Season 17 of MasterChef Australia will welcome back 24 familiar faces through its hallowed doors. Daring to don their aprons once more, a new group of fan favourite contestants will go head-to-head in a series of enthralling challenges as they vie for another shot at the MasterChef Australiatitle and $250,000 in prize money.

While all 24 chefs are hungry for the glory, some came closer than others, including former runners-up Callum Hann, Laura Sharrad, Rhiannon Anderson, Pete Campbell and Sarah Todd. For Callum, Laura and Sarah, they're hoping third time is a charm!

Alongside podium finishers, other faces are fresh from Season 16 like Darrsh Clarke, Sav Perera, and Snezana Calic, while others are stepping back into the kitchen for the first time in years, including Andre Ursini who competed in the inaugural season 16 years ago.

Social media sensations Steph de Sousa and Declan Cleary will serve up their best, alongside some returning favourites who have enjoyed a taste of the other side of the bench since their series debut. Audra Morrice from Season 4 has appeared on the judging panel for MasterChef Singapore and MasterChef Asia, while Depinder Chhibber from Season 13 joined MasterChef India as a guest judge.

A stellar line up of cooks from Season 1 through to Season 16 will face off under the guidance of our fab four MasterChef Australia judges, Andy Allen, Poh Ling-Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli, and Sofia Levin.

Showcasing just how much they've grown since they first set foot inside the iconic MasterChef Australiakitchen, the pressure will be on from the very beginning, with the inimitable Gordon Ramsay kicking off the all-star lineup of guest judges.

2024 ushers in a new MasterChef Australia era, and there's never been a season like this.

We've never seen creations like these, we've never met cooks like these and there have never been moments like these!

Andy Allen carries on Jock Zonfrillo's legacy alongside three acclaimed new judges: MasterChef Australia alum Poh Ling Yeow, food critic and journalist Sofia Levin, and multi–Michelin Star and award-winning chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli.

The new judging panel will mentor this season's crop of contenders through exciting challenges designed to test and develop them while honing their skills at every turn.

The competition will be fierce as 22 of Australia's best home cooks assemble, vying for the coveted title of MasterChef Australia winner 2024 and $250,000 in prize money. This season will also see a money-can't-buy prize on offer, with an opportunity of a lifetime in store for the winner.

In its 16th season, MasterChef Australia continues to be a magnet for the world's biggest culinary icons.

The format is to be known as Fans & Favourites and will feature 12 new contestants and 12 former contestants.

Returning for its eighth season, MasterChef Australia will this year take the best of what has been before and combine it with more big name international guest chefs, bright new talent and exciting challenges to create a truly remarkable series