Every year on My Kitchen Rules (MKR), scores of talented teams think they have what it takes to win the life-changing $100,000 in prize money and kickstart their culinary careers.
With Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel scoring the dishes contestants plate up, it’s a high-pressure, high-reward environment designed to root out the very best cooking talent Australia has to offer.
But alas, not every team is destined to win, with the bottom-scoring meals seeing their makers sent home.
Scroll on to see all the teams that have been eliminated on MKR so far this year…
Ash & Cassie
WA
Unfortunately for these young mums, Duck Pancakes, Crispy Pork Belly with Green Papaya Salad, and Coconut Kaffir Lime Panna Cotta with Lime Syrup and Ginger Crumb failed to impress the judges after the first round of Instant Restaurants.
While the entrée and dessert were passable, their pork was “unseasoned, unloved and undercooked,” – harsh feedback!
Scoring 60 out of a total of 110 points, it came as no surprise that they finished second last on the leaderboard and were sent packing in a surprise double elimination.
Danny & Sonia
QLD
This brother and sister duo had high hopes for their Townsville Mud Crab with Mango Chilli Dip, Filet Mignon with Garlic Prawn Toppers, Beer Battered Wedges and Bacon Broccoli Salad, and Espresso Martini Trifle.
Despite being praised for their entrée, the Queenslanders were criticised for their main and dessert, with Manu going as far as to describe the Filet Mignon from the main as “a piece of wet cardboard.”
Ultimately, they were awarded a mere 56 out of a total possible 110 and were sent home in last place on the leaderboard.
Robert & Andrea
NSW
Married Germans Robert and Andrea were unfortunately eliminated from the competition following their Instant Restaurant scored just 46 points.
Their menu was described as the “riskiest menu ever seen on MKR” and Colin even said the Leberknodel Suppe was “a polarising dish.”
“But I love that you’ve taken your heritage to us, that’s what MKR is about.” However, the dish lost out as both Colin and Manu agreed the dish was too salty.
Hannah & Lawrence
WA
Loved-up couple Hannah and Lawrence were eliminated from the competition following a tense cook-off in MKR’s Kitchen HQ.
Their Honey and Ginger cake scores the lowest of the teams, with a total of 19 out of 30. “Honestly, we gave it everything we could. We worked our butts off to get to where we are now. I’m just proud of how far we came,” Hannah said.
“The only thing that I know for certain is I’m going to marry this girl,” Lawrence said.
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