My Kitchen Rules series 12

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My Kitchen Rules
Series 12
Starring
No. of episodes16
Release
Original network Seven Network
Original release7 August (2022-8-7) 
31 August 2022 (2022-8-31)
Series chronology
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Series 11 (2020)
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Series 13

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.

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

Teams

Hometown/StateGroupMembersRelationshipStatus
Kingsgrove NSW1Janelle Halil & Monzir HamdinDating Winners 31 August (Grand Finale)
Jimboomba QLD1Kate Wildermuth-Watt & Mary JobFine DinersRunners-up 31 August (Grand Finale)
Bronte NSW2Sophie Gilliatt & Katherine WestwoodPosh FriendsEliminated 30 August (Semi-Final Round 2)
Buxton VIC2Matt Moncrieff & KT PisaniBest FriendsEliminated 30 August (Semi-Final Round 1)
Albany WA2Che Cooper & Dave ShorterChilli MatesEliminated 29 August (Last Chance Cook Off: Round 2)
Point Cook VIC2Leanne & Milena CilibertiItalian SistersEliminated 29 August (Last Chance Cook Off: Round 2)
Adelaide SA2Nicky & JoseSpanish Foodies & Dating LongtermEliminated 29 August (Last Chance Cook Off: Round 2)
Chewton VIC1Peter & Alice BottomleyDad & DaughterEliminated 28 August (Last Chance Cook Off: Round 1)
Vaucluse NSW1Arrnott Salesi Olssen & Fuzz AliFashionista FriendsEliminated 28 August (Last Chance Cook Off: Round 1)
Margaret River WA1Ashlee & Mat DaveyFoodie ParentsEliminated 28 August (Last Chance Cook Off: Round 1)
Brisbane QLD2Rosie Guglielmino & Hayley CouttsAunt & NieceEliminated 24 August (Instant Restaurant: Round 2)
Adelaide SA1Steven Budgen & Frena YusofEngagedEliminated 15 August (Instant Restaurant: Round 1)

Elimination history

Teams' Competition Progress
Round: Instant Restaurants Last Chance Cook Off Semi-Final Grand Finale
121212
Teams:Progress
Janelle & Monzir2nd
(84)
WinSafeWinWinners
(27)
Kate & Mary1st
(87)
SafeSafeRunners-up
(25)
Sophie & Katherine1st
(95)
SafeLoseEliminated
(Episode 15)
Matt & KT4th
(66)
WinLoseEliminated
(Episode 15)
Che & Dave3rd
(77)
Lose
(2nd)
Eliminated
(Episode 14)
Leanne & Milena2nd
(87)
Lose
(3rd)
Eliminated
(Episode 14)
Nicky & Jose5th
(62)
Lose
(4th)
Eliminated
(Episode 14)
Peter & Alice5th
(54)
Lose
(2nd)
Eliminated
(Episode 13)
Arrnott & Fuzz3rd
(81)
Lose
(3rd)
Eliminated
(Episode 13)
Ashlee & Mat4th
(69)
Lose
(4th)
Eliminated
(Episode 13)
Rosie & Hayley6th
(57)
Eliminated
(Episode 12)
Steven & Frena6th
(53)
Eliminated
(Episode 6)
Cell Descriptions
Team won a challenge, cooked the best dish or received the highest score for the round.
SafeTeam 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

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. 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

