Competition based series where amateur cooks progress through by successfully creating dishes that show off their technical skill and understanding of flavour. Guest judges include food critics and Michelin star chefs.
Where to Watch Series 16
24 Episodes
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1Out of the thousands who applied, 60 amateur cooks have made it through to compete over five weeks of heats in the MasterChef kitchen.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2Six more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2020 MasterChef champion.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3The six qualifiers from the first two heats return for the first quarter-final, hoping to win a place in Knockout Week.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4It’s the second week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5The second week of heats continue with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6It's the second quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7It's the third week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8The third week of heats continues with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9It's the third quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10It's the fourth week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
Episode 11
E11
Episode 11The fourth week of heats continues with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
Episode 12
E12
Episode 12It's the fourth quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week
Episode 13
E13
Episode 13It’s the fifth and final week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
Episode 14
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Episode 14The last group of contestants get their chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
Episode 15
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Episode 15It's the last quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.
Episode 16
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Episode 16After five weeks of fiercely competitive heats, 16 amateur cooks remain to battle it out in Knockout Week.
Episode 17
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Episode 17Knockout Week continues with the second group of eight amateur chefs put to the test.
Episode 18
E18
Episode 18On the final day of Knockout Week, the best ten amateur chefs remain - all of them desperate to reach the semi-finals.
Episode 19
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Episode 19The MasterChef semi-finals begin with a spectacular challenge as the contestants head to the Royal Navy base in Portsmouth.
Episode 20
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Episode 20The remaining seven contestants are surprised by a very special guest. Joining them in the MasterChef kitchen is one of the country’s best chefs, Tom Kitchin.
Episode 21
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Episode 21The remaining five chefs tackle the last challenge of the semi-finals, cooking for four of the country’s most feared restaurant critics.
Episode 22
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Episode 22It is finals week, and only four chefs remain. Tonight, they embark on a culinary adventure of a lifetime on the island of Mauritius.
Episode 23
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Episode 23The four finalists face a challenge set by the world’s greatest pastry chef, Albert Adria.
Episode 24
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Episode 24It’s the MasterChef final. After an arduous eight-week journey, the search for the country’s best amateur cook reaches its climax.
Cast of Series 16
John TorodeSelf - Judge
Gregg WallaceSelf - Judge
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