140 ) Result Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert WA Stella & Jazzey 60 9 8 5 8 8 5 103 Safe Dishes Entrée Prawn Saganaki Main Salmon with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon Salsa Dessert Buttermilk Jelly with Grilled Mango QLD Ash & Matty 45 5 5 67 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Corn Fritters with Avocado Salsa Main Falafels with Yoghurt Flat Bread and Garlic Sauce Dessert Frangipani Pie Round 2 Episodes 10 to 17 Airdate -- 13 February to 22 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 compete against each other in a Sudden Death Cook - Off at the Elimination House, where one team will be eliminated. Instant Restaurant Summary Group 2 Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of 130 ) Rank Result H&A D&G D&M O&V G&A M&A P&L S&H Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert TAS Henry & Anna -- 9 7 8 8 9 8 9 10 9 6 10 8 6 107 4th Safe Ep 10 13 February Black Diamond Dishes Entrée Whipped Brie with Truffle and Eschallots Main Venison with Truffle Mash and Mushroom & Red Wine Sauce Dessert Apple, Pear and Walnut Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream SA Dan & Gemma 7 -- 5 5 5 5 7 5 7 7 63 6th Safe Ep 11 14 February Leather + Willow Dishes Entrée Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Sauce Main Beef Ribs with Coleslaw, Charred Corn and Lime Mayo Dessert Lemon Pudding with Blueberry Ice Cream WA Davide & Marco 8 7 -- 8 7 7 7 7 6 10 9 6 8 9 99 5th Safe Ep 12 15 February When in Rome Dishes Entrée Eggplant Parmigiana with Fennel & Orange Salad Main Pesce al Forno with Rosemary Roast Potatoes Dessert Bigné NSW Olga & Valeria 9 8 6 -- 8 7 9 6 9 9 10 9 8 10 108 3rd Safe Ep 13 18 February Russian Express Dishes Entrée Kholodets with Beetroot & Horseradish Sauce Main Golubtsi ( Cabbage Rolls ) Dessert White Russian NSW Georgie & Alicia 9 9 7 9 -- 9 7 9 10 9 9 10 9 7 113 2nd Safe Ep 14 19 February KwokTong Dishes Entrée Prawn & Shiitake Ravioli with Seafood Broth Main Roast Duck with Plum Jam and Papaya Salad Dessert Mango Pudding with Coconut Sago and Salted Coconut Mango Ice Cream QLD Matt & Aly 6 5 -- 5 7 6 7 6 60 7th Through to Sudden Death Ep 15 20 February On Leave Dishes Entrée Scallops with Pumpkin Purée and Prosciutto Crisp Main Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos Dessert Chilli Chocolate & Caramel Tart NSW Pat & Louisa 5 -- 5 5 49 8th Through to Sudden Death Ep 16 21 February Gypsy Dishes Entrée Stuffed Pepper with Tomato Roux Main Hungarian Meatballs with Cucumber & Sour Cream Salad Dessert Rigó Jancsi Cake NSW Sonya & Hadil 9 8 8 8 8 10 8 -- 10 10 7 10 10 8 114 1st Safe Ep 17 22 February Desert Rose Dishes Entrée Herbed Kibbeh Nayyeh with Pickled Radish Main Chargrilled Lamb with Moutabel and Fattoush Salad Dessert Knafeh Elimination House ( Group 2 ) Episode 18 Airdate -- 26 February Description -- Being the two bottom scoring teams from Round 2, Matt & Aly and Pat & Louisa will face off against each other in a Sudden Death Cook - Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated. Competing teams will go to the Elimination House where the seven remaining Group 1 teams are invited as the guests and jury. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 2 Team Guest Score ( out of 70 ) Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of 130 ) Result Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert QLD Matt & Aly 35 5 6 5 5 6 5 67 Safe Dishes Entrée Seared Tuna & Zucchini Salad Main Chunky Beef Pie with Garlic Mash Dessert Pineapple Upside Down Cake NSW Pat & Louisa 18 6 6 36 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Calamari with Baby Tomato Salad and Aioli Main Veal Pizzaiola with Baked Thyme Potatoes Dessert Chocolate Ricotta Cake 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 an Aussie BBQ dish. 