1 00:00:02,820 --> 00:00:05,620 ANNOUNCER: Previously on MasterChef Australia... 2 00:00:05,620 --> 00:00:10,060 Please welcome the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle. 3 00:00:10,060 --> 00:00:12,100 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 4 00:00:14,220 --> 00:00:16,380 This very special guest... 5 00:00:16,380 --> 00:00:18,780 Your time starts now. 6 00:00:18,780 --> 00:00:21,780 ..put everyone in a spin. 7 00:00:21,780 --> 00:00:24,820 She has this, like, aura around her. 8 00:00:24,820 --> 00:00:26,300 Thank you. 9 00:00:28,820 --> 00:00:33,540 They all served up dishes that delighted the Duchess. 10 00:00:33,540 --> 00:00:35,580 Rubbing my temples 11 00:00:35,580 --> 00:00:37,780 because I can't understand how this is so good. 12 00:00:38,780 --> 00:00:42,620 It's just a very easy, craveable dish. 13 00:00:42,620 --> 00:00:44,860 It feels very Michelin-star to me. 14 00:00:44,860 --> 00:00:46,140 Bravo! 15 00:00:46,140 --> 00:00:50,380 And Petro won immunity and his place in the semifinal. 16 00:00:51,940 --> 00:00:55,460 Then, letters from loved ones inspired 17 00:00:55,460 --> 00:00:58,460 an especially emotional cook... 18 00:00:58,460 --> 00:01:01,380 "Love you yesterday. Love you always, Dad" 19 00:01:01,380 --> 00:01:03,740 Oh, my goodness, Vinnie. 20 00:01:03,740 --> 00:01:07,420 ..which was the end of the journey for Casper. 21 00:01:07,420 --> 00:01:09,140 CASPER: I'm really proud of 22 00:01:09,140 --> 00:01:10,700 what I've been able to do 23 00:01:10,700 --> 00:01:12,900 and I've loved every minute of it. 24 00:01:14,220 --> 00:01:15,820 You three are going to need these. 25 00:01:15,820 --> 00:01:19,460 Tonight, it's time to have some fun... 26 00:01:19,460 --> 00:01:20,540 Go, lads! 27 00:01:20,540 --> 00:01:24,380 ..with the judges versus semifinalists. 28 00:01:24,380 --> 00:01:26,140 Hey, they're burning their dish! 29 00:01:26,140 --> 00:01:28,460 They're burning it! (LAUGHS) 30 00:01:28,460 --> 00:01:31,020 Shut up! (LAUGHS) 31 00:01:45,020 --> 00:01:46,740 Thank you, gentlemen. 32 00:01:46,740 --> 00:01:48,660 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 33 00:01:53,460 --> 00:01:54,780 Oh, he's in his whites! 34 00:01:54,780 --> 00:01:56,300 Here we go. 35 00:01:56,300 --> 00:01:58,740 Nice, nice, nice! 36 00:01:58,740 --> 00:02:02,740 Poh and Jean-Christophe are wearing their cooking uniforms. 37 00:02:05,620 --> 00:02:07,780 I think I know what's going to happen today, 38 00:02:07,780 --> 00:02:09,660 and I am so excited for it. 39 00:02:18,020 --> 00:02:19,460 Vinnie, Aaron and Petro... 40 00:02:21,220 --> 00:02:24,300 ..all your efforts have led you to this point. 41 00:02:25,980 --> 00:02:27,820 The semifinal is a pivotal stage 42 00:02:27,820 --> 00:02:29,020 in this competition. 43 00:02:32,260 --> 00:02:33,780 But before we get to it, 44 00:02:33,780 --> 00:02:35,860 we should celebrate and have a little fun. 45 00:02:35,860 --> 00:02:38,420 (LAUGHTER) Yes! 46 00:02:38,420 --> 00:02:40,140 There will be two rounds today. 47 00:02:42,100 --> 00:02:43,660 And in the first round... 48 00:02:44,980 --> 00:02:49,060 ..you three will be ecstatic to know you won't be cooking. 49 00:02:49,060 --> 00:02:51,420 Yes! (LAUGHTER) 50 00:02:51,420 --> 00:02:53,260 Because we will be! 51 00:02:53,260 --> 00:02:55,220 (LAUGHTER) 52 00:02:56,740 --> 00:02:57,860 Yes! 53 00:02:57,860 --> 00:02:59,860 I've been waiting for this. 54 00:02:59,860 --> 00:03:02,300 I can't wait to stand on the other side 55 00:03:02,300 --> 00:03:03,900 and see how that all feels. 56 00:03:03,900 --> 00:03:05,900 There is no elimination. 57 00:03:05,900 --> 00:03:09,100 Andy's still on paternity leave. 58 00:03:09,100 --> 00:03:10,540 Poh and Jean-Christophe will be cooking... 59 00:03:12,700 --> 00:03:15,780 ..and you three will be joining me to judge them. 60 00:03:20,100 --> 00:03:22,780 Time to whip off those aprons and swap places. 61 00:03:22,780 --> 00:03:25,420 Off you go. Come on! 62 00:03:25,420 --> 00:03:26,580 WOMAN: Whoo-hoo! 63 00:03:26,580 --> 00:03:28,340 PETRO: I am very excited. 64 00:03:28,340 --> 00:03:31,540 VINNIE: Good luck! (LAUGHTER) 65 00:03:31,540 --> 00:03:32,780 The judges have been pretty nice to me, 66 00:03:32,780 --> 00:03:34,420 so I'm not out to get them, 67 00:03:34,420 --> 00:03:36,060 but it's going to be good fun. 68 00:03:42,620 --> 00:03:45,420 (LAUGHTER) 69 00:03:45,420 --> 00:03:47,380 Are you all Jean-Christophe? Yes. 70 00:03:47,380 --> 00:03:48,780 (LAUGHS) 71 00:03:48,780 --> 00:03:50,500 Don't get too comfortable, guys. 72 00:03:54,060 --> 00:03:57,060 In this first round, Poh and Jean-Christophe, 73 00:03:57,060 --> 00:04:00,460 you'll be cooking head-to-head, mano-a-mano. 74 00:04:00,460 --> 00:04:02,900 (LA CUCARACHA PLAYS ON HORN) 75 00:04:05,420 --> 00:04:06,500 And I think I hear 76 00:04:06,500 --> 00:04:08,500 your hero ingredient arriving right now. 77 00:04:08,500 --> 00:04:10,460 (ALL GASP) 78 00:04:10,460 --> 00:04:12,020 Cheeky, cheeky! 79 00:04:14,820 --> 00:04:16,020 DRIVER: Good morning. Hello. 80 00:04:16,020 --> 00:04:17,780 Thank you so much. There you go. Enjoy. 81 00:04:17,780 --> 00:04:19,300 Have a lovely day. Oh, we will. 82 00:04:21,300 --> 00:04:23,460 DOT: What's everyone's guess? Corn? 83 00:04:26,140 --> 00:04:28,460 ALL: Ooh. 84 00:04:28,460 --> 00:04:30,340 Please let it not be a capsicum. 85 00:04:30,340 --> 00:04:32,340 (LAUGHTER) Oh, it's avos. 86 00:04:34,500 --> 00:04:36,020 Is it heavy? 87 00:04:39,620 --> 00:04:41,580 Today, my friends... 88 00:04:43,060 --> 00:04:44,620 ..you must hero... 89 00:04:46,860 --> 00:04:48,540 ..the humble... 90 00:04:51,140 --> 00:04:53,260 ..potato! 91 00:04:53,260 --> 00:04:55,700 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 92 00:04:57,100 --> 00:04:59,100 Potato! 93 00:05:00,580 --> 00:05:01,660 VINNIE: Look, look, look! 94 00:05:01,660 --> 00:05:04,420 They both just went, "Whoosh!" 95 00:05:04,420 --> 00:05:05,900 Tick, tick, tick, tick! That's what you look like. 96 00:05:05,900 --> 00:05:06,980 That's what you look like. 97 00:05:08,820 --> 00:05:10,020 Alright. 98 00:05:10,020 --> 00:05:14,980 We're giving you 60 minutes to cook a delicious dish. 99 00:05:17,260 --> 00:05:20,140 The pantry and garden are open. 100 00:05:21,820 --> 00:05:23,220 But remember... 