The thirteenth season of the Australian competitive cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules premiered on the Seven Network on 4 September 2023.

In October 2022, the series was renewed for a 13th season. In April 2023, it was announced Colin Fassnidge will become a main judge and co-host alongside Manu Feildel, with Nigella Lawson returning as a judge after the instant restaurants.

The start date for the season was confirmed as 4 September 2023.

Teams State Group Members Relationship Status colspan="2" 1 Winners 3 October (Grand Finale) colspan="2" 1/2 Runners-Up 3 October (Grand Finale) colspan="2" 1/2 Eliminated 2 October (Semi-final Round 2) 1 Eliminated 2 October (Semi-final Round 1) 2 colspan="2" 1/2 colspan="2" 2 colspan="2" 2 colspan="2" 1

Controversy At the time of broadcast, it was announced that a couple appearing on the program was accused of a combined total of 37 charges for offences against children. The names of the couple were suppressed at that time. In April 2025, it was revealed that the couple was Claudean and Anthony Mu. Anthony is facing several charges including assault occasioning bodily harm and common assault. His case is adjourned until January 2026. Claudean pleaded guilty in April 2025 to six historical common assault offences. She was sentenced to a $1000 fine and a 12-month good behaviour bond. She is facing 12 other charges, including rape, for which she has been committed to stand trial in the District Court at a later date.

Elimination history

+ Teams' Competition ProgressRound: Grand Finale 1 2 1 2 1 2 Teams: Progress Radha & Prabha1st (87) → Safe SafeWinners (27) Nick & Christian 4th (66) 2nd (75) Safe (2nd) Safe (1st) Safe SafeRunners-up (25) Sonia & Marcus 3rd (71)1st (85) → SafeLose colspan="9" Tommy & Rach 2nd (78) → Safe (2nd)Lose colspan="9" Aaron & Chris 3rd (72) Safe (1st)Lose (3rd) colspan="9" Claudean & Anthony 5th (53) 4th (68) Safe (3rd)Lose (4th) colspan="9" Amber & Mel 5th (61)Lose (4th) colspan="9" Patricija & Brigita 6th (60) colspan="9" Coco & Pearls6th (50) 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 — 4 to 13 September Description — The first of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1. The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final, while the second highest advances to the Quarter Final. The lowest scoring team will be eliminated whilst the remaining teams head into the second instant restaurant. + Instant Restaurant Summary Group 1 Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Manu's Scores Colin's Scores Total Rank ResultT&RS&MR&PC&PN&CC&AEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert Tommy & Rach — 7 7 7 7 6 8 10 4 7 9 6 78 2nd Through to Quarter Final Ep 1 4 September The Saucy Spoon Dishes EntréeRottnest Scallops with White Puree and Tarragon and Miso Butter Main Crispy Duck Leg with Blackberry and Port Jus and Potato Gratin Dessert Chocolate Coated Pear Ice Cream with Cookie Crumb colspan=2 Sonia & Marcus 5 — 6 7 5 5 7 6 10 5 5 10 71 3rd Through to Second Instant Restaurant Ep 2 5 September Nothing's Off The Table Dishes Entrée Crumpets with Buttered Lobster Main Squid Ink Linguine Dessert Margarita Bombe Alaska colspan=2 Radha & Prabha 8 7 — 8 8 8 9 10 5 10 10 4 87 1st Through to Semi Final Ep 3 6 September Royal Dhaba Dishes Entrée Chicken 65 with Mint Yogurt Main Lamb Rogan Josh Dessert Jalebi with Rabri colspan=2 Coco & Pearls 4 4 5 — 4 4 5 7 3 4 7 3 50 6th Eliminated Ep 4 11 September The Boujee Foodies Dishes Entrée Champagne Pasta Roses Main Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage and Mash Dessert Coco Pearls colspan=2 Nick & Christian 7 6 4 6 — 5 10 7 2 9 7 3 66 4th Through to Second Instant Restaurant Ep 5 12 September 3181 Dishes Entrée Kangaroo Tartare with Saltbush and Potato Crisps Main Chargrilled Swordfish with Jalapeño & Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter Dessert Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche colspan=2 Claudean & Anthony 4 5 4 4 4 — 7 6 4 7 5 3 53 5th Through to Second Instant Restaurant Ep 6 13 September Papa & Mama Mu's Dishes Entrée Ricotta, Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli with White Wine Sauce Main Osso Buco with Anchovy Gremolata and Polenta Dessert Ant's Choc Hazelnut Fior Di Latte Gelato with Crostoli

Round 2 Episodes 7 to 12 Airdate — 18 to 27 September Description — The remaining three teams from the first instant restaurant return along with three new “gatecrashers” for the second instant restaurant. The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final. The lowest scoring team will be eliminated.

