The twelfth season of the Australian competitive cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules, with the motto Share the love, premiered on the Seven Network on 7 August 2022.
Applications for contestants opened during the airing of the end of 2021, after a one-year break in 2021. In December 2021, Feildel was announced to be returning as a judge. In April 2022, it was announced Nigella Lawson and Matt Preston will be joining the series as judges alongside Feildel with Colin Fassnidge and Curtis Stone appearing as guest judges. Although not previously announced, Gary Mehigan will also be a guest judge.
The start date for the season was confirmed as 7 August 2022, after the Commonwealth Games.
Format changes
Judges - This season, Manu Feildel is the series judge alongside Nigella Lawson or Matt Preston in the Instant Restaurant Rounds, with Colin Fassnidge, Gary Mehigan and Curtis Stone appearing as guest judges in the Final Week. Rules - This season, the rules returned to the MKR's original format, without houses divided as seen in MKR: The Rivals version and it will be States vs States. Instant Restaurant Round - The format is like the original Instant Restaurant Round. However, there is a twist this season: The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final, while the lowest scoring team will be eliminated. Last Chance Cook Off - The rest 4 teams from each Instant Restaurant group have to plate a main and a dessert for Colin, Curtis, Gary as well as the other group in this round. The winning team will be decided by the judge and will be advanced to the Semi-Final, while the other 3 will be eliminated. Semi-Final - Instead of the previous format where there will be two Semi-finals to choose the Grand Finalist, this season only had one with two rounds to eliminate two out of four teams to decide the finalists.
Teams Hometown/State Group Members Relationship Status Kingsgrove 1 Jimboomba 1 Bronte 2 Buxton 2 Albany 2 Point Cook 2 Adelaide 2 Chewton 1 Vaucluse 1 Margaret River 1 Brisbane 2 Adelaide 1
Elimination history + Teams' Competition ProgressRound: Last Chance Cook Off Semi-Final Grand Finale 1 2 1 2 1 2 Teams: Progress Janelle & Monzir2nd(84) Win Safe WinWinners (27) Kate & Mary1st (87) →SafeSafe Runners-up(25) Sophie & Katherine 1st (95) →Safe Lose Matt & KT 4th(66) Win Losecolspan="2" Che & Dave 3rd(77) Lose(2nd)colspan="6" Leanne & Milena 2nd(87) Lose(3rd)colspan="6" Nicky & Jose 5th(62) Lose(4th)colspan="6" Peter & Alice5th(54) Lose(2nd)colspan="7" Arrnott & Fuzz3rd(81) Lose(3rd)colspan="7" Ashlee & Mat4th(69) Lose(4th)colspan="7" Rosie & Hayley 6th(57) colspan="8" Steven & Frena 6th(53) colspan="9" Cell Descriptions Team won a challenge, cooked the best dish or received the highest score for the round. Safe Team was safe from elimination after passing a challenge/round. → Team continued to next the challenge/round. Team was eliminated after losing in a Cook-Off 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. The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final, while the lowest scoring team will be eliminated.
Round 1 Episodes 1 to 6 Airdate — 7 August to 15 August Description — The first of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1, with the entrance of new judge: Nigella Lawson. The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final, while the lowest scoring team will be eliminated. + Instant Restaurant Summary Group 1 Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Manu's Scores Nigella's Scores Total Rank ResultP&AK&MS&FJ&MA&FA&MEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert Peter & Alice — 4 5 6 5 6 5 8 1 5 8 1 54 5th Safe Ep 1 7 Aug The Antiques Food Show Dishes EntréeSunday Roast Croquette with Grandma's Relish Main Parmesan Crumbed Lamb Cutlets Dessert Grandma's Lemon Delicious Pudding Kate & Mary 8 — 7 7 7 8 7 99 7 9 9 87 1st Through to Semi Final Ep 2 8 AugThe Food Gallery Dishes EntréeWild Barramundi, Braised Leek and Beurre Noisette Main Brisbane Valley Quail with Fig & Goat Curd Salad Dessert Macadamia Tart with Saffron Poached Pear Steven & Frena 4 5 — 6 5 5 5 8 1 5 8 1 53 6thEliminated Ep 3 9 Aug Sayang Dishes EntréeDeep Fried Squid & Onion with Special Sauce Main Black Beef with Golden Yellow Rice and Acar Dessert Corn Pudding with Strawberries and Chocolate Sauce Janelle & Monzir 8 7 7 — 8 7 10 6 8 10 5 8 84 2nd Safe Ep 4 10 Aug Monzelle Dishes Entrée Sudanese Lamb Cutlets with Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad Main Imam Bayildi Dessert Chocolate and Peanut Layer Cake Arrnott & Fuzz 9 7 5 7 — 9 6 8 7 7 8 8 81 3rd Safe Ep 5 14 Aug Mai Kana Dishes Entrée Kokoda with Root Crop Crisps Main Fijian Lobster Curry with Coconut Rice and Island Salsa Dessert Vudi Vakasoso with Coconut Ice Cream Ashlee & Mat 8 7 3 6 6 — 9 6 4 9 6 5 69 4th Safe Ep 6 15 AugThe Kitchen Bench Dishes Entrée Marron Bisque with Shaved Asparagus Main Venison with Romesco Dessert Oliebollen Note Due to medical problems, Mat cannot attend the Instant Restaurants in these episodes so Ashlee is the only one to represent the team and judge other teams' meal.
