My Kitchen Rules series 1 explained

Network:Seven Network
Num Episodes:15
Next Series:Series 2 (2011)

The first season of the Australian competitive cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules premiered on the Seven Network on 1 February 2010.

Teams

Statedata-sort-type="number"GroupMembersRelationshipStatus
Queensland 2 Veronica and Shadi Abraham
Victoria 1 Clint Yudelman and Noah RoseBest MatesRunners-up 22 March (Grand Final)
New South Wales 1 Cop and LawyerEliminated 16 March (Semi-Final)
Queensland 1 Sisters
South Australia 1 Paul Wood and Mel HeilmannFlatmatesEliminated 15 March (Quarter-Final 2)
2 Holly Anderson and Grace McGurkBest FriendsEliminated 9 March (Quarter-Final 1)
South Australia 2 Happily DivorcedEliminated 8 March (Kitchen Cook-Off)
Victoria 2 Rowan Booth and Sophia LindsayWorkmates
New South Wales 2 DatingEliminated 2 March (Instant Restaurant: Round 2)
Western Australia 1 Marc and Natalie FerronTeachers

Elimination history

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Round:Kitchen Cook-OffSemi-FinalGrand Final
12123
Teams:Progress
1st
(70)		→1st
(45)		1st
(36)		Champions
(53)
4th
(60)		1st
(16)		1st
(48)		Immune
2nd
(66)		→1st
(38)		2nd
(33)
3rd
(62)		2nd
(15)		2nd
(44)		colspan="2"
1st
(74)		→2nd
(21)		colspan="3"
2nd
(66)		→2nd
(37)		colspan="4"
3rd
(56)		3rd
(13)		colspan="5"
4th
(52)		4th
(11)		colspan="5"
5th
(49)		colspan="6"
5th
(58)
Cell Descriptions
Team won a challenge, People's Choice, cooked the best dish or received the highest score for the round.
Team proceeded straight through to the Grand Final.
SafeTeam was safe from elimination after passing a challenge. (If applicable, team was safe after the challenge listed in bold)
PC = People's Choice, HQ = Kitchen Headquarters challenge, SD = Sudden Death
→Team advanced to next round.
SDTeam competed in a Sudden Death Cook-Off and became safe from elimination.
SDTeam was eliminated after losing in a Sudden Death Cook-Off or round.
ImmuneFrom winning the previous challenge, the team was immune from elimination and was not required to participate.
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 lowest scoring team being eliminated.

Round 1

Group 1
Team and Episode DetailsGuest ScoresPete's ScoresManu's ScoresTotal
RankResult
Entrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert
Matthew & Gabe— 5 6 5 677 787 866 2ndSafe
Ep 11 FebruaryMonterey Cottage
DishesEntréeTurmeric Crusted Barramundi with Wild Rocket and Tzatziki
MainRib Eye Fillet with Mustard Kipfler Mash, Beans and Red Wine Port Onion Jus
DessertBaked Lime Cheesecake with Fresh Cream and a Lime Cheek
Clint & Noah5 — 6 6 76 2 106 3 960 4thThrough to Kitchen Cook-Off
Ep 22 FebruaryMy Cousin Pescatore
DishesEntréeLobster Risotto with Shaved Asparagus, Vanilla and Truffle
MainTrout Ravioli with White Wine, Cream & Zucchini Sauce
DessertBaked Chocolate Mousse Cake with Crème Fraiche and Cinnamon Poached Pear
Tanja & Gen6 5 — 6 793 78 4 762 3rd Through to Kitchen Cook-Off
Ep 38 FebruaryBay Bliss
DishesEntréeStradbroke Island Oysters, Bay Scallops, Prawn Wontons and Moreton Bay Mud Crab
MainLemon Myrtle Lamb Backstrap with Rice Pilaf, Roasted Tomatoes and Minted Pea Salad
DessertVanilla Panna Cotta with Champagne Strawberries, Sabayon and Summer Berry Fruit Salad
Marc & Natalie6 5 6 — 895 38 5 358 5th Eliminated
Ep 49 FebruaryLuminant
DishesEntréeTwice Baked Gorgonzola Soufflè with Caramelised Pear and Vermouth Fondue
MainConfit Duck Breast with Spiced Couscous, Wilted Greens and Sour Cherry & Star Anise Sauce
DessertKulfi Brûlée with Pistachio and White Chocolate Macaroon
Paul & Mel7 6 8 7 —7 9 77 8 874 1st Safe
Ep 515 FebruaryLeft of Centre
DishesEntréePancetta and Broad Bean Risotto
MainVenison Loin Fanned Over a Field Mushroom with Bacon Strips and Bloody Mary Sauce
DessertCherry Consommé, Raspberry Truffle, Blackberry Meringue and Strawberry & Fig Martini

