My Kitchen Rules series 12

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.

My Kitchen Rules
Series 12
Starring
No. of episodes16
Release
Original networkSeven Network
Original release7 August (2022-08-07) –
31 August 2022 (2022-08-31)
Series chronology
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Series 11 (2020)
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Series 13

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.[1] 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.[2][3] Although not previously announced, Gary Mehigan will also be a guest judge.[4]

The start date for the season was confirmed as 7 August 2022, after the Commonwealth Games.[5]

Format changes

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  • 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

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Hometown/State Group Members Relationship Status
Kingsgrove NSW 1 Janelle Halil & Monzir Hamdin Dating Winners 31 August (Grand Finale)
Jimboomba QLD 1 Kate Wildermuth-Watt & Mary Job Fine Diners Runners-up 31 August (Grand Finale)
Bronte NSW 2 Sophie Gilliatt & Katherine Westwood Posh Friends Eliminated 30 August (Semi-Final Round 2)
Buxton VIC 2 Matt Moncrieff & KT Pisani Best Friends Eliminated 30 August (Semi-Final Round 1)
Albany WA 2 Che Cooper & Dave Shorter Chilli Mates Eliminated 29 August (Last Chance Cook Off: Round 2)
Point Cook VIC 2 Leanne & Milena Ciliberti Italian Sisters Eliminated 29 August (Last Chance Cook Off: Round 2)
Adelaide SA 2 Nicky & Jose Spanish Foodies & Dating Longterm Eliminated 29 August (Last Chance Cook Off: Round 2)
Chewton VIC 1 Peter & Alice Bottomley Dad & Daughter Eliminated 28 August (Last Chance Cook Off: Round 1)
Vaucluse NSW 1 Arrnott Salesi Olssen & Fuzz Ali Fashionista Friends Eliminated 28 August (Last Chance Cook Off: Round 1)
Margaret River WA 1 Ashlee & Mat Davey Foodie Parents Eliminated 28 August (Last Chance Cook Off: Round 1)
Brisbane QLD 2 Rosie Guglielmino & Hayley Coutts Aunt & Niece Eliminated 24 August (Instant Restaurant: Round 2)
Adelaide SA 1 Steven Budgen & Frena Yusof Engaged Eliminated 15 August (Instant Restaurant: Round 1)

Elimination history

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Teams' Competition Progress
Round: Instant Restaurants Last Chance Cook Off Semi-Final Grand Finale
1 2 1 2 1 2
Teams: Progress
Janelle & Monzir 2nd
(84)
Win Safe Win Winners
(27)
Kate & Mary 1st
(87)
Safe Safe Runners-up
(25)
Sophie & Katherine 1st
(95)
Safe Lose Eliminated
(Episode 15)
Matt & KT 4th
(66)
Win Lose Eliminated
(Episode 15)
Che & Dave 3rd
(77)
Lose
(2nd)
Eliminated
(Episode 14)
Leanne & Milena 2nd
(87)
Lose
(3rd)
Eliminated
(Episode 14)
Nicky & Jose 5th
(62)
Lose
(4th)
Eliminated
(Episode 14)
Peter & Alice 5th
(54)
Lose
(2nd)
Eliminated
(Episode 13)
Arrnott & Fuzz 3rd
(81)
Lose
(3rd)
Eliminated
(Episode 13)
Ashlee & Mat 4th
(69)
Lose
(4th)
Eliminated
(Episode 13)
Rosie & Hayley 6th
(57)
Eliminated
(Episode 12)
Steven & Frena 6th
(53)
Eliminated
(Episode 6)
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

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Instant Restaurants

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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

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  • 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
(out of 110)
Rank Result
P&A K&M S&F J&M A&F A&M Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
VIC 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 Entrée Sunday Roast Croquette with Grandma's Relish
Main Parmesan Crumbed Lamb Cutlets
Dessert Grandma's Lemon Delicious Pudding
QLD Kate & Mary 8 7 7 7 81 7 9 9 7 9 9 87 1st Through to Semi Final
Ep 2 8 Aug The Food Gallery
Dishes Entrée Wild Barramundi, Braised Leek and Beurre Noisette
Main Brisbane Valley Quail with Fig & Goat Curd Salad
Dessert Macadamia Tart with Saffron Poached Pear
SA Steven & Frena 4 5 6 5 51 5 8 1 5 8 1 53 6th Eliminated
Ep 3 9 Aug Sayang
Dishes Entrée Deep Fried Squid & Onion with Special Sauce
Main Black Beef with Golden Yellow Rice and Acar
Dessert Corn Pudding with Strawberries and Chocolate Sauce
NSW 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
NSW 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
WA Ashlee & Mat 8 7 3 6 6 9 6 4 9 6 5 69 4th Safe
Ep 6 15 Aug The Kitchen Bench
Dishes Entrée Marron Bisque with Shaved Asparagus
Main Venison with Romesco
Dessert Oliebollen
Note

^1 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

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  • 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
(out of 110)
Rank Result
C&D S&K R&H N&J M&K L&M Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
WA Che & Dave 6 6 8 6 7 8 10 5 7 9 5 77 3rd Safe
Ep 7 16 Aug The Scoville
Dishes Entrée Hot & Sour Tom Yum Soup
Main Crispy Skin Barramundi with Hot Thai Green Curry Sauce and Garlic Rice
Dessert Poached Nashi Pear with Watermelon, Peanuts and Chilli Syrup
NSW 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 Entrée Twice-cooked Octopus with Green Romesco and Jamon Crumb
Main Roast Spatchcock with 'Nduja, Fresh Corn Polenta and Grilled Radicchio
Dessert Fig Leaf Semifreddo with Grilled Figs and Pedro Ximénez
QLD 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
SA 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
VIC 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
VIC 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

