My Kitchen Rules

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My Kitchen Rules (often abbreviated as MKR) is an Australian competitive cooking game show broadcast on the Seven Network. The show first premiered on 1 February 2010 and has since become a popular television series in Australia.

Format

The format of My Kitchen Rules involves teams of two contestants competing against each other in a series of cooking challenges. The competition is divided into several rounds, including the Instant Restaurant round, the Kitchen Headquarters round, and the Finals round.

Instant Restaurant Round

In the Instant Restaurant round, each team hosts a three-course dinner at their home, which is judged by the other teams and the show's judges. The teams are scored on their cooking and hosting skills, and the lowest-scoring teams face elimination.

Kitchen Headquarters Round

In the Kitchen Headquarters round, the remaining teams compete in various cooking challenges held in a professional kitchen setting. These challenges test the contestants' culinary skills, creativity, and ability to work under pressure. The teams are judged by a panel of professional chefs and food critics.

Finals Round

The Finals round consists of a series of head-to-head cook-offs between the top teams. The finalists compete in a grand finale, where they must prepare a multi-course meal for a panel of judges. The team with the highest score is crowned the winner of My Kitchen Rules and receives a cash prize.

Judges

The show features a rotating panel of judges, including renowned chefs and food critics. Some of the notable judges who have appeared on the show include Pete Evans, Manu Feildel, and Colin Fassnidge.

Contestants

Contestants on My Kitchen Rules come from diverse backgrounds and regions across Australia. They are typically home cooks with a passion for food and cooking. The show has also featured celebrity contestants in special editions.

Reception

My Kitchen Rules has received positive reviews from both viewers and critics. The show has been praised for its entertaining format, high production values, and the culinary skills of the contestants. It has also spawned several international adaptations in countries such as New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Related Pages

• Seven Network
• Pete Evans
• Manu Feildel
• Colin Fassnidge
• Reality television
• Cooking show