  • 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 DetailsGuest Scores Manu's Scores Nigella's ScoresTotal
(out of 110)
RankResult
P&AK&MS&FJ&MA&FA&MEntréeMainDessertEntréeMainDessert
VICPeter & Alice45656581581545thSafe
Ep 17 AugThe Antiques Food Show
DishesEntréeSunday Roast Croquette with Grandma's Relish
MainParmesan Crumbed Lamb Cutlets
DessertGrandma's Lemon Delicious Pudding
QLDKate & Mary87778 1 799799871stThrough to Semi Final
Ep 28 AugThe Food Gallery
DishesEntréeWild Barramundi, Braised Leek and Beurre Noisette
MainBrisbane Valley Quail with Fig & Goat Curd Salad
DessertMacadamia Tart with Saffron Poached Pear
SASteven & Frena45655 1 581581536thEliminated
Ep 39 AugSayang
DishesEntréeDeep Fried Squid & Onion with Special Sauce
MainBlack Beef with Golden Yellow Rice and Acar
DessertCorn Pudding with Strawberries and Chocolate Sauce
NSWJanelle & Monzir8778710681058842ndSafe
Ep 410 AugMonzelle
DishesEntréeSudanese Lamb Cutlets with Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad
MainImam Bayildi
DessertChocolate and Peanut Layer Cake
NSWArrnott & Fuzz97579687788813rdSafe
Ep 514 AugMai Kana
DishesEntréeKokoda with Root Crop Crisps
MainFijian Lobster Curry with Coconut Rice and Island Salsa
DessertVudi Vakasoso with Coconut Ice Cream
WAAshlee & Mat87366964965694thSafe
Ep 615 AugThe Kitchen Bench
DishesEntréeMarron Bisque with Shaved Asparagus
MainVenison 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

  • 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 DetailsGuest Scores Manu's Scores Matt's ScoresTotal
(out of 110)
RankResult
C&DS&KR&HN&JM&KL&MEntréeMainDessertEntréeMainDessert
WAChe & Dave668678105795773rdSafe
Ep 716 AugThe Scoville
DishesEntréeHot & Sour Tom Yum Soup
MainCrispy Skin Barramundi with Hot Thai Green Curry Sauce and Garlic Rice
DessertPoached Nashi Pear with Watermelon, Peanuts and Chilli Syrup
NSWSophie & Katherine788981071010810951stThrough to Semi Final
Ep 817 AugHearth
DishesEntréeTwice-cooked Octopus with Green Romesco and Jamon Crumb
MainRoast Spatchcock with 'Nduja, Fresh Corn Polenta and Grilled Radicchio
DessertFig Leaf Semifreddo with Grilled Figs and Pedro Ximénez
QLDRosie & Hayley55775526636576thEliminated
Ep 921 AugLioness
DishesEntréeMeatballs in Tomato Sauce with Homemade Bread
MainRoasted Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Risotto
DessertVanilla Cake with Buttercream and Caramel Sauce
SANicky & Jose55865754764625thSafe
Ep 1022 AugThe Sexy Spaniard
DishesEntréeTortilla de Patatas
MainPaella
DessertChurros with Chocolate Sauce
VICMatt & KT67565485686664thSafe
Ep 1123 AugJardilgurah
DishesEntréeButtermilk Fried Crocodile with Aniseed Myrtle Slaw
MainKangaroo Loin with Parsnip and Saltbush Puree and Pepperberry Jus
DessertKakadu Plum Ice Cream with Bushtucker Brittle
VICLeanne & Milena8889810841095872ndSafe
Ep 1224 AugPiccola Calabria
DishesEntréeArancini
MainSpaghetti with Salsiccia and Rapini
DessertWoodfire Chocolate Hazelnut Calzone

Last Chance Cook Off

Round 1

  • 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
TeamDishResult
NSWJanelle & MonzirMain Tavuk with MuhammaraThrough to Semi-Final
DessertMiddle Eastern Inspired Three-Milk Cake
VICPeter & AliceMainBrisket and Marrow Meatloaf with Rich Tomato Sauce and MashEliminated
DessertLemon Curd Roulade with Rhubarb and Pistachios
NSWArrnott & FuzzMainFijian Chicken Palau with Tomato Chutney and Spiced Yoghurt
DessertFijian Halwa with Galgura and Masala Tea
WAAshlee & MatMainSri Lankan Fish Curry with Coconut Rice
DessertApple Tarte Tatin