101 00:05:25,220 --> 00:05:28,980 ..the potato must be the centrepiece of your dish today. 102 00:05:30,300 --> 00:05:32,180 The winner will receive... 103 00:05:33,340 --> 00:05:36,340 ..bragging rights for a whole 12 months. 104 00:05:39,300 --> 00:05:41,780 The loser will do the washing-up. 105 00:05:41,780 --> 00:05:43,820 Oh, not again! (LAUGHTER) 106 00:05:43,820 --> 00:05:45,900 AARON: Who's got the gloves ready? 107 00:05:45,900 --> 00:05:48,180 Alright, final three, 108 00:05:48,180 --> 00:05:50,780 any words of advice for our cooks today? 109 00:05:51,740 --> 00:05:54,260 All the advice you gave to us this season, 110 00:05:54,260 --> 00:05:55,500 try to remember that! 111 00:05:55,500 --> 00:05:58,740 And channel all of it and put it on a plate for us. 112 00:05:59,820 --> 00:06:01,500 Will you do the honours? You're halfway there. 113 00:06:02,660 --> 00:06:03,660 All on three? Yeah. 114 00:06:03,660 --> 00:06:04,740 Two. One... 115 00:06:04,740 --> 00:06:06,540 ALL: Your time starts now! 116 00:06:13,700 --> 00:06:14,980 POH: OK. 117 00:06:14,980 --> 00:06:17,780 I need chicken stock. 118 00:06:17,780 --> 00:06:19,260 I need butter. 119 00:06:20,300 --> 00:06:21,380 JEAN-CHRISTOPHE: Right. 120 00:06:24,540 --> 00:06:26,700 Checking. Checking the conditions. 121 00:06:26,700 --> 00:06:29,380 No running, just strolling! 122 00:06:35,340 --> 00:06:36,820 I need... 123 00:06:38,260 --> 00:06:39,620 ..sugar. Sugar. 124 00:06:39,620 --> 00:06:41,220 Caster sugar. 125 00:06:41,220 --> 00:06:42,740 You know, I feel like I've had 126 00:06:42,740 --> 00:06:44,180 my fair share of harsh feedback, 127 00:06:44,180 --> 00:06:47,180 probably warranted by the dishes that I've made. But... 128 00:06:47,180 --> 00:06:48,340 She hasn't picked up the potato yet. 129 00:06:48,340 --> 00:06:51,300 Oh, spinach. Spinach. Spinach. 130 00:06:51,300 --> 00:06:53,540 ..today is a chance for me to kind of get 131 00:06:53,540 --> 00:06:54,820 a dig back at the judges. 132 00:06:54,820 --> 00:06:56,340 Some of that. 133 00:06:56,340 --> 00:06:58,860 Ooh. Um... 134 00:06:58,860 --> 00:07:00,180 At least... At least just one little dig. 135 00:07:00,180 --> 00:07:02,380 You know what I mean? I think that's it. 136 00:07:02,380 --> 00:07:03,660 Yeah. Go, Poh! 137 00:07:03,660 --> 00:07:04,900 Go, Poh! Come on, Poh! 138 00:07:04,900 --> 00:07:06,940 MAN: Yeah, Poh! (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 139 00:07:08,260 --> 00:07:09,780 DOT: Lots of spinach. 140 00:07:11,500 --> 00:07:13,220 I think a potato is a good one. 141 00:07:13,220 --> 00:07:15,060 It's a neutral root vegetable. 142 00:07:15,060 --> 00:07:18,540 I feel like Jean-Christophe could be at an advantage here. 143 00:07:18,540 --> 00:07:21,660 I feel I've seen him cook more with potatoes in my time. 144 00:07:21,660 --> 00:07:24,300 Poh, she's a very versatile chef, 145 00:07:24,300 --> 00:07:26,940 but sweets and Asian cooking, 146 00:07:26,940 --> 00:07:28,460 I feel, are her strengths. 147 00:07:30,980 --> 00:07:33,860 Wow. She's wasting no time. 148 00:07:33,860 --> 00:07:35,260 MAN: What are you cooking, Poh? 149 00:07:35,260 --> 00:07:38,700 I'm going to do a redemption dish. 150 00:07:38,700 --> 00:07:40,060 I'm doing the dish that I went out on. 151 00:07:40,060 --> 00:07:41,580 Oh, my God. 152 00:07:41,580 --> 00:07:44,780 Season 12! It haunts me every day. 153 00:07:47,460 --> 00:07:49,380 Kind of numb right now. 154 00:07:49,380 --> 00:07:50,820 ANDY: The dough was raw. 155 00:07:50,820 --> 00:07:53,060 My pasta dough was raw, only in the pleating 156 00:07:53,060 --> 00:07:54,260 but it was. 157 00:07:54,260 --> 00:07:56,460 I can see where she was going, but I think 158 00:07:56,460 --> 00:07:59,580 the only thing that got in the way of Poh today... 159 00:08:00,620 --> 00:08:01,860 ..is Poh. SOFIA: Yeah. 160 00:08:03,180 --> 00:08:04,500 So, it's a Sardinian dish... (GASPS) 161 00:08:04,500 --> 00:08:07,260 ..and it's a semolina dough, 162 00:08:07,260 --> 00:08:09,900 and you stuff it with potato and mint - 163 00:08:09,900 --> 00:08:12,540 it's quite unusual - and a bit of pecorino. 164 00:08:12,540 --> 00:08:14,260 Um... 165 00:08:14,260 --> 00:08:16,500 So, I'm doing my own little spin on it 166 00:08:16,500 --> 00:08:19,380 and, um, kind of making it a bit Frenchy. 167 00:08:19,380 --> 00:08:20,740 MAN: Nice. WOMAN: Woo! 168 00:08:20,740 --> 00:08:21,660 Ooh-la-la! 169 00:08:21,660 --> 00:08:24,820 Not just cooking for the win, cooking for redemption! 170 00:08:24,820 --> 00:08:26,780 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 171 00:08:29,060 --> 00:08:30,100 Go, Poh! Let's go, Poh! 172 00:08:31,700 --> 00:08:34,100 (SIGHS) First, alcohol. 173 00:08:34,100 --> 00:08:36,020 Let's go crazy. 174 00:08:36,020 --> 00:08:37,740 If you need any help taking anything, 175 00:08:37,740 --> 00:08:38,860 you let me know. Oh, thank you! 176 00:08:38,860 --> 00:08:41,580 I'll give you ยค50 if you vote for me! 177 00:08:41,580 --> 00:08:42,980 (BOTH LAUGH) 178 00:08:42,980 --> 00:08:44,140 The bribes have started. 179 00:08:45,180 --> 00:08:47,220 Pressure's off. This is just a fun day. 180 00:08:47,220 --> 00:08:49,620 It doesn't mean I'm not going to be pestering them 181 00:08:49,620 --> 00:08:51,180 like they pester me throughout my cook. 182 00:08:51,180 --> 00:08:52,260 (CHUCKLES) 183 00:08:52,260 --> 00:08:55,620 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) (EXCLAIMS INDISTINCTLY) 184 00:08:55,620 --> 00:08:58,780 Go, JC! A little faster, I think. 185 00:08:58,780 --> 00:09:02,060 Oh, my God! So much alcohol. 186 00:09:02,060 --> 00:09:03,460 MAN: Very French. 187 00:09:03,460 --> 00:09:05,420 DOT: Looks like he's just having pre-drinks. 188 00:09:05,420 --> 00:09:06,460 Yeah. 189 00:09:06,460 --> 00:09:08,500 Is there any potatoes in there? 190 00:09:08,500 --> 00:09:11,020 AARON: Come on, Chef. 60 minutes goes quick! 191 00:09:12,340 --> 00:09:15,060 Alright, boys, so, this is the point where we get together 192 00:09:15,060 --> 00:09:16,460 and we have a little chat about 193 00:09:16,460 --> 00:09:17,700 what's going on... Uh-huh. 194 00:09:17,700 --> 00:09:19,740 ..what we're concerned about, what we're excited about. 195 00:09:19,740 --> 00:09:20,860 Mm-hm. Mm-hm. 196 00:09:20,860 --> 00:09:23,740 So, obviously, we have Jean-Christophe versus Poh... 197 00:09:23,740 --> 00:09:25,580 Yes. ..heroing the humble potato. 