Round 2

Group 2
Team and Episode DetailsGuest ScoresPete's ScoresManu's ScoresTotal
RankResult
Entrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert
Deb & Ben— 7 4 5 53 4 743 749 5thEliminated
Ep 616 FebruaryEarth, Fire, Stars
DishesEntréeSmoked Trout, Labne and Lime Timbale
MainSaltbush Lamb with Fondant Potatoes, Asparagus and Beans
DessertWattleseed Crème Caramel with Double Cream
Veronica & Shadi7 — 7 8 798 410 7370 1stSafe
Ep 722 FebruaryCucina Arabella
DishesEntréeGarlic Chilli Tiger Prawns with Sicilian Orange and Fennel Stack
MainPan Fried Snapper with Tahini Sauce, Fattoush and Labne
DessertChocolate and Ricotta Filled Dumplings with Ginger-Infused Apple Sauce
Rowan & Sophia6 5 — 7 737 33 8 352 4th Through to Kitchen Cook-Off
Ep 823 FebruaryMunthari
DishesEntréePan Fried Cod with Desert Lime Sauce and Rocket & Spinach Salad
MainCrispy Skin Pigeon with Spicy Honey Glaze, Taro Mash and Greens
DessertMacadamia & Quandong Tart with Gippsland Cream
Holly & Grace6 6 7 — 747 95 7 866 2nd Safe
Ep 91 MarchHot Summer Nights
DishesEntréeStrawberry Salad with Prosciutto, Grilled Halloumi and Balsamic Glaze
MainDuck Ragout with Fresh Pappardelle Pasta
DessertCoconut Panna Cotta with Mango and Palm Sugar Caramel
Matt & Melissa4 5 5 6 —45 94 5 956 3rd Through to Kitchen Cook-Off
Ep 102 MarchEast Garden
DishesEntréeYabbie Tails with Leek in Ravioli with Bisque
MainHunter's Rabbit with Gypsy Speck and Roasted Vegetables
DessertPoached Pear with Ice-Cream and Hazelnut Praline

Kitchen Cook-Off

Kitchen Cook-Off
TeamPete's ScoresManu's ScoresTotal
RankResult
Clint & Noah8816 1stSafe
Dish
Tanja & Gen8715 2ndSafe
Dish
Matt & Melissa7 613 3rdEliminated
Dish
Rowan & Sophia6 511 4thEliminated
Dish

Quarter-finals

Round 1

Quarter-Final 1
TeamJudge's ScoresTotal
Result
KarenGuyJacquiTobiePeteManu
Matthew & Gabe57776638Safe
DishesEntréeMasterstock Pork Belly with Asian Greens
MainChicken Thighs in Prosciutto with Napolitana Sauce
DessertCoconut Pie with Mango Coulis
Holly & Grace66666737Eliminated
DishesEntréeFresh Beetroot & Goat's Curd Stack
MainPorcini Risotto with Sautéed Mushrooms
DessertVanilla Bean Meringue with Rhubarb & Berry Compote