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 cultural dish. The team with the worst dish judged by Pete and Manu was eliminated. Challenge Summary Team Dish Result Round 1 : Aussie BBQ NSW Georgie & Alicia Surf & Turf Win ( Group 2 Safe ) VIC Kim & Suong Asian Chicken with Potato Salad Lose ( Group 1 to Sudden Death ) Sudden Death : Cultural Challenge QLD Alex & Emily Chipotle Chicken with Charred Corn and Slaw Safe NSW Jess & Emma Rosemary Lamb Rack with Potato Bake and Grilled Mushroom NSW Josh & Nic Arrosticini with Panzanella Salad and Piadina VIC Kim & Suong Bún Thịt Nướng ( Pork Noodle Salad ) VIC Roula & Rachael Lamb Kofta with Fattoush Salad and Tzatziki WA Stella & Jazzey Sumac Prawns with Chunky Baba Ganoush and Pickled Cucumber QLD Stuss & Steve Chicken Souvlaki with Pita Bread and Tzatziki Eliminated Top 13 Group 1 : High Tea challenge Episode 20 Airdate -- 28 February Description -- Teams from Group 1 cooked and served at a High Tea party. Guests and teams from Group 2 were invited to taste the food and voted for their favourite dish. The team with the most votes won People 's Choice and will earn an advantage at the elimination cook - off. Judges Pete and Colin sent the weakest team into Elimination House. Challenge Summary Team Dish Result QLD Alex & Emily Snapper Ceviche with Avocado Mousse People 's Choice NSW Jess & Emma Sticky Date Pudding with Pecan Praline Safe NSW Josh & Nic Cheesecake Tart with Lemon Curd VIC Kim & Suong Chicken & Prawn Spring Rolls with Sweet Chilli Sauce WA Stella & Jazzey Smoked Trout Tart with Beetroot & Strawberry Relish VIC Roula & Rachael Chocolate Mousse Shooters with Raspberry and Coconut Through to Sudden Death Group 2 : Medieval banquet challenge Episode 21 Airdate -- 1 March Description -- Group 2 teams were challenged cook a feast for guests at a Medieval themed event. To fit with the theme, teams cooked with coal stoves and no electrical items were allowed. People 's Choice was awarded to the team with the most votes from the guests and Group 1. Pete and Colin sent the weakest team to Elimination House to face Roula and Rachael in Sudden Death. Challenge Summary Team Dish Result WA Davide & Marco Seared Beef with Beer & Vegetable Stew and Salsa Verde People 's Choice NSW Georgie & Alicia BBQ Turkey with Pumpkin, Charred Brussels Sprouts and Thyme Gravy Safe TAS Henry & Anna Herbed Quail with Game Bird Sauce and Roast Potatoes QLD Matt & Aly Beef Rib Roast with Roast Potatoes, Parsnips & Carrots and Red Wine Gravy NSW Olga & Valeria Georgian Pork Skewers with Grilled Vegetables and Spiced Tomato Sauce NSW Sonya & Hadil Seafood Platter with Herb Tahini and Charred Chilli Sauce SA Dan & Gemma Spiced Chicken with Smoky Beans and Stuffed Potatoes Through to Sudden Death Elimination House ( Group challenge 1 ) Episode 22 Airdate -- 5 March Description -- Roula & Rachael and Dan & Gemma 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. Alex & Emily and Davide & Marco, 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. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 4 Team Guest Score ( out of 130 ) Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of 190 ) Result Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert SA Dan & Gemma 95 8 8 8 8 135 Safe Dishes Entrée Samosa with Raita Main Chicken Tikka Masala Dessert Crème Brûlée VIC Roula & Rachael 71 6 6 94 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Arancini Balls with Chilli Mayonnaise Main Gnocchi with Tomato & Basil Sauce Dessert After Dinner Mint Top 12 Group 2 : home delivery challenge Episode 23 Airdate -- 6 March Description -- Group 2 teams ran a home delivery