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Round 1

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  • 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 Result
NSW Janelle & Monzir Main Tavuk with Muhammara Through to Semi-Final
Dessert Middle Eastern Inspired Three-Milk Cake
VIC Peter & Alice Main Brisket and Marrow Meatloaf with Rich Tomato Sauce and Mash Eliminated
Dessert Lemon Curd Roulade with Rhubarb and Pistachios
NSW Arrnott & Fuzz Main Fijian Chicken Palau with Tomato Chutney and Spiced Yoghurt
Dessert Fijian Halwa with Galgura and Masala Tea
WA Ashlee & Mat Main Sri Lankan Fish Curry with Coconut Rice
Dessert Apple Tarte Tatin

Round 2

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  • 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 Result
VIC Matt & KT Main Warrigal Greens Gnocchi with Cinnamon Myrtle Burnt Butter Sauce Through to Semi-Final
Dessert Finger Lime Cheesecake with Blackberry Coulis
WA Che & Dave Main Pork Fillet with Fondant Potatoes and Port & Red Wine Jus Eliminated
Dessert Poached Nashi Pears with Chocolate Sauce and Toasted Peanuts
VIC Leanne & Milena Main Pasta Marinara
Dessert Fritelli Dolce with Frangelico Chocolate Sauce
SA Nicky & Jose Main Pescado a la Vasca
Dessert Spanish Flan

Semi-final

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  • 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
NSW Janelle & Monzir Entree Turkish Manti Through to round 2
QLD Kate & Mary Beef Carpaccio
NSW Sophie & Katherine Risotto
VIC Matt & KT King Prawns with Bush Tucker Dukkah and River Mint Yoghurt Eliminated
Round 2: Main & Dessert
QLD Kate & Mary Main Duck Breast with Caramelised Radiccio and Potato Dauphinois Through to Grand Finale
Dessert Tahini Creme Brulee
NSW Janelle & Monzir Main Lamb Backstrap with Kisir and Ezme Salad
Dessert Panna Cotta
NSW Sophie & Katherine Main Crispy Pork Belly with Parsnip Puree and Roast Pear Eliminated
Dessert Quince and Sour Cream Tart

Grand Finale

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  • 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
Team Manu's Scores Colin's Scores Curtis's Scores Total
(out of 30)
Result
NSW Janelle & Monzir 9 9 9 27 Winners
Dishes Monzelle
Entrée Grilled Adena with Cajik, Sumac & Onion Salad and Bazlama
Seafood Course Kataifi Prawn with Halloumi & Watermelon Salad
Meat Course Sudanese Beef & Okra Stew with Kisra, Torshi and Shata
Dessert Baklava with Kaymak Ice Cream and Candied Walnuts
QLD Kate & Mary 9 8 8 25 Runners-up
Dishes The Food Gallery
Entrée Scampi with Smoky Chilli Oil, Gazpacho and Fennel Salad
Seafood Course Crispy Skin Salmon with Fragrant Thai Sauce and Flatbread
Meat Course Lamb, Grain and Salsa Verde
Dessert Lemon Tart with Thyme Infused Labneh and Candied Lemon

Ratings

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Colour Key:
  – Highest Rating
  – Lowest Rating
  – Elimination Episode
  – Finals Week
Week Episode Air date Viewers
(millions)[a]
Nightly
rank[a]
Source
1 1 Instant Restaurant 1-1: Peter & Alice Sunday, 7 August 0.503 8 [6]
2 Instant Restaurant 1-2: Kate & Mary Monday, 8 August 0.408 16 [7]
3 Instant Restaurant 1-3: Steven & Frena Tuesday, 9 August 0.450 12 [8]
4 Instant Restaurant 1-4: Janelle & Monzir Wednesday, 10 August 0.471 10 [9]
2 5 Instant Restaurant 1-5: Arrnott & Fuzz Sunday, 14 August 0.500 7 [10]
6 Instant Restaurant 1-6: Ashlee & Mat Monday, 15 August 0.513 13 [11]
7 Instant Restaurant 2-1: Che & Dave Tuesday, 16 August 0.436 13 [12]
8 Instant Restaurant 2-2: Sophie & Katherine Wednesday, 17 August 0.470 11 [13]
3 9 Instant Restaurant 2-3: Rosie & Hayley Sunday, 21 August 0.522 8 [14]
10 Instant Restaurant 2-4: Nicky & Jose Monday, 22 August 0.472 15 [15]
11 Instant Restaurant 2-5: Matt & KT Tuesday, 23 August 0.468 11 [16]
12 Instant Restaurant 2-6: Leanne & Milena Wednesday, 24 August 0.466 12 [17]
4 13 Last Chance Cook Off 1 Sunday, 28 August 0.428 10 [18]
14 Last Chance Cook Off 2 Monday, 29 August 0.484 12 [19]
15 Semi Final Tuesday, 30 August 0.478 10 [20]
16 Grand Final Wednesday, 31 August 0.528 9 [21]
Grand Final - Winner Announced 0.643 6

Notes

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  1. ^ a b 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).

References

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