198 00:09:25,580 --> 00:09:28,020 Yes. What do you want to see? 199 00:09:28,020 --> 00:09:29,620 From Jean-Christophe, 200 00:09:29,620 --> 00:09:32,820 I want to see some real high-level French technique. 201 00:09:32,820 --> 00:09:34,540 Mm-hm. What am I going to be doing? 202 00:09:34,540 --> 00:09:35,940 I want to see some layering of flavours. 203 00:09:35,940 --> 00:09:38,500 And I want to see finesse. Agreed. 204 00:09:38,500 --> 00:09:40,540 OK. So, all the things that he asks you for... 205 00:09:40,540 --> 00:09:41,540 Yes! ..all the time. 206 00:09:41,540 --> 00:09:42,940 Well, that's fair! Exactly! 207 00:09:42,940 --> 00:09:44,140 That is completely fair. Yeah. 208 00:09:44,140 --> 00:09:46,020 What do you think, Aaron? I think the same. 209 00:09:46,020 --> 00:09:47,940 I'm a bit worried about Jean-Christophe. 210 00:09:47,940 --> 00:09:49,780 I don't see any potatoes on his bench right now, 211 00:09:49,780 --> 00:09:51,100 I just see a lot of alcohol. 212 00:09:52,180 --> 00:09:54,420 I think the beauty about food, and what I want 213 00:09:54,420 --> 00:09:56,620 to see today, is I want to be surprised. 214 00:09:56,620 --> 00:09:57,900 I want to try something I've never had before. 215 00:09:57,900 --> 00:10:00,180 Something unexpected. Something unexpected. 216 00:10:00,180 --> 00:10:02,220 Unexpected with potatoes. We say that all the time. 217 00:10:02,220 --> 00:10:04,540 Yeah! (LAUGHTER) 218 00:10:05,540 --> 00:10:07,220 Who do you think's going to win this challenge? 219 00:10:08,380 --> 00:10:09,460 Ooh. 220 00:10:09,460 --> 00:10:12,420 You know, Poh, she's going all out for it. 221 00:10:12,420 --> 00:10:14,940 But then again, Jean-Christophe hasn't won before. 222 00:10:14,940 --> 00:10:16,780 Yeah, he's got a lot more motivation, as well, 223 00:10:16,780 --> 00:10:18,340 to pull this one out. Yeah. 224 00:10:18,340 --> 00:10:20,980 So, Andy won last year, Poh won the year before, 225 00:10:20,980 --> 00:10:23,380 and Jean-Christophe is the only judge... 226 00:10:23,380 --> 00:10:25,100 Is waiting. ..who hasn't won this challenge. 227 00:10:25,100 --> 00:10:27,620 Yeah. He's won Michelin stars but not this challenge. 228 00:10:27,620 --> 00:10:28,740 Exactly. Exactly. Yeah. 229 00:10:28,740 --> 00:10:30,420 Shall we go see what they're cooking? 230 00:10:30,420 --> 00:10:31,420 Yeah. Yes. 231 00:10:31,420 --> 00:10:32,500 Let's do it. 232 00:10:32,500 --> 00:10:34,540 I know this looks very crumbly, guys, 233 00:10:34,540 --> 00:10:36,700 but that's how this dough is. 234 00:10:37,940 --> 00:10:39,260 Just in case you're thinking, 235 00:10:39,260 --> 00:10:40,900 "What the hell is that idiot doing?" 236 00:10:40,900 --> 00:10:43,300 (LAUGHTER) 237 00:10:43,300 --> 00:10:45,540 Actually, maybe it is a bit dry. 238 00:10:45,540 --> 00:10:47,780 (LAUGHTER) 239 00:10:47,780 --> 00:10:50,540 OK, I don't need the glasses right now. 240 00:10:50,540 --> 00:10:52,500 Hey, Poh! Hi. 241 00:10:52,500 --> 00:10:55,300 This is the most chill I've ever seen you... 242 00:10:55,300 --> 00:10:56,700 Really? ..in the last three years. 243 00:10:56,700 --> 00:10:58,340 You call this chill? Yes! 244 00:10:58,340 --> 00:11:01,180 Maybe it's because I've made this dish three times. 245 00:11:01,180 --> 00:11:02,660 Oh! 246 00:11:02,660 --> 00:11:06,820 So, this is double redemption. It is double redemption. 247 00:11:08,500 --> 00:11:09,980 What are you making? 248 00:11:09,980 --> 00:11:12,820 I'm doing this dish called culurgione. 249 00:11:12,820 --> 00:11:15,340 It's essentially a Sardinian potato dumpling. 250 00:11:15,340 --> 00:11:17,100 But I'm changing the sauce. 251 00:11:17,100 --> 00:11:18,540 Poh! I'm changing the sauce 252 00:11:18,540 --> 00:11:20,940 because I learned something in your veloute class. 253 00:11:20,940 --> 00:11:22,940 Oh, yes. 254 00:11:22,940 --> 00:11:24,180 Um, but, yeah, that's my dish. 255 00:11:24,180 --> 00:11:26,820 Poh, you've got the Sardinian potato dumplings 256 00:11:26,820 --> 00:11:28,860 and veloute. What's in your veloute? 257 00:11:28,860 --> 00:11:31,780 Um, it's going to be Jerusalem artichoke. 258 00:11:31,780 --> 00:11:34,180 I really want to do a really beautiful crimp. 259 00:11:34,180 --> 00:11:35,300 I want to show you guys something 260 00:11:35,300 --> 00:11:36,780 that you've never seen before. 261 00:11:36,780 --> 00:11:39,780 So, it's going to look rad. (CRASH!) 262 00:11:39,780 --> 00:11:41,820 Oh, my God! (LAUGHTER) 263 00:11:41,820 --> 00:11:43,140 Um... 264 00:11:43,140 --> 00:11:44,740 Let's get out of here. PETRO: Just let her be. 265 00:11:44,740 --> 00:11:45,820 She needs every single minute. 266 00:11:45,820 --> 00:11:48,220 She's just kicked it up a gear. Watch from the sidelines. 267 00:11:48,220 --> 00:11:50,220 Go away now! Bye! Good luck, Poh. 268 00:11:50,220 --> 00:11:51,260 Thank you. Thank you. 269 00:11:51,260 --> 00:11:53,420 I cannot let Jean-Christophe beat me! 270 00:11:54,820 --> 00:11:55,900 Cannot! 271 00:11:55,900 --> 00:11:58,300 WOMAN: You've got 45 minutes to go! 272 00:11:58,300 --> 00:12:00,420 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 273 00:12:03,420 --> 00:12:04,940 Oh, my God, I'm so stressed. 274 00:12:07,180 --> 00:12:08,980 WOMAN: Come on, let's go. Time's ticking. 275 00:12:08,980 --> 00:12:10,220 WOMAN 2: Let's go, Chef. 276 00:12:10,220 --> 00:12:11,900 (CLATTER!) 277 00:12:11,900 --> 00:12:14,540 JEAN-CHRISTOPHE: I'm good. I'm excited, actually, to be given 278 00:12:14,540 --> 00:12:17,020 a tremendous ingredient - potato. 279 00:12:18,420 --> 00:12:19,980 Oh, that's clever. Yeah. 280 00:12:19,980 --> 00:12:21,380 (BOTH GASP) 281 00:12:22,940 --> 00:12:24,340 Did he put the packet...? What? 282 00:12:24,340 --> 00:12:27,060 MAN: He's doing the Vinnie-style... 283 00:12:27,060 --> 00:12:28,460 ..leave the wrapping on the butter. 284 00:12:28,460 --> 00:12:30,060 Have you seen that technique before? 285 00:12:30,060 --> 00:12:32,300 Never! Never have I, either. 286 00:12:32,300 --> 00:12:35,540 JEAN-CHRISTOPHE: So, I'm hoping to use the potato 287 00:12:35,540 --> 00:12:36,900 in four different ways. 288 00:12:38,540 --> 00:12:41,220 MAN: Here comes the alcohol. There we go. 289 00:12:42,580 --> 00:12:44,820 (ALL GASP) 290 00:12:44,820 --> 00:12:46,860 I think I want to win, yeah, because... 