service cooking at a Foodbank depot and then delivering their meals to local customers. Each team prepared two mains and side dishes. Dining customers and Group 1 teams scored the meals out of 10, with the highest scoring team earning People 's Choice. Pete and Colin sent the weakest team to the next Elimination House cook - off. Challenge Summary Team Dish Result SA Dan & Gemma BBQ Pork Ribs / Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings People 's Choice WA Davide & Marco Chilli Mussels / Insalata Di Riso ( Rice Salad ) Safe NSW Georgie & Alicia Sweet & Sour Fish / Pork & Chicken San Choy Bau ( Lettuce Wraps ) TAS Henry & Anna Scotch Fillet Steak / Crusted Pork Cutlet NSW Olga & Valeria Dukkah Lamb / Deep Fried Spicy Chicken NSW Sonya & Hadil Jordanian Sumac Chicken / Filet Mignon QLD Matt & Aly Lamb & Beetroot Salad / Grilled Chicken Through to Sudden Death Group 1 : lawn bowls BBQ challenge Episode 24 Airdate -- 7 March Description -- Group 1 cooked at a lawn bowls club for a BBQ challenge, serving food to the public and Group 2 for votes. The team with the most votes won People 's Choice. The judges then sent the weakest team to Elimination House to face Matt & Aly. Challenge Summary Team Dish Result QLD Alex & Emily Herb Lamb with Tarragon Potatoes and Greek Salad People 's Choice NSW Jess & Emma Steak Sandwich with Caramelised Onions Safe VIC Kim & Suong Beef and Chicken Skewers with Asian Slaw WA Stella & Jazzey Beef Burger with Pickled Beetroot and Blue Cheese Sauce NSW Josh & Nic Fritto Misto Through to Sudden Death Elimination House ( Group challenge 2 ) Episode 25 Airdate -- 8 March Description -- Matt & Aly and Josh & Nic, who 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. Dan & Gemma and Alex & Emily, 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. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 5 Team Guest Score ( out of 120 ) Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of 180 ) Result Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert NSW Josh & Nic 94 8 10 7 6 9 7 141 Safe Dishes Entrée Trippa Alla Calabrese ( Calabrian - style tripes ) Main Tagliatelle Salsiccia e Funghi Dessert Tiramisu QLD Matt & Aly 60 5 5 83 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Chicken Liver Parfait Main Lamb Rack with Parsnip Purée and Beetroot Dessert Chocolate, Fig & Hazelnut Cake Top 11 Group 1 : kids sports day challenge Episode 26 Airdate -- 11 March Description -- Group 1 teams hit the sports field where they were tasked with creating small, delicious and nutritious meals for 100 active kids using seasonal fresh produce. The kids and Group 2 were asked to vote for their favourite. The team with the most votes was named Kids ' Choice. Pete, Colin & guest judge Curtis Stone sent the weakest team to the next Elimination House cook - off. Challenge Summary Team Dish Result WA Stella & Jazzey Nacho Bowl with Avocado Cream Kids Choice NSW Jess & Emma Zucchini Slice with Spinach & Citrus Salad Safe VIC Kim & Suong Pork and Prawn Rice Paper Rolls NSW Josh & Nic Fish Finger Sliders QLD Alex & Emily Crunchy Chicken Caesar Cups Through to Sudden Death Group 2 : Asian street food challenge Episode 27 Airdate -- 12 March Description -- Group 2 is bringing the heat to Spice Alley, rocking the woks at their very own Asian street food stalls. Teams were asked to make Asian meals to please paying customers. Customer 's Choice went to the team that made the most money. Pete and Colin sent the weakest team to the Elimination House Cook - Off. Challenge Summary Team Dish Result WA Davide & Marco 5 Spice Salmon Tortillas with Pickled Slaw Customer 's Choice NSW Georgie & Alicia Fried Chicken with Noodle Salad Safe TAS Henry & Anna Thai Green Chicken Curry NSW Olga & Valeria Chill Pan Mee NSW Sonya & Hadil Banh Tom ( Vietnamese Shrimp and Sweet Potato Fritters ) SA Dan & Gemma Chinese Pork & Chive Dumplings with Bok Choy and Garlic & Soy Sauce Through to Sudden Death Elimination House ( Group challenge 3 ) Episode 28 Airdate -- 13 March Description -- Dan & Gemma and Alex & Emily, who 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. Stella & Jazzey and Davide & Marco, 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. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 6 Team Guest Score ( out of 110 ) Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of 170 ) Result Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert QLD Alex & Emily 82 10 9 7 10 8 8 134 Safe Dishes Entrée Roasted Bone Marrow with Brussels Sprouts Main Roast Pork with Fennel and Apple Cider Jus Dessert Rhubarb & Mulberry Compote with Custard and Crumble SA Dan & Gemma 62 8 6 9 7 6 8 106 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Steak Tartare Main Roast Lamb with Salt and Vinegar Cabbage Dessert Fresh Berry Tart Top 10 Group 2 : pool party BBQ challenge Episode 29 Airdate -- 14 March Description -- At a Wet'n'Wild pool party, Group 2 were asked to fire up the BBQ and cook exciting, easy - to - eat food which `` screamed summer '' and would appeal to fun loving friends and families of all ages. The public and Group 1 were asked to vote for their favourite. Pete and Colin sent the weakest team to the Elimination House Cook - Off. Challenge Summary Team Dish Result TAS Henry & Anna Pork Burger with Apple & Fennel Slaw People 's Choice WA Davide & Marco Cheesy BBQ Meatballs with Fries Safe NSW Olga & Valeria Lamb & Pineapple Skewers with Mint Sauce NSW Sonya & Hadil Spiced Bean & Lamb Pita Pocket NSW Georgie & Alicia Honey Soy Chicken Wings with Asparagus and Aioli Through to Sudden Death Group 1 : picnic challenge Episode 30 Airdate -- 15 March Description -- Group 1 were tasked with putting together incredible picnic baskets for around 200 people to enjoy in Centennial Park. The public and Group 2 were asked to vote for their favourite. Pete and Colin sent the weakest team to the Elimination House Cook - Off. Challenge Summary Team Dish Result NSW Josh & Nic Chicken Schnitzel Focaccia Whipped Gorgonzola & Caramelised Peach Bruschetta Strawberries with Chocolate Ganache People 's Choice WA Stella & Jazzey Roast Beef Roll Devilled Eggs Spiced Carrot Muffs Safe NSW Jess & Emma Prawn Roll Potato Salad Berry Cake VIC Kim & Suong Chicken Bánh Mí Asian Beef Salad Fruit Salad QLD Alex & Emily Apple, Mustard & Honey Baked Ham Kale, Apple & Toasted Seed Salad Carrots with Orange & Thyme Dressing Through to Sudden Death Elimination House ( Group challenge 4 ) Episode 31 Airdate -- 18 March Description -- Georgie & Alicia and Alex & Emily, who 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. Henry & Anna and Josh & Nic, 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. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 7 Team Guest Score ( out of 100 ) Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of 160 ) Result Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert QLD Alex & Emily 86 7 8 7 9 7 7 131 Safe Dishes Entrée Lobster Tail with Tarragon and Vermouth Butter Main Lamb Backstrap with Kale, Onion Purée and Port Jus Dessert Rosemary and Balsamic Figs with Caramel and Ricotta NSW Georgie & Alicia 61 10 8 7 9 7 6 108 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Miso Caramel Pork Belly with Spiced Edamame and Pickled Radish Main Tuna, Mushrooms, Sprouts and Broth Dessert Sake Poached Nashi Pear with Soy Milk Ice Cream Top 9 Group 1 : romantic dinner challenge Episode 32 Airdate -- 19 March Description -- Group 1 don their chef whites