Round 2

  • 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
TeamDishResult
VICMatt & KTMainWarrigal Greens Gnocchi with Cinnamon Myrtle Burnt Butter SauceThrough to Semi-Final
DessertFinger Lime Cheesecake with Blackberry Coulis
WAChe & DaveMainPork Fillet with Fondant Potatoes and Port & Red Wine JusEliminated
DessertPoached Nashi Pears with Chocolate Sauce and Toasted Peanuts
VICLeanne & MilenaMainPasta Marinara
DessertFritelli Dolce with Frangelico Chocolate Sauce
SANicky & JoseMainPescado a la Vasca
DessertSpanish Flan

Semi-final

Semi-final Summary
TeamDishResult
Round 1: Entree
NSWJanelle & MonzirEntreeTurkish MantiThrough to round 2
QLDKate & MaryBeef Carpaccio
NSWSophie & KatherineRisotto
VICMatt & KTKing Prawns with Bush Tucker Dukkah and River Mint YoghurtEliminated
Round 2: Main & Dessert
QLDKate & MaryMainDuck Breast with Caramelised Radiccio and Potato DauphinoisThrough to Grand Finale
DessertTahini Creme Brulee
NSWJanelle & MonzirMainLamb Backstrap with Kisir and Ezme Salad
DessertPanna Cotta
NSWSophie & KatherineMainCrispy Pork Belly with Parsnip Puree and Roast PearEliminated
DessertQuince and Sour Cream Tart

Grand Finale

Grand Final
Team Manu's ScoresColin's Scores Curtis's ScoresTotal
(out of 30)
Result
NSWJanelle & Monzir99927Winners
DishesMonzelle
EntréeGrilled Adena with Cajik, Sumac & Onion Salad and Bazlama
Seafood CourseKataifi Prawn with Halloumi & Watermelon Salad
Meat CourseSudanese Beef & Okra Stew with Kisra, Torshi and Shata
DessertBaklava with Kaymak Ice Cream and Candied Walnuts
QLDKate & Mary98825Runners-up
DishesThe Food Gallery
EntréeScampi with Smoky Chilli Oil, Gazpacho and Fennel Salad
Seafood CourseCrispy Skin Salmon with Fragrant Thai Sauce and Flatbread
Meat CourseLamb, Grain and Salsa Verde
DessertLemon Tart with Thyme Infused Labneh and Candied Lemon

Ratings

Colour Key:
  – Highest Rating
  – Lowest Rating
  – Elimination Episode
  – Finals Week
WeekEpisodeAir dateViewers
(millions) [a]
Nightly
rank [a]
Source
11Instant Restaurant 1-1: Peter & AliceSunday, 7 August0.5038 [6]
2Instant Restaurant 1-2: Kate & MaryMonday, 8 August0.40816 [7]
3Instant Restaurant 1-3: Steven & FrenaTuesday, 9 August0.45012 [8]
4Instant Restaurant 1-4: Janelle & MonzirWednesday, 10 August0.47110 [9]
25Instant Restaurant 1-5: Arrnott & FuzzSunday, 14 August0.5007 [10]
6Instant Restaurant 1-6: Ashlee & MatMonday, 15 August0.51313 [11]
7Instant Restaurant 2-1: Che & DaveTuesday, 16 August0.43613 [12]
8Instant Restaurant 2-2: Sophie & KatherineWednesday, 17 August0.47011 [13]
39Instant Restaurant 2-3: Rosie & HayleySunday, 21 August0.5228 [14]
10Instant Restaurant 2-4: Nicky & JoseMonday, 22 August0.47215 [15]
11Instant Restaurant 2-5: Matt & KTTuesday, 23 August0.46811 [16]
12Instant Restaurant 2-6: Leanne & MilenaWednesday, 24 August0.46612 [17]
413Last Chance Cook Off 1Sunday, 28 August0.42810 [18]
14Last Chance Cook Off 2Monday, 29 August0.48412 [19]
15Semi FinalTuesday, 30 August0.47810 [20]
16Grand FinalWednesday, 31 August0.5289 [21]
Grand Final - Winner Announced0.6436

Notes

  1. 1 2 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).

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