Round 2 Episodes 7 to 12 Airdate — 16 August to 24 August Description — The second of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 2, with the entrance of new judge: Matt Preston. The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final, while the lowest scoring team will be eliminated. + Instant Restaurant Summary Group 2 Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Manu's Scores Matt's Scores Total Rank ResultC&DS&KR&HN&JM&KL&MEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert Che & Dave — 6 6 8 6 7 8 10 5 7 9 5 77 3rd Safe Ep 7 16 Aug The Scoville Dishes EntréeHot & Sour Tom Yum Soup Main Crispy Skin Barramundi with Hot Thai Green Curry Sauce and Garlic Rice DessertPoached Nashi Pear with Watermelon, Peanuts and Chilli Syrup Sophie & Katherine 7 — 8 8 9 8 10 7 10 10 8 10 95 1st Through to Semi Final Ep 8 17 Aug Hearth Dishes EntréeTwice-cooked Octopus with Green Romesco and Jamon Crumb Main Roast Spatchcock with 'Nduja, Fresh Corn Polenta and Grilled Radicchio DessertFig Leaf Semifreddo with Grilled Figs and Pedro Ximénez Rosie & Hayley 5 5 — 7 7 5 5 2 6 6 3 6 57 6th Eliminated Ep 9 21 Aug Lioness Dishes Entrée Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Homemade Bread Main Roasted Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Risotto Dessert Vanilla Cake with Buttercream and Caramel Sauce Nicky & Jose 5 5 8 — 6 5 7 5 4 7 6 4 62 5th Safe Ep 10 22 Aug The Sexy Spaniard Dishes Entrée Tortilla de Patatas Main Paella Dessert Churros with Chocolate Sauce Matt & KT 6 7 5 6 — 5 4 8 5 6 8 6 66 4th Safe Ep 11 23 Aug Jardilgurah Dishes Entrée Buttermilk Fried Crocodile with Aniseed Myrtle Slaw Main Kangaroo Loin with Parsnip and Saltbush Puree and Pepperberry Jus Dessert Kakadu Plum Ice Cream with Bushtucker Brittle Leanne & Milena 8 8 8 9 8 — 10 8 4 10 9 5 87 2nd Safe Ep 12 24 Aug Piccola Calabria Dishes Entrée Arancini Main Spaghetti with Salsiccia and Rapini Dessert Woodfire Chocolate Hazelnut Calzone
Last Chance Cook Off
Round 1 Episodes 13 Airdate — 28 August Description — The remaining teams from the first Instant Restaurant Round have to prepare a main and a dessert for the two judges Curtis Stone and Colin Fassnidge as well as members of group 2. After the round, the judges will decide the winning team to join Mary and Kate and Sophie and Katherine in the Semi-Final. + Last Chance Cook Off Summary Team Dish Resultrowspan="2" Janelle & MonzirMainTavuk with Muhammara Through to Semi-FinalDessertMiddle Eastern Inspired Three-Milk Cakerowspan="2" Peter & AliceMainBrisket and Marrow Meatloaf with Rich Tomato Sauce and Mash EliminatedDessertLemon Curd Roulade with Rhubarb and Pistachiosrowspan="2" Arrnott & FuzzMainFijian Chicken Palau with Tomato Chutney and Spiced YoghurtDessertFijian Halwa with Galgura and Masala Tearowspan="2" Ashlee & MatMainSri Lankan Fish Curry with Coconut RiceDessertApple Tarte Tatin