to create dishes from the heart for the heart, serving up a romantic dinner. However with Manu as Head Chef, this restaurant takeover will leave one team brokenhearted. Diners and Group 2 score the teams out of 10. One team will be named Lover 's Choice. Pete and Colin sent another team to the Elimination House Cook - Off. Jess & Emma received ' dish of the day ' from both Pete and Colin, whilst Alex and Emily received ' Lover 's Choice '. Challenge Summary Team Dish Result Main QLD Alex & Emily Duck with Tamarind and Orange Lover 's Choice NSW Josh & Nic Spicy Basil Trevalla with Citrus Cauliflower Safe WA Stella & Jazzey King Prawn Pasta with Chilli Oil Dessert NSW Jess & Emma Panna Cotta with Poached Maple Figs Safe VIC Kim & Suong Floating Islands ( Poached Meringue with Coconut Crème Anglaise ) Through to Sudden Death Group 2 : shared lunch challenge Episode 33 Airdate -- 20 March Description -- Group 2 had to create a menu of three savoury plates that could be shared by family, friends or colleagues alike. The public and Group 1 score the teams out of 10. One team will be named People 's Choice. Pete and Colin sent another team to the Elimination House Cook - Off. Henry & Anna received ' Menu of the Day ' from Colin, whilst Olga & Valeria won ' People 's Choice '. Challenge Summary Team Dish Result NSW Olga & Valeria Russian Potato Salad Deconstructed Beef Stroganoff Chicken Kiev Croquettes People 's Choice TAS Henry & Anna Whole Baked Rainbow Trout Eye Fillet with Salsa Verde Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Safe NSW Sonya & Hadil Chargrilled Tiger Prawns Wagyu Beef with Roasted Bone Marrow Pine Nut and Cinnamon Kofta WA Davide & Marco Octopus Salad Champagne & Garlic Butter Prawns Vongole in White Wine Sauce Through to Sudden Death Elimination House ( Group challenge 5 ) Episode 34 Airdate -- 21 March Description -- Kim & Suong and Davide & Marco, who 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. Alex & Emily and Olga & Valeria, 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. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 8 Team Guest Score ( out of 90 ) Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of 150 ) Result Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert VIC Kim & Suong 79 10 10 7 10 10 6 132 Safe Dishes Entrée Chạo Tôm ( Sugarcane Prawns ) Main Canh Chua ( Sweet & Sour Soup ) Dessert Chè Trôi Nước ( Sticky Rice Balls with Ginger Syrup ) WA Davide & Marco 56 6 6 7 6 6 7 94 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Agnolotti al Sugo Main Risotto ai Frutti di Mare ( Seafood Risotto ) Dessert Zabaione Top 8 Ultimate Instant Restaurants ( super dinner parties ) Episodes - 35 to 42 Air date -- 16 April to 25 April Description -- The remaining eight teams headed around the country once again in an Ultimate Instant Restaurant round. All teams had to cook two dishes of each course ( entrée, main and dessert ) for their fellow contestants and judges for scoring. Guests have a choice of choosing one of the options per course, while the judges Pete and Manu each taste one of the two options. At the end of this round, the lowest scoring team is eliminated. Colour Key : -- Judge 's Score for Option 1 -- Judge 's Score for Option 2 Ultimate Instant Restaurant Summary Top 8 Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of 130 ) Rank Result A&E J&N S&J J&E K&S O&V H&A S&H Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert QLD Alex & Emily -- Ep 35 16 April Love From Miami Dishes Entrées Main Dessert NSW Josh & Nic -- Ep 36 17 April Calcio e Pepe Dishes Entrées Main Dessert WA Stella & Jazzey -- Ep 37 18 April The ' Stume Room Dishes Entrées Main Dessert NSW Jess & Emma -- Ep 38 19 April The Princess Pantry Dishes