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Episode 5

Episode 5 of 25

Eight more contestants aim to make it through to the quarter-finals by impressing 2006 finalist Dean Edwards, 2014 champion Ping Coombes and 2005 champion Thomasina Miers.

Today, eight more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2017 MasterChef Champion.

This year sees the introduction of the all-new MasterChef market - which is stocked full of produce from all around the world as well as a selection of meat and fish. The first challenge for the eight contestants is to invent and cook one dish using what's available to them in the market. On offer today are duck legs, ox tail, lamb mince, langoustine, cod and scallops. They have one hour and 20 minutes to dazzle the judges and prove they are good enough to stay in the competition. The stakes are high in this round and it's important to choose wisely because after tasting all eight dishes, John and Gregg decide which five cooks are good enough to stay, while three of the cooks will be sent home.

The five remaining cooks now have one more challenge standing between them and a quarter-final place. They have to cook two courses that will excite not just John and Gregg but also some very special guests. Some of MasterChef's most inspiring winners and finalists return to judge the food of this year's new contenders to the throne.

In tonight's heat, the contestants must attempt to impress 2006 finalist Dean Edwards as well as champions Ping Coombes (2014) and Thomasina Miers (2005).

After the five hopefuls have cooked, John and Gregg will decide which three contestants deserve to take the next step in the competition and go through to Friday's quarter-final. In a competition where only the food matters, these amateurs will need to be good to survive - taking their first step towards being crowned MasterChef champion 2017.

1 hour

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:46

    Takida

    Willow and Dead - Boxroom Version

  • 00:56

    Bear鈥檚 Den

    Elysium

Credits

Role Contributor
Judge John Torode
Judge Gregg Wallace
Editor David Ambler
Series Producer Katie Attwood
Director David Crerar
Editor Adam Souter
Production Manager Jane Pelling
Production Company Shine TV

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