291 00:12:46,860 --> 00:12:48,060 (GASP) 292 00:12:48,060 --> 00:12:49,980 I want to win because I think it would be 293 00:12:49,980 --> 00:12:52,860 a privilege to win something on MasterChef, of course. 294 00:12:52,860 --> 00:12:55,460 I've been here for three years now, so why not? 295 00:12:55,460 --> 00:12:57,260 But you know, I'm against a legend there. 296 00:12:58,820 --> 00:13:00,460 Um, so, yeah, it's a lot to do. Yeah. 297 00:13:02,140 --> 00:13:04,420 DOT: No, he needs a bottle opener. 298 00:13:05,620 --> 00:13:07,980 Can somebody open this for me? That would be lovely. 299 00:13:07,980 --> 00:13:09,100 Yeah, sure. Thank you. 300 00:13:09,100 --> 00:13:10,780 I got you, I got you. 301 00:13:10,780 --> 00:13:12,180 AARON: Wow! 302 00:13:12,180 --> 00:13:14,620 JEAN-CHRISTOPHE: Sofia, you look fantastic. 303 00:13:14,620 --> 00:13:16,380 Look, I don't think that flattery is 304 00:13:16,380 --> 00:13:18,100 going to help you today. 305 00:13:18,100 --> 00:13:20,700 I'm putting my full faith... Thank you for that. 306 00:13:20,700 --> 00:13:21,980 ..in you as a chef. 307 00:13:21,980 --> 00:13:23,660 What are you making us with potatoes? 308 00:13:23,660 --> 00:13:26,420 So I'm thinking of several dishes I used to do, 309 00:13:26,420 --> 00:13:27,820 which I used to enjoy. 310 00:13:27,820 --> 00:13:29,460 So, I'm going to take a bit of all of them 311 00:13:29,460 --> 00:13:30,980 and put it in one dish, 312 00:13:30,980 --> 00:13:32,140 which is still... 313 00:13:32,140 --> 00:13:33,820 I don't know how it's going to look like. 314 00:13:36,060 --> 00:13:39,460 So, the first one I'm going to be doing some potato, 315 00:13:39,460 --> 00:13:42,260 which is going to be layered around and in the centre, 316 00:13:42,260 --> 00:13:43,820 some chicken mousse. 317 00:13:43,820 --> 00:13:46,980 Then I'm going to do some little potato crisps. 318 00:13:46,980 --> 00:13:49,260 Then I'm hoping to do some potato pearls. 319 00:13:49,260 --> 00:13:52,060 Then I'm using the water of the potatoes, 320 00:13:52,060 --> 00:13:54,500 the liquid to combine into my sauce. 321 00:13:54,500 --> 00:13:55,860 So, there's four elements... 322 00:13:55,860 --> 00:13:56,900 AARON: Wow, that's... 323 00:13:56,900 --> 00:13:59,180 Whew! That's a lot. 324 00:13:59,180 --> 00:14:00,540 JEAN-CHRISTOPHE: Yeah. It's a lot. 325 00:14:00,540 --> 00:14:02,060 That is a lot of elements. 326 00:14:03,580 --> 00:14:06,100 Jean-Christophe, there's only 45 minutes to go. 327 00:14:06,100 --> 00:14:07,540 JEAN-CHRISTOPHE: I know. Thank you very much. 328 00:14:07,540 --> 00:14:10,900 Where's the clock? Oh, yes. (LAUGHTER) 329 00:14:10,900 --> 00:14:12,540 Jean-Christophe, you just spent five minutes... 330 00:14:12,540 --> 00:14:13,540 I know, I know! 331 00:14:13,540 --> 00:14:15,180 ..talking us through all your elements. 332 00:14:15,180 --> 00:14:17,580 Do you know how to say "Hurry, hurry, quick, quick!" in French? 333 00:14:17,580 --> 00:14:18,580 Allez! No. Ah! 334 00:14:18,580 --> 00:14:20,020 I think he got it! Allez! Allez! 335 00:14:20,020 --> 00:14:22,060 Go, Jean-Christophe, you've got to move! 336 00:14:22,060 --> 00:14:23,220 Allez! 337 00:14:23,220 --> 00:14:25,780 I have no idea 338 00:14:25,780 --> 00:14:28,540 what Jean-Christophe is trying to make. 339 00:14:28,540 --> 00:14:31,700 I think it's potato four ways, but I... (CHUCKLES) 340 00:14:31,700 --> 00:14:35,060 Just, I have no idea. 341 00:14:35,060 --> 00:14:37,260 I just hope that when it's in front of us... 342 00:14:37,260 --> 00:14:38,980 It makes more sense. ..it's more obvious. 343 00:14:38,980 --> 00:14:40,060 Mm. 344 00:14:40,060 --> 00:14:41,740 But it's not filling me with confidence. 345 00:14:41,740 --> 00:14:43,340 I think the real question is, 346 00:14:43,340 --> 00:14:46,100 is if he's even going to get a dish up today. 347 00:14:46,100 --> 00:14:48,700 He is so relaxed for 45 minutes. 348 00:14:56,580 --> 00:14:58,340 POH: Oh, my God. No-one look at my bench. 349 00:14:59,860 --> 00:15:02,020 DOT: Looks good, Poh! 350 00:15:02,020 --> 00:15:03,460 Poh-tato day. 351 00:15:03,460 --> 00:15:06,140 Judges week in, week out have been putting us 352 00:15:06,140 --> 00:15:07,500 under immense pressure. 353 00:15:07,500 --> 00:15:09,700 And today's the day where we put it back on them 354 00:15:09,700 --> 00:15:12,060 and we get to have a bit of fun. And I'm all here for it. 355 00:15:12,060 --> 00:15:15,900 I'm very excited, but, oh, my God, it's the same. 356 00:15:15,900 --> 00:15:17,540 Every year, I'm like, "I'm gonna be 357 00:15:17,540 --> 00:15:19,540 "so polished this year," and it just never is. 358 00:15:19,540 --> 00:15:21,340 I won't have time to do that. 359 00:15:22,420 --> 00:15:24,660 I won't have time to do that. I won't have time to do this. 360 00:15:26,660 --> 00:15:29,420 Time's getting away from me. I've got 30 minutes left. 361 00:15:29,420 --> 00:15:32,180 I've got my dough done, I've started my veloute. 362 00:15:32,180 --> 00:15:34,060 My filling's made. Yum. 363 00:15:34,060 --> 00:15:35,900 I'm having mega flashbacks 364 00:15:35,900 --> 00:15:39,380 to my time in the kitchen and, as much as I love it, 365 00:15:39,380 --> 00:15:42,380 there is some kind of, you know, relived trauma! 366 00:15:43,940 --> 00:15:45,620 Um, sugar. 367 00:15:46,780 --> 00:15:48,860 Every day, no joke, 368 00:15:48,860 --> 00:15:51,980 every day, this dish comes across my mind, 369 00:15:51,980 --> 00:15:54,260 flits across my mind and goes, "Hello!" 370 00:15:54,260 --> 00:15:56,340 And I'm gonna put it to rest, finally, 371 00:15:56,340 --> 00:15:58,620 I'm gonna put it to bed. 372 00:15:58,620 --> 00:16:00,540 SOFIA: You've got 30 minutes to go! 373 00:16:00,540 --> 00:16:02,940 (CONTESTANTS CHEER) 374 00:16:06,020 --> 00:16:08,380 LUKE: Here we go, there's the potatoes. 375 00:16:08,380 --> 00:16:10,740 Yeah! 376 00:16:10,740 --> 00:16:12,620 Finally. Finally got potatoes. 377 00:16:15,140 --> 00:16:17,940 Oh, JC? Did he just take a bite? 378 00:16:17,940 --> 00:16:18,900 Yes. 379 00:16:21,740 --> 00:16:25,220 Jean-Christophe is being a little bit of a madman! 380 00:16:25,220 --> 00:16:26,740 It's 30, Jean-Christophe. 381 00:16:26,740 --> 00:16:28,020 Agh! No way! Yes. 382 00:16:28,020 --> 00:16:30,500 Yes way! 383 00:16:30,500 --> 00:16:32,260 He's having lots of chitter-chats... 