Entrées Main Dessert VIC Kim & Suong -- Ep 39 22 April Secret Lantern Dishes Entrées Main Dessert NSW Olga & Valeria -- Ep 40 23 April Russian Express Dishes Entrées Main Dessert TAS Henry & Anna -- Ep 41 24 April Black Diamond Dishes Entrées Main Dessert NSW Sonya & Hadil -- Ep 42 25 April Desert Rose Dishes Entrées Main Dessert Elimination House Episode 43 Airdate -- 26 April Description -- Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 9 Team Guest Score ( out of ) Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of ) Result Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert Dishes Entrée Main Dessert Dishes Entrée Main Dessert Ratings Colour Key : -- Highest Rating -- Lowest Rating -- Elimination Episode -- Finals Week Week Episode Air date Viewers ( millions ) Nightly rank Source Instant Restaurant 1 - 1 : Josh & Nic Monday, 29 January 1.182 Instant Restaurant 1 - 2 : Alex & Emily Tuesday, 30 January 1.062 Instant Restaurant 1 - 3 : Roula & Rachael Wednesday, 31 January 1.078 Instant Restaurant 1 - 4 : Kim & Suong Sunday, 4 February 1.104 5 Instant Restaurant 1 - 5 : Ash & Matty Monday, 5 February 1.106 6 Instant Restaurant 1 - 6 : Stuss & Steve Tuesday, 6 February 1.196 7 Instant Restaurant 1 - 7 : Stella & Jazzey Wednesday, 7 February 1.140 8 Instant Restaurant 1 - 8 : Jess & Emma Sunday, 11 February 1.162 9 Sudden Death Cook - Off 1 Monday, 12 February 1.097 10 Instant Restaurant 2 - 1 : Henry & Anna Tuesday, 13 February 1.025 11 Instant Restaurant 2 - 2 : Dan & Gemma Wednesday, 14 February 0.930 12 Instant Restaurant 2 - 3 : Davide & Marco Thursday, 15 February 0.947 13 Instant Restaurant 2 - 4 : Olga & Valeria Sunday, 18 February 1.139 14 Instant Restaurant 2 - 5 : Georgie & Alicia Monday, 19 February 1.121 15 Instant Restaurant 2 - 6 : Matt & Aly Tuesday, 20 February 0.988 16 Instant Restaurant 2 - 7 : Pat & Louisa Wednesday, 21 February 0.946 17 Instant Restaurant 2 - 8 : Sonya & Hadil Thursday, 22 February 1.118 5 18 Sudden Death Cook - Off 2 Monday, 26 February 1.074 19 Top 14 : BBQ Challenge & Sudden Death Cook - Off 3 Tuesday, 27 February 1.116 20 Top 13 - Group 1 : High Tea Challenge Wednesday, 28 February 0.981 21 Top 13 - Group 2 : Medieval Challenge Thursday, 1 March 1.043 6 22 Sudden Death Cook - Off 4 Monday, 5 March 1.064 23 Top 12 - Group 2 : Home Delivery Challenge Tuesday, 6 March 1.013 24 Top 12 - Group 1 : BBQ Bowling Challenge Wednesday, 7 March 0.977 25 Sudden Death Cook - Off 5 Thursday, 8 March 0.954 7 26 Top 11 - Group 1 : Kids Sports Day Challenge Sunday, 11 March 0.858 27 Top 11 - Group 2 : Spice Alley Asian Challenge Monday, 12 March 0.926 6 28 Sudden Death Cook - Off 6 Tuesday, 13 March 1.032 29 Top 10 - Group 2 : Pool Party Challenge Wednesday, 14 March 0.963 30 Top 10 - Group 1 : Picnic Challenge Thursday, 15 March 0.945 8 31 Sudden Death Cook - Off 7 Sunday, 18 March 1.061 32 Top 9 - Group 1 : Date Night Challenge Monday, 19 March 0.996 33 Top 9 - Group 2 : Shared Lunch Challenge Tuesday, 20 March 0.970 34 Sudden Death Cook - Off 8 Wednesday, 21 March 0.936 9 35 Top 8 : People 's Choice - Supermarket Ice - cream Challenge Sunday, 15 April 36 Top 8 - UIR 1 Monday, 16 April 37 Top 8 - UIR 2 Tuesday, 17 April 38 Top 8 - UIR 3 Wednesday, 18 April 10 39 Top 8 - UIR 4 Sunday, 22 April 40 Top 8 - UIR 5 Monday, 23 April 41 Top 8 - UIR 6 Tuesday, 24 April 42 Top 8 - UIR 7 Wednesday, 25 April 43 Top 8 - UIR 8 Thursday, 26 April 11 44 Sudden Death Cook - Off 9 Sunday, 29 April Notes ^ Jump up to : Ratings data used is from OzTAM and represents the live and same day average viewership from the 5 largest Australian metropolitan centres ( Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide ). 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