Episode 9—Series 18

9/21 The third quarter-final sees the four contenders cook for three former MasterChef winners.

Episode 8—Series 18

8/21 Critic Jimi Famurewa asks the cooks to serve dishes with a playful or theatrical element.

7/21 Nine cooks try to impress judges John and Gregg with their signature dishes.

6/21 In the second quarter-final, the four contenders cook for the three 2021 finalists.

5/21 This week's remaining contenders cook for food critic Grace Dent.

4/21 Nine home cooks arrive for the second week of heats, ready to make two signature dishes.

2/21 Seven cooks return to face two challenges, one of them set by critic Tom Parker Bowles.

3/21 The first four quarter-finalists cook two courses for three previous MasterChef champions.

1/21 The first set of nine contestants cook two signature dishes.