384 00:16:32,260 --> 00:16:35,540 Do you need anything, Poh? No. I'm good, thank you. 385 00:16:35,540 --> 00:16:37,660 But less chitter-chats, more cooking. 386 00:16:37,660 --> 00:16:38,660 I'm so excited 387 00:16:38,660 --> 00:16:40,380 cooking in front of them and all of them. 388 00:16:40,380 --> 00:16:43,420 Honestly, I am, because it's something you share. 389 00:16:43,420 --> 00:16:44,540 Yeah. 390 00:16:44,540 --> 00:16:46,860 But I'm a little bit behind. 391 00:16:49,380 --> 00:16:51,260 WOMAN: Ah! Ooh! 392 00:16:51,260 --> 00:16:53,340 Ooh, JC! 393 00:16:55,900 --> 00:16:58,300 Whoa! It worked. 394 00:16:58,300 --> 00:17:00,020 I don't believe this. 395 00:17:00,020 --> 00:17:01,940 Look at that. He's impressed himself! 396 00:17:01,940 --> 00:17:03,300 Yes, Chef! 397 00:17:03,300 --> 00:17:04,940 So, the sauce is on, but it's going to take 398 00:17:04,940 --> 00:17:07,900 at least 20 more minutes before I use the juice of the potato 399 00:17:07,900 --> 00:17:10,060 with the full potato to thicken my sauce. 400 00:17:10,060 --> 00:17:13,020 And I'm about to make chicken... a chicken mousse. 401 00:17:13,020 --> 00:17:14,100 Right, now. 402 00:17:15,820 --> 00:17:17,620 Yeah. It's tight. Of course it's very tight. 403 00:17:17,620 --> 00:17:22,300 Poh, Jean-Christophe, you have 25 minutes to go! 404 00:17:22,300 --> 00:17:24,780 (CONTESTANTS CHEER) 405 00:17:24,780 --> 00:17:26,580 That's flour. That's my bowl. 406 00:17:26,580 --> 00:17:28,420 Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! 407 00:17:29,940 --> 00:17:32,780 Running out of time. Chef, um... 408 00:17:32,780 --> 00:17:35,020 ..whereabouts are the potatoes? 409 00:17:35,020 --> 00:17:36,460 The potatoes? Um... 410 00:17:37,580 --> 00:17:39,980 The first lot which I was on about is this one. 411 00:17:39,980 --> 00:17:42,220 OK. If I don't put this in a steamer 412 00:17:42,220 --> 00:17:44,460 in the next minute, I'm done. 413 00:17:44,460 --> 00:17:46,340 That's it. How long does it take 414 00:17:46,340 --> 00:17:49,340 the steam to cook through? It should take... 415 00:17:49,340 --> 00:17:50,580 ..20 minutes. 416 00:17:50,580 --> 00:17:51,940 Hmm. OK. 417 00:17:51,940 --> 00:17:54,420 So, now I'm making a chicken mousse. 418 00:17:54,420 --> 00:17:55,460 A lot to do still. 419 00:17:55,460 --> 00:17:57,260 So this is gonna have to go in the steamer. 420 00:17:57,260 --> 00:18:00,060 Yeah. Yes, Chef. Alright. Thank you, Chef. 421 00:18:00,060 --> 00:18:03,100 Look at you, you're nearly a head chef already! 422 00:18:03,100 --> 00:18:07,100 Jean-Christophe wanted several potato elements on his dish. 423 00:18:07,100 --> 00:18:08,580 What the hell am I doing? 424 00:18:08,580 --> 00:18:10,780 But at the moment, I'm doubting 425 00:18:10,780 --> 00:18:12,420 whether he can finish any of them. 426 00:18:12,420 --> 00:18:13,660 He's so far behind. 427 00:18:13,660 --> 00:18:17,020 Chicken mousse, which hasn't been finished yet. 428 00:18:17,020 --> 00:18:18,580 It needs 20 minutes to cook. AARON: Yep. 429 00:18:18,580 --> 00:18:21,260 The potatoes in the oven aren't cooked. 430 00:18:21,260 --> 00:18:23,380 I can't see how he can get this done. 431 00:18:23,380 --> 00:18:24,420 Let's see. 432 00:18:26,420 --> 00:18:27,660 LUKE: Yes, Poh! 433 00:18:27,660 --> 00:18:30,140 Beautiful! Bit of nutmeg. 434 00:18:30,140 --> 00:18:32,300 POH: If any of you are feeling a little bit traumatised, 435 00:18:32,300 --> 00:18:35,820 just get yourself a position as judge so that you can 436 00:18:35,820 --> 00:18:38,260 come back once a year and try and redeem yourself. 437 00:18:38,260 --> 00:18:40,100 Wait for a redemption challenge. 438 00:18:40,100 --> 00:18:43,020 Yeah, you just wait. It's coming. 439 00:18:44,580 --> 00:18:46,260 Everything has to support the potato, 440 00:18:46,260 --> 00:18:48,260 because that's the hero. 441 00:18:48,260 --> 00:18:52,300 And that's why I've chosen the, um, Jerusalem artichoke veloute. 442 00:18:52,300 --> 00:18:55,460 It has a sort of subtle note of nuttiness to it. 443 00:18:55,460 --> 00:18:57,380 Like me! 444 00:18:57,380 --> 00:19:01,140 Subtle note of nuttiness. Um, it tastes delicious. 445 00:19:01,140 --> 00:19:02,700 I'm really happy with it. 446 00:19:02,700 --> 00:19:04,220 Are you happy? Is everything tasting good? 447 00:19:04,220 --> 00:19:05,500 I'm happy. Everything tastes good. 448 00:19:05,500 --> 00:19:06,780 Have you left yourself enough time to make 449 00:19:06,780 --> 00:19:08,620 pretty little dumplings for us? I feel like I have. 450 00:19:08,620 --> 00:19:10,500 I mean, I haven't started them, which is a problem, but... 451 00:19:10,500 --> 00:19:12,180 Oh! I know! 452 00:19:12,180 --> 00:19:13,660 I know, I know, I know. 453 00:19:13,660 --> 00:19:15,660 Give us a third time lucky! I know, I know, I know. 454 00:19:15,660 --> 00:19:17,540 Oh, it's a roller-coaster in there. 455 00:19:17,540 --> 00:19:18,820 VINNIE: Wow. It's a roller-coaster. 456 00:19:18,820 --> 00:19:20,060 You gotta Poh it! 457 00:19:20,060 --> 00:19:21,380 I'm gonna Poh it. I'm gonna Poh it. 458 00:19:21,380 --> 00:19:22,900 Poh it! Let's go, Poh! 459 00:19:24,020 --> 00:19:25,980 Ooh! Oh, no! 460 00:19:25,980 --> 00:19:27,900 Oh, my hands! 461 00:19:30,340 --> 00:19:32,180 Look at these little thingies go! 462 00:19:32,180 --> 00:19:33,860 AARON: Oh, we've gotta see the crimping. 463 00:19:35,620 --> 00:19:38,580 No-one does it as fast as you. PETRO: Oh, my God. 464 00:19:38,580 --> 00:19:41,900 Watching Poh work is just amazing. 465 00:19:41,900 --> 00:19:43,460 CONTESTANTS: Wow! 466 00:19:43,460 --> 00:19:44,660 Look at that! 467 00:19:45,620 --> 00:19:47,220 Thank you. 468 00:19:47,220 --> 00:19:49,140 This is a masterclass in its own. 469 00:19:49,140 --> 00:19:52,380 The crimping on her dumplings, it's just perfect. 470 00:19:52,380 --> 00:19:54,580 And I don't even know why I'm surprised. It's Poh. 471 00:19:54,580 --> 00:19:57,260 Beautiful, Poh. That is very cool. 472 00:19:57,260 --> 00:19:58,420 That is very cool. 473 00:19:58,420 --> 00:19:59,900 EMILY: Imagine that her redemption would be 474 00:19:59,900 --> 00:20:01,460 beating a Michelin-star chef. 475 00:20:01,460 --> 00:20:04,980 Jean-Christophe, Poh, you are stressing us out! 476 00:20:04,980 --> 00:20:07,420 You only have five minutes left! 477 00:20:07,420 --> 00:20:12,420 (ALL CHEER) 478 00:20:20,740 --> 00:20:21,900 JACK: Where's JC? 479 00:20:21,900 --> 00:20:23,940 JEAN-CHRISTOPHE: Where are you, asparagus? 