+ Instant Restaurant Summary Group 2 Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Manu's Scores Colin's Scores Total Rank ResultA&CC&AA&MN&CS&MP&BEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert Aaron & Chris — 4 7 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 72 3rd Safe Ep 7 18 September Meat Dreams Dishes EntréeCrispy Pork Belly Tacos Main BBQ Plate Dessert Lemon Lime Pie colspan=2 Claudean & Anthony 4 — 6 6 6 7 9 9 2 9 8 2 68 4th Safe Ep 8 19 September Papa & Mama Mu's Dishes Entrée Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto Main Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus Dessert Tiramisu colspan=2 Amber & Mel 5 4 — 5 4 5 5 5 9 6 5 8 61 5th Safe Ep 9 20 September Salty Secrets Dishes Entrée Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread Main Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion Dessert Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream colspan=2 Nick & Christian 5 5 6 — 6 5 9 8 7 9 8 7 752nd Safe Ep 10 21/25 September 3181 Dishes Entrée Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber Main Short Rib Souvlaki Dessert Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline colspan=2 Sonia & Marcus 8 7 8 8 — 7 9 7 8 9 7 7 85 rowspan="5" Ep 11 26 September Nothing's Off The Table Dishes EntréeRicotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce Main Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash DessertPassionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust colspan=2 Patricija & Brigita 4 6 3 5 5 — 7 5 7 6 4 8 60 6th rowspan="5" Ep 12 27 September Šeimininkė Dishes Entrée Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill Main Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce Dessert Medaus Tortas

Quarter-final Episode 13 Airdate — 1 October Description — Five teams competed in the Quarter Final with Nigella Lawson joining Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge as judges. The challenge was over two rounds; in round one teams had to create a dish with a key ingredient, and the team with the least liked dish was eliminated. In round 2 each team had to create a dessert within 60 minutes, and the two teams with the least liked dishes were eliminated, whilst the remaining two went to the Semi-final. Nick & Christian got a 15-minute advantage in the first round.

+ Quarter-final summary Round 1: Key Ingredient Team Main Ingredient Dish Result Tommy & Rach — Fast-tracked to round 2 Aaron & Chris Pork Dong Po Rou with Special Rice and Bok Choy Through to round 2 colspan=2 Nick & Christian Fruit & VegDukkah Roasted Pumpkin with Spanakorizo Through to round 2 colspan=2 Claudean & Anthony Chicken Carusti Italian Chicken with Roast Vegetable Salad Through to round 2 colspan=2 Amber & Mel Beef Kibbeh with Yogurt Sauce Round 2: Dessert Team Dish Result colspan=2 Nick & Christian Blue Cheese Cigars with Red Wine Figs Through to Semi-final Tommy & Rach Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce Through to Semi-final Aaron & Chris Chocolate Fondant with Pistachio Crumb colspan=2 Claudean & Anthony Zeppole Two Ways

Semi-final Episodes 14 Airdate — 2 October Description — The four remaining teams enter the semi-final. The challenge is over two rounds; in round one the teams must each create an Amuse-bouche, the team with the least liked dish is eliminated. In round two the teams must prepare a main and a dessert, again the team with the least liked dish is eliminated and the two remaining teams will advance to the Grand Final.

+ Semi-final Summary Round 1: Amuse-Bouche Team Dish Result colspan=2 Nick & Christian Amuse-bouche Salmon Tartare with Tarama Through to round 2 colspan=2 Sonia & Marcus Scallop on Potato Crisp with Pea Purée colspan=2 Radha & Prabha Seekh Kebab with Mint Yoghurt and Roti Tommy & Rach Stuffed Mushroom Eliminated Round 2: Main & Dessert rowspan=2 colspan=2 Nick & ChristianMain Pork Ox Tongue with Tuna Gribiche Through to Grand FinaleDessert Poached Apple with Whiskey Caramel rowspan=2 colspan=2 Radha & PrabhaMain Chilli Masala Crab with Rice and Cucumber & Onion SaladDessert Rosewater & Cardamom Panna Cotta with Pistachio Crumble rowspan=2 colspan=2 Sonia & MarcusMain Pork Cotoletta Tonnato with Fennel Salad EliminatedDessert Dacquoise

Grand Finale Episodes 15 Airdate — 3 October Description — Nick & Christian take on Radha & Prabha 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 Nigella scored each set of 4 meals out of 10 for the final verdict.

Grand Final TeamManu's Scores Colin's ScoresNigella's Scores Total Result Radha & Prabha 9 9 9 27WinnersDishesRoyal DhabaEntrée Spicy Fish Fry with Yellow Dhal and Tomato ChutneySeafood Course Kerala Prawn Curry with Roti and Spiced Potato and Eggplant Meat Course Chicken Biryani with Cucumber Raita and Pickled OnionDessert Pistachio Ice Cream Chocolate Dome with Almond and Orange Zest Crumb Nick & Christian 9 8 8 25 Runners-upDishes3181Entrée Scallops with Black Pudding and Bloody Mary ButterSeafood Course Crayfish with Vadouvan Butter and Witlof SaladMeat Course Bavette with Red Wine Jus and TruffleDessert 3181 Mess (Eton Mess)

Ratings Colour Key: – Highest Rating – Lowest Rating – Elimination Episode – Finals Week Week Episode Air date Viewers Nightlyrank Source 1 1 Monday, 4 September 0.470 12 2 Tuesday, 5 September 0.444 10 3 September 0.486 9 2 4 Monday, 11 September 0.558 7 5 Tuesday, 12 September 0.567 6 6 Wednesday, 13 September 0.622 6 3 7 Monday, 18 September 0.534 9 8 Tuesday, 19 September 0.559 8 9 September 0.523 8 4 10 September 0.326 13 September 0.190 <20 11 September 0.563 8 12 September 0.575 7 513 Sunday, 1 October 0.503 7 14 Monday, 2 October 0.540 8 15 Grand Final Tuesday, 3 October 0.637 7

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