Round 2

Quarter-Final 2
TeamJudge's ScoresTotal
Result
KarenGuyJacquiTobiePeteManu
Clint & Noah88888848
DishesEntréePan Seared Scallops on Cauliflower Purée
MainBlue Eye Trevalla with Harissa Crust and Tabouli Salad
DessertMiddle-Eastern Cigars with Cardamom Ice Cream
Paul & Mel33444321Eliminated
DishesEntréeBeetroot Gnocchi with Blue Cheese
MainPepperberry Kangaroo with Strawberry Sauce
DessertSticky Date Pudding with Summer Fruit

Round 3

Quarter-Final 3
TeamJudge's ScoresTotal
Result
KarenGuyJacquiTobiePeteManu
Veronica & Shadi88787745Safe
DishesEntréeEggplant Parmigiana with Panko Crumb Garnish and Balsamic Glaze
MainSicilian Sausages with Leek Mash, Tomatoes and Radicchio Salad
DessertLemon & Almond Tortina with Caramelised Figs and Citrus Mascarpone
Tanja & Gen78688744Eliminated
DishesEntréeLeek & Gruyere Tart with Onion Jam and Fig & Rocket Salad
MainLimoncello Chicken with Zucchini Spaghetti and Roasted Vegetables
DessertJaffa Friand with Chocolate Ganache, Chantilly Cream and Orange Salad

Semi-final

Semi-Final 1
TeamJudge's ScoresTotal
Result
KarenGuyJacquiTobiePeteManu
Veronica & Shadi66666636
DishHandmade Pasta with Pancetta, Silverbeet, Ricotta and Goat's Curd
Matthew & Gabe55656633Eliminated
DishOcean Trout Confit with Green Vegetable Slaw, Chive Oil and Hollandaise Sauce

Grand Final

Grand Final
TeamJudge's ScoresTotal
Result
KarenGuyJacquiTobiePeteManu
Veronica & Shadi99989953Champions
DishesCucina Arrabella
EntréeSquid with Rocket and Garlic Aioli
MainSwordfish with Eggplant and Anchovies
DessertOrange Blossom Custard with Kataifi Pastry
Clint & Noah89888849Runners-up
DishesMy Cousin Pescatore
EntréeTuna Carpaccio with Fennel Salad
MainDuck à l'Orange with Red Cabbage
DessertRaspberry Tart with Crème Patissiere

Ratings

Colour Key:
  • – Highest Rating
  • – Lowest Rating
  • – Elimination Episode
  • – Finals Week
    WeekEpisodeAirdateViewers
    (in millions)    		Nightly
    Rank    		Source
    11 Monday, 1 February 1.103
    1. 9
    		[1]
    2Instant Restaurant 1-2: Clint & NoahTuesday, 2 February 1.182
    1. 5
    23Instant Restaurant 1-3: Tanja & GenMonday, 8 February1.328
    1. 4
    		[2]
    4Instant Restaurant 1-4: Marc & NatalieTuesday, 9 February1.107
    1. 8
    35Monday, 15 February1.471
    1. 1
    		[3]
    6Instant Restaurant 2-1: Deb & BenTuesday, 16 February1.214
    1. 7
    47Sunday, 22 February1.194
    1. 6
    		[4]
    81.355
    1. 3
    59Instant Restaurant 2-4: Holly & GraceMonday, 1 March1.408
    1. 3
    		[5]
    10Tuesday, 2 March1.400
    1. 2
    611Monday, 8 March1.396
    1. 5
    		[6]
    12Tuesday, 9 March1.462
    1. 2
    713Monday, 15 March1.355
    1. 4
    		[7]
    14Tuesday, 16 March1.563
    1. 1
    815Monday, 22 March1.525
    1. 1
    		[8]

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Week 6 | TV Tonight.
    2. Web site: Week 7 | TV Tonight.
    3. Web site: Week 8 | TV Tonight.
    4. Web site: Week 9 | TV Tonight.
    5. Web site: Week 10 | TV Tonight.
    6. Web site: Week 11 | TV Tonight.
    7. Web site: Week 12 | TV Tonight.
    8. Web site: Week 13 | TV Tonight.

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