480 00:20:25,260 --> 00:20:27,420 Where is he? Where is he?! 481 00:20:27,420 --> 00:20:29,940 Where is he?! 482 00:20:29,940 --> 00:20:33,140 The last one. The last one of the season. 483 00:20:33,140 --> 00:20:35,580 Jean-Christophe is really freaking us all out. 484 00:20:35,580 --> 00:20:36,940 No, he's back. He's back! 485 00:20:36,940 --> 00:20:38,140 Let's go! Come back! 486 00:20:38,140 --> 00:20:39,660 Come on, Chef! Come on, come on! Quick! 487 00:20:39,660 --> 00:20:41,260 No more ingredients! 488 00:20:42,340 --> 00:20:45,380 Asparagus?! Where's the asparagus come from? 489 00:20:45,380 --> 00:20:47,220 Minutes to go, and Jean-Christophe starts 490 00:20:47,220 --> 00:20:49,140 adding new ingredients to his dish. 491 00:20:49,140 --> 00:20:50,140 What is he doing? 492 00:20:52,220 --> 00:20:55,740 Allez, allez, allez! You only have three minutes to go! 493 00:20:55,740 --> 00:20:58,660 (ALL CHEER) 494 00:20:58,660 --> 00:21:00,740 Come on, Chefs! Come on, Poh! 495 00:21:00,740 --> 00:21:02,780 (GRUNTS) What am I doing? 496 00:21:07,220 --> 00:21:09,780 Get the dumpling on the plate! 497 00:21:09,780 --> 00:21:11,380 Go, Poh! 498 00:21:11,380 --> 00:21:13,300 (ALL CHEER) 499 00:21:14,980 --> 00:21:16,140 Beautiful. 500 00:21:17,340 --> 00:21:18,660 Where's my glasses? 501 00:21:20,060 --> 00:21:21,980 Get it on the plate! One minute to go! 502 00:21:21,980 --> 00:21:23,420 Oh, my God. 503 00:21:25,020 --> 00:21:27,860 One minute. Come on. No way! 504 00:21:27,860 --> 00:21:29,940 Ow, ow, ow! 505 00:21:29,940 --> 00:21:33,900 His plate is empty! I'm stressing, I'm stressing. 506 00:21:33,900 --> 00:21:37,140 Chef, come on! 507 00:21:37,140 --> 00:21:40,060 I feel like I'm at the circus watching JC! 508 00:21:40,060 --> 00:21:41,700 This is not that... Oh, yeah. 509 00:21:42,660 --> 00:21:43,820 Come on, Chef! 510 00:21:48,180 --> 00:21:49,180 Yes! 511 00:21:49,180 --> 00:21:51,460 (ALL CHEER) Yes! Yes! 512 00:21:51,460 --> 00:21:55,500 (ALL SHOUT FRANTICALLY) 513 00:21:55,500 --> 00:21:59,540 He is here, there, everywhere. There's ingredients flying. 514 00:21:59,540 --> 00:22:01,740 Come on! Hurry up! 515 00:22:01,740 --> 00:22:02,900 I need you! 516 00:22:02,900 --> 00:22:05,500 I don't want to do the washing-up! 517 00:22:05,500 --> 00:22:06,740 Things are popping off. 518 00:22:06,740 --> 00:22:08,660 What is he going to get on this plate? 519 00:22:08,660 --> 00:22:10,980 For glory in... 520 00:22:10,980 --> 00:22:12,700 ALL: Ten! Nine! 521 00:22:12,700 --> 00:22:15,220 Eight! Seven! 522 00:22:15,220 --> 00:22:17,460 Six! Five! 523 00:22:17,460 --> 00:22:20,180 Four! Three! 524 00:22:20,180 --> 00:22:21,740 Two! 525 00:22:21,740 --> 00:22:22,980 One! 526 00:22:22,980 --> 00:22:24,940 (ALL CHEER) 527 00:22:31,980 --> 00:22:34,740 I can see that you just smashed it. I can feel it. 528 00:22:34,740 --> 00:22:36,540 I don't know. How are you feeling? 529 00:22:36,540 --> 00:22:39,780 I'm not sure if I've done enough to beat Jean-Christophe. 530 00:22:39,780 --> 00:22:42,020 Good luck, yeah? He is a Michelin-star chef, 531 00:22:42,020 --> 00:22:43,220 so he knows his stuff. 532 00:22:43,220 --> 00:22:46,420 Only time will tell who's going to do the dirty dishes. 533 00:22:46,420 --> 00:22:47,980 And there's a lot of them. 534 00:22:59,060 --> 00:23:02,300 I don't know about you guys, but my blood pressure went up 535 00:23:02,300 --> 00:23:04,820 about 20 points watching that cook. 536 00:23:04,820 --> 00:23:06,580 Yes! But now we're going 537 00:23:06,580 --> 00:23:10,260 to let your dishes decide who wins today. 538 00:23:10,260 --> 00:23:13,660 The first dish we want to taste is Jean-Christophe. 539 00:23:13,660 --> 00:23:15,700 (ALL CHEER) 540 00:23:18,180 --> 00:23:20,980 Jean-Christophe got his mousse steaming late, 541 00:23:20,980 --> 00:23:24,100 so I don't know if it's going to be cooked through. 542 00:23:24,100 --> 00:23:25,620 Go, Chef! 543 00:23:25,620 --> 00:23:28,460 Plus, he was literally throwing things onto his plate 544 00:23:28,460 --> 00:23:30,260 at the last minute. 545 00:23:30,260 --> 00:23:31,780 Good luck, Turnip! 546 00:23:31,780 --> 00:23:34,100 But it all comes down to taste, so who knows? 547 00:23:35,460 --> 00:23:36,860 Hello, everyone. Hello. 548 00:23:38,900 --> 00:23:41,100 Jean-Christophe, what have you made? 549 00:23:41,100 --> 00:23:44,140 Right. It's two titles. Which one do you want? 550 00:23:44,140 --> 00:23:46,140 French or English? French! 551 00:23:46,140 --> 00:23:50,100 Autour du monde sur une pomme de terre. 552 00:23:50,100 --> 00:23:51,180 English! 553 00:23:52,620 --> 00:23:55,180 Around-the-world flying with potatoes. 554 00:23:58,060 --> 00:24:00,220 Around-the-world flying with potatoes. 555 00:24:02,300 --> 00:24:06,420 Right. So, a steam dariole with a chicken mousse, 556 00:24:06,420 --> 00:24:09,740 some sliced Desiree potatoes, 557 00:24:09,740 --> 00:24:14,700 served with some elements of asparagus, shiitake, 558 00:24:14,700 --> 00:24:16,020 um... 559 00:24:18,300 --> 00:24:20,100 I was just about to explain my garnish. 560 00:24:20,100 --> 00:24:22,180 Long chives. 561 00:24:22,180 --> 00:24:23,340 Long chives! 562 00:24:24,900 --> 00:24:27,900 And, on the side, a sauce. 563 00:24:29,380 --> 00:24:30,940 The sauce is so important. 564 00:24:33,100 --> 00:24:34,820 Shall we taste? 565 00:24:46,340 --> 00:24:48,260 (LAUGHTER) 566 00:24:48,260 --> 00:24:50,100 Please don't do that! 567 00:24:52,140 --> 00:24:54,140 (CHUCKLING) 568 00:24:54,140 --> 00:24:55,300 Is that what I do? 569 00:24:55,300 --> 00:24:57,140 CONTESTANTS: Yes! 570 00:24:58,700 --> 00:25:00,860 It's like watching myself on a mirror. 571 00:25:09,780 --> 00:25:11,100 Eeh... 572 00:25:12,460 --> 00:25:13,820 Jean-Christophe, 573 00:25:13,820 --> 00:25:17,460 it is clear from your techniques and from the depth 574 00:25:17,460 --> 00:25:19,500 and the layers in your sauce, 575 00:25:19,500 --> 00:25:22,260 that you are a classically trained, 576 00:25:22,260 --> 00:25:24,300 French Michelin-starred chef. 577 00:25:25,380 --> 00:25:27,580 The mousse is beautiful and light, 578 00:25:27,580 --> 00:25:31,060 those potatoes are delicate, perfectly formed. 