Round 2 Episodes 14 Airdate — 29 August Description — The remaining teams from the second Instant Restaurant Round have to prepare a main and a dessert for the two judges Gary Mehigan and Colin Fassnidge as well as members of group 1. After the round, the judges will decide the winning team to join Mary and Kate, Sophie and Katherine and Janelle and Monzir in the Semi-Final. + Last Chance Cook Off Summary Team Dish Resultrowspan="2" Matt & KTMain Warrigal Greens Gnocchi with Cinnamon Myrtle Burnt Butter Sauce Through to Semi-FinalDessert Finger Lime Cheesecake with Blackberry Coulisrowspan="2" Che & DaveMain Pork Fillet with Fondant Potatoes and Port & Red Wine Jus EliminatedDessert Poached Nashi Pears with Chocolate Sauce and Toasted Peanutsrowspan="2" Leanne & MilenaMain Pasta MarinaraDessert Fritelli Dolce with Frangelico Chocolate Saucerowspan="2" Nicky & JoseMain Pescado a la VascaDessert Spanish Flan
Semi-final Episodes 15 Airdate — 30 August Description — The remaining teams had first to prepare an entree, however the team with the worst entree was eliminated, leaving the remaining three teams to create a main and a dessert for the two judges Manu Feildel and Curtis Stone. The top two teams with the best main and dessert were sent to the Grand Final.
+ Semi-final Summary Team Dish Result Round 1: Entree Janelle & Monzir Entree Turkish Manti Through to round 2 Kate & Mary Beef Carpaccio Sophie & Katherine Risotto Matt & KT King Prawns with Bush Tucker Dukkah and River Mint Yoghurt Eliminated Round 2: Main & Dessert rowspan="2" Kate & MaryMain Duck Breast with Caramelised Radiccio and Potato Dauphinois Through to Grand FinaleDessert Tahini Creme Brulee rowspan=2 Janelle & MonzirMain Lamb Backstrap with Kisir and Ezme SaladDessert Panna Cotta rowspan="2" Sophie & KatherineMain Crispy Pork Belly with Parsnip Puree and Roast Pear EliminatedDessert Quince and Sour Cream Tart
Grand Finale Episodes 16 Airdate — 31 August Description — Janelle & Monzir took on Kate & Mary in this Grand Final. They had to cook a four-course meal for the judges, the eliminated teams and their family and friends, 25 plates per course. The judges including Manu, Colin and Curtis scored each set of 4 meals out of 10 for the final verdict. Grand Final TeamManu's Scores Colin's ScoresCurtis's Scores Total Result Janelle & Monzir 9 9 9 27WinnersDishesMonzelleEntrée Grilled Adena with Cajik, Sumac & Onion Salad and BazlamaSeafood CourseKataifi Prawn with Halloumi & Watermelon SaladMeat CourseSudanese Beef & Okra Stew with Kisra, Torshi and ShataDessertBaklava with Kaymak Ice Cream and Candied Walnuts Kate & Mary 9 8 8 25 Runners-upDishesThe Food GalleryEntréeScampi with Smoky Chilli Oil, Gazpacho and Fennel SaladSeafood CourseCrispy Skin Salmon with Fragrant Thai Sauce and FlatbreadMeat CourseLamb, Grain and Salsa Verde DessertLemon Tart with Thyme Infused Labneh and Candied Lemon
Ratings Colour Key: – Highest Rating – Lowest Rating – Elimination Episode – Finals Week
Week Episode Air date Viewers Nightlyrank Source 11 Sunday, 7 August 0.503 8 2 Monday, 8 August 0.408 16 3 Tuesday, 9 August 0.450 12 4 Wednesday, 10 August 0.471 10 2 5 Sunday, 14 August 0.500 7 6 Monday, 15 August 0.513 13 7 Tuesday, 16 August 0.436 13 8 Wednesday, 17 August 0.470 11 39 Sunday, 21 August 0.522 8 10 Monday, 22 August 0.472 15 11 Tuesday, 23 August 0.468 11 12 Wednesday, 24 August 0.466 12 413 Sunday, 28 August 0.428 10 14 Monday, 29 August 0.484 12 15 Tuesday, 30 August 0.478 10 16 Grand Final Wednesday, 31 August 0.528 9 Grand Final - Winner Announced 0.643 6
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External links
My Kitchen Rules on 7plus