The latest season of the culinary competition commences, with John Torode and Gregg Wallace once again presiding over the judging panel, seeking out the next MasterChef.

A final seven contestants will vie for victory, joined by returning faces from the 2015 series to assist John Torode and Gregg Wallace with their judging.

The six victors of the preliminary rounds now face a crucial test: in this first quarter-final, they must win over food critic William Sitwell to advance in the competition.

The second week of preliminary rounds is underway, and seven more contestants must now demonstrate their full capabilities to impress the discerning eyes of judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace.

With only seven chefs left in contention, the pressure mounts to craft a standout menu. It is their task to present a compelling offering, for John and Gregg will deliberate on who among them possesses the skill to advance to the quarter-fi…

The quarter-finals arrived, presenting the six victors from the preliminary rounds with a formidable challenge: the discerning judgment of Grace Dent, one of the nation's most respected food critics.

As the third week of preliminary rounds begins, seven more contestants strive to demonstrate their capabilities to the panel of judges. They present their most compelling efforts, determined to prove they possess the talent required to adva…

A further seven hopefuls vie for a place in the quarter-finals, each striving to demonstrate their capabilities.

The quarter-finals have arrived, and the six victors from the preliminary rounds continue their contest for advancement.

The final week of preliminary rounds is upon us, as hopefuls vie for a coveted spot in the quarter-finals.

The final heat saw the last seven amateur cooks vying for the judges' favor, each striving to make a lasting impression.

The final quarter-final features six promising contestants vying for victory. Amol Rajan tasks them with crafting their own interpretation of the quintessential British afternoon tea.

The initial rounds, lasting four weeks, have narrowed the field of amateur cooks to a final sixteen. They gather now for the first time, ready to compete against one another over two televised episodes.

The week of eliminations presses on, the sixteen chefs remaining battling fiercely in the demanding kitchen.

The competition intensifies this week as twelve chefs remain, each striving to secure a place among the semi-finalists.

The next cohort of participants will experience the demands of professional cuisine at Ella Canta in Mayfair, tasked with executing a complete lunch service.

The final rounds of the competition have concluded, leaving just ten exceptionally skilled amateur cooks vying for the top prize.

A week ago, five contestants secured a spot in the semi-finals. Now, the remaining five chefs vie for a place among them.

The final nine contestants face off in the semi-finals at Glyndebourne, the renowned opera house nestled in the county of Sussex.

The final eight contenders now face their ultimate test: preparing a three-course lunch within the historic walls of Grocers' Hall, a building steeped in the legacy of one of London's oldest merchant companies.

The last five contestants are now traveling to the Royal Society in London, where they face the considerable challenge of preparing a five-course tasting menu.

Four amateur cooks, the last to stand, set off on a once-in-a-lifetime culinary journey to Hong Kong, where they will confront three uniquely demanding trials.

The remaining four amateur cooks confront an extraordinary trial: they will prepare dishes in direct competition with a chef celebrated internationally, a culinary artist who holds two Michelin stars.

In a final, demanding stretch, the remaining contestants must summon every ounce of skill and resilience. The judges, John Torode and Gregg Wallace, await to select one champion from this trio of gifted cooks.