579 00:25:31,060 --> 00:25:34,260 But I think, because you ran out of time at the end, 580 00:25:34,260 --> 00:25:37,900 the visuals were covered up by your long chives. 581 00:25:37,900 --> 00:25:40,980 Chef, the mousse was really nice and light, 582 00:25:40,980 --> 00:25:43,260 like Sofia said, and the beautiful layers 583 00:25:43,260 --> 00:25:47,340 of your potatoes were really, really lovely. 584 00:25:47,340 --> 00:25:49,580 I think these little crispy potatoes... 585 00:25:49,580 --> 00:25:51,100 (CRUNCH!) 586 00:25:51,100 --> 00:25:52,980 ..really, really well done. 587 00:25:52,980 --> 00:25:55,180 This sauce is amazing. It's silky, it's layered. 588 00:25:55,180 --> 00:25:56,740 I was very impressed with the way 589 00:25:56,740 --> 00:25:58,580 that you just threw in all the alcohols 590 00:25:58,580 --> 00:26:00,860 without any measurement. You just went off feel, 591 00:26:00,860 --> 00:26:02,940 and you knew how to balance the sauce beautifully. 592 00:26:02,940 --> 00:26:05,660 The way that you made the potatoes so fine 593 00:26:05,660 --> 00:26:07,540 in that dariole mould was beautiful 594 00:26:07,540 --> 00:26:08,780 when it came to the table. 595 00:26:09,860 --> 00:26:11,700 So, I'm just going to keep it simple. 596 00:26:12,820 --> 00:26:16,780 For me, it's about that sauce, and the sauce is... 597 00:26:16,780 --> 00:26:18,220 ..amazing! 598 00:26:18,220 --> 00:26:19,740 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 599 00:26:19,740 --> 00:26:24,340 It is perfect. I love the sauce. I could drink it out of a jug. 600 00:26:25,500 --> 00:26:27,260 Thank you for your lovely comments. 601 00:26:27,260 --> 00:26:29,100 Thank you. Thank you, all of you. 602 00:26:29,100 --> 00:26:30,660 (ALL CHEER) 603 00:26:34,860 --> 00:26:37,500 The next dish we'd like to try is Poh's. 604 00:26:37,500 --> 00:26:39,100 (ALL CHEER) 605 00:26:40,140 --> 00:26:44,340 GRACE: Poh's dumplings look so beautiful and so refined. 606 00:26:44,340 --> 00:26:45,780 I'm really Team Poh today. 607 00:26:45,780 --> 00:26:48,140 I really want to see her get this dish redemption. 608 00:26:48,140 --> 00:26:51,540 Oh, my God. This is legitimately scary. 609 00:26:51,540 --> 00:26:53,860 So, Poh, what have you made for us today? 610 00:26:55,140 --> 00:26:57,100 I have made a riff 611 00:26:57,100 --> 00:26:59,740 on a Sardinian dish called culurgione. 612 00:27:01,140 --> 00:27:04,260 And it's a potato dumpling, essentially, 613 00:27:04,260 --> 00:27:08,100 stuffed with potato, a bit of pecorino and mint. 614 00:27:09,740 --> 00:27:11,500 This is the third time 615 00:27:11,500 --> 00:27:14,100 you've cooked this dish in the competition. 616 00:27:14,100 --> 00:27:17,020 It is. How do you think this one went? 617 00:27:17,020 --> 00:27:19,420 I think... I think I've actually done OK. 618 00:27:19,420 --> 00:27:22,100 You think you've done OK? Yeah, yeah. 619 00:27:22,100 --> 00:27:24,420 Alright. Shall we dig in? 620 00:27:39,460 --> 00:27:42,020 Poh. Yes, Aaron? 621 00:27:42,020 --> 00:27:44,700 I love this! 622 00:27:44,700 --> 00:27:46,540 (LAUGHTER) 623 00:27:51,380 --> 00:27:54,860 Aaron, are you being Poh? Could you tell? 624 00:27:54,860 --> 00:27:58,900 Everything from the crimping to the layering of the flavours 625 00:27:58,900 --> 00:28:00,380 to the balance... 626 00:28:00,380 --> 00:28:02,260 I thought I'd miss an aspect of texture, 627 00:28:02,260 --> 00:28:04,580 but with the chewiness of the wrapper, 628 00:28:04,580 --> 00:28:05,860 it was beautiful. 629 00:28:05,860 --> 00:28:08,060 So, very well done. Oh, thank you. 630 00:28:09,020 --> 00:28:11,220 The amount of mint that you put 631 00:28:11,220 --> 00:28:13,860 into your potato filling is just so spot-on. 632 00:28:13,860 --> 00:28:15,820 It just adds this little bit of zing, 633 00:28:15,820 --> 00:28:17,300 bit of freshness, but you still get 634 00:28:17,300 --> 00:28:20,420 that lovely texture of the potato in there. 635 00:28:20,420 --> 00:28:23,220 I loved the filling of your dumplings. 636 00:28:23,220 --> 00:28:24,740 The potato filling was really good. 637 00:28:24,740 --> 00:28:27,700 The chew of your dumpling is also really, really lovely. 638 00:28:27,700 --> 00:28:31,180 And the crimping is perfect, as you always do. 639 00:28:31,180 --> 00:28:33,340 Thank you. Really, really good dish. 640 00:28:33,340 --> 00:28:34,740 Thank you. 641 00:28:34,740 --> 00:28:36,980 It's actually very nostalgic. 642 00:28:36,980 --> 00:28:40,140 To crown the potato and mint filling in a dumpling 643 00:28:40,140 --> 00:28:43,140 is like what we make at home 644 00:28:43,140 --> 00:28:45,460 with our mince raviolis. 645 00:28:45,460 --> 00:28:47,260 I love this, Poh. 646 00:28:47,260 --> 00:28:48,980 You're an artist, Poh. You're an artist. 647 00:28:48,980 --> 00:28:50,220 Third time lucky! 648 00:28:55,420 --> 00:28:57,140 (ALL CHEER) 649 00:28:59,420 --> 00:29:01,100 JEAN-CHRISTOPHE: Well done. 650 00:29:06,260 --> 00:29:10,140 That was definitely a battle for the ages. 651 00:29:10,140 --> 00:29:14,060 But there can only be one winner. 652 00:29:14,060 --> 00:29:17,940 The winner of today's face-off is... 653 00:29:20,740 --> 00:29:21,940 ..Poh! 654 00:29:21,940 --> 00:29:23,820 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 655 00:29:25,500 --> 00:29:27,420 Well done. Merci. 656 00:29:27,420 --> 00:29:28,620 Thank you. 657 00:29:29,980 --> 00:29:32,740 Never gets old this feeling. 658 00:29:32,740 --> 00:29:33,820 Thank you. 659 00:29:35,420 --> 00:29:37,020 And don't worry, Jean-Christophe, 660 00:29:37,020 --> 00:29:38,940 the boys have something for you too. 661 00:29:41,940 --> 00:29:44,860 (LAUGHTER) 662 00:29:44,860 --> 00:29:47,820 That's a good kiss, by the way. You're a good kisser! 663 00:29:47,820 --> 00:29:49,340 Aaron. 664 00:29:50,700 --> 00:29:52,500 Well done. 665 00:29:52,500 --> 00:29:54,420 Finally got that kiss. Yeah, I did! 666 00:29:55,860 --> 00:29:57,380 OK, fun's over. 667 00:29:57,380 --> 00:30:00,700 In round two, you three are going to need these. 668 00:30:01,740 --> 00:30:03,180 Ooh. 669 00:30:03,180 --> 00:30:04,300 Go, lads. 670 00:30:04,300 --> 00:30:06,980 Back in my apron, and I feel at home again. 671 00:30:06,980 --> 00:30:10,660 This is the way I'm meant to be, and I'm excited to cook. 672 00:30:10,660 --> 00:30:13,420 This round is a team challenge. 673 00:30:14,460 --> 00:30:15,460 Ooh, yes. Yes. 674 00:30:16,500 --> 00:30:20,740 Your task is to cook a finals feast. 675 00:30:20,740 --> 00:30:21,780 Ooh. 676 00:30:21,780 --> 00:30:23,820 EX-CONTESTANTS: Ooh! 677 00:30:23,820 --> 00:30:25,820 Both teams have 75 minutes. 678 00:30:25,820 --> 00:30:27,860 (LAUGHTER) 679 00:30:27,860 --> 00:30:28,980 You're obviously professionals, 680 00:30:28,980 --> 00:30:30,300 so it shouldn't be a problem, right? 681 00:30:30,300 --> 00:30:31,500 (NERVOUS LAUGHTER) 682 00:30:31,500 --> 00:30:33,660 I want to see two mains... 683 00:30:35,260 --> 00:30:37,220 ..at least three sides... 684 00:30:38,980 --> 00:30:41,580 ..and something sweet from each team. 685 00:30:41,580 --> 00:30:43,100 AARON: Ohh! 686 00:30:43,100 --> 00:30:45,940 Oh, my God. This... This sounds crazy. 687 00:30:45,940 --> 00:30:47,340 VINNIE: It's going to be difficult. 688 00:30:47,340 --> 00:30:51,140 And while I'm confident I could devour each feast by myself, 689 00:30:51,140 --> 00:30:53,740 I would love some company down here! 690 00:30:53,740 --> 00:30:55,740 (CHEERING) 691 00:30:57,140 --> 00:30:59,060 Come on down... 692 00:30:59,060 --> 00:31:00,100 ..Dot! 693 00:31:00,100 --> 00:31:02,140 (CHEERING) 694 00:31:02,140 --> 00:31:06,340 Oh, my gosh, I am the new judge. 695 00:31:06,340 --> 00:31:08,700 Meghan Markle, Dot McHugh. 696 00:31:10,660 --> 00:31:13,460 And maybe somebody suave. 697 00:31:14,500 --> 00:31:15,700 Suave! 698 00:31:16,860 --> 00:31:18,540 Just kidding! Luke, come on down! 699 00:31:18,540 --> 00:31:20,300 EX-CONTESTANT: Yeah, Lukey! 700 00:31:21,900 --> 00:31:24,500 LUKE: This is honestly a dream come true. 701 00:31:24,500 --> 00:31:25,900 Like, I was just praying 702 00:31:25,900 --> 00:31:27,900 that, by some miracle, she would call out my name. 703 00:31:27,900 --> 00:31:30,140 Come on down, Lukey. 704 00:31:30,140 --> 00:31:31,140 Good luck, eh? 705 00:31:32,180 --> 00:31:34,180 I wouldn't quite say Andy's job is in jeopardy, 706 00:31:34,180 --> 00:31:36,340 but I will say he might just want to think twice 707 00:31:36,340 --> 00:31:38,100 about the next time he has a baby. 708 00:31:38,100 --> 00:31:41,740 Luke, Dot. Any words of advice for our cooks today? 709 00:31:41,740 --> 00:31:43,740 We want to see something amazing today. 710 00:31:43,740 --> 00:31:46,220 We want flavour, we want textures... 711 00:31:46,220 --> 00:31:47,780 Yeah. ..and we've come hungry. 712 00:31:47,780 --> 00:31:49,460 WOMAN: Yes! 713 00:31:49,460 --> 00:31:50,580 MAN: Exactly right, yeah. 714 00:31:51,860 --> 00:31:52,980 Yeah, more is more. 715 00:31:52,980 --> 00:31:54,140 Are you ready to get going? 716 00:31:54,140 --> 00:31:55,820 CONTESTANTS: Yes. Come on, let's go! Come on! 717 00:31:55,820 --> 00:31:57,340 EX-CONTESTANT: Come on! 718 00:31:57,340 --> 00:31:58,540 Yeah, mate! 719 00:31:58,540 --> 00:31:59,580 Whoo, boys! 720 00:31:59,580 --> 00:32:01,900 BOTH: Your time starts now! 721 00:32:01,900 --> 00:32:03,900 (CHEERING) 722 00:32:05,140 --> 00:32:06,660 GRACE: And they are off. 723 00:32:06,660 --> 00:32:10,100 It is Poh and Jean-Christophe versus our top three. 724 00:32:10,100 --> 00:32:11,820 Come on, guys! 725 00:32:11,820 --> 00:32:14,380 I can't lie. I really want the boys to win. 726 00:32:14,380 --> 00:32:16,380 (APPLAUSE) 727 00:32:21,780 --> 00:32:24,220 DOT AND LUKE: Your time starts now! 728 00:32:24,220 --> 00:32:26,220 (CHEERING) 729 00:32:28,180 --> 00:32:29,340 Go, go, go, go! 730 00:32:35,220 --> 00:32:37,460 We've already got some planning at play. 731 00:32:37,460 --> 00:32:38,460 OK. 732 00:32:41,140 --> 00:32:42,500 I want to do dessert. Is that OK? 733 00:32:42,500 --> 00:32:44,060 Yeah, of course. You can do whatever you want. 734 00:32:44,060 --> 00:32:46,020 Tell me first what you want to do, and then I can adjust. 735 00:32:46,020 --> 00:32:48,060 Well... No, I think the other way around. 736 00:32:48,060 --> 00:32:50,020 Because, like, I can adjust to French. 737 00:32:50,020 --> 00:32:51,620 So I was thinking of doing ile flottante 738 00:32:51,620 --> 00:32:53,340 because it's really fast. 739 00:32:53,340 --> 00:32:55,020 Yeah? OK. I love ile flottante. 740 00:32:55,020 --> 00:32:56,260 OK. Perfect. 741 00:32:56,260 --> 00:32:58,100 So I was hoping to do something 742 00:32:58,100 --> 00:33:01,020 with red peppers for some reason. 743 00:33:01,020 --> 00:33:03,140 Nice and red. Very, very fresh. 744 00:33:04,180 --> 00:33:05,220 We have to hurry up! 745 00:33:05,220 --> 00:33:06,580 Like a brandade. Oh, yes! Yes, yes, yes. 746 00:33:06,580 --> 00:33:08,020 Yeah, that's what I meant. 747 00:33:08,020 --> 00:33:09,260 They look so excited. 748 00:33:09,260 --> 00:33:10,700 So, we're going French. 749 00:33:10,700 --> 00:33:12,740 LUKE: I'm so interested to see what happens here. 750 00:33:12,740 --> 00:33:15,580 Me, too. But I think these three are going to work so well 751 00:33:15,580 --> 00:33:16,580 as a team. 752 00:33:16,580 --> 00:33:19,300 They know each other's flavours, they know how to work together. 753 00:33:19,300 --> 00:33:20,420 Yeah. 754 00:33:20,420 --> 00:33:24,260 VINNIE: What am I getting, again? Steak, potatoes...eggs. 755 00:33:24,260 --> 00:33:25,700 Er... 756 00:33:25,700 --> 00:33:27,780 AARON: It'd be pretty cool to be the first ones 757 00:33:27,780 --> 00:33:30,260 to beat the judges and actually have those bragging rights. 758 00:33:30,260 --> 00:33:31,980 I'm so ready. Bring it. Let's go. 759 00:33:31,980 --> 00:33:33,420 Er... 760 00:33:33,420 --> 00:33:36,540 The concept for our finals feast is "boys barbecue". 761 00:33:36,540 --> 00:33:38,460 We're going to hit hard with, like, the proteins. 762 00:33:38,460 --> 00:33:40,460 We've got a big piece of tomahawk steak 763 00:33:40,460 --> 00:33:42,820 with these beautiful prawns, as well, that we'll butterfly, 764 00:33:42,820 --> 00:33:44,180 and have all these accompanying sides 765 00:33:44,180 --> 00:33:46,100 that will play well with all the different flavours. 766 00:33:47,140 --> 00:33:49,020 Do you know what you're doing or are you just shopping? 767 00:33:49,020 --> 00:33:50,620 Plan - what's the plan? 768 00:33:50,620 --> 00:33:52,700 I'm on meat, yep. Yep. 769 00:33:52,700 --> 00:33:53,820 Seafood. 770 00:33:53,820 --> 00:33:55,620 I'm going to be on desserts today. 771 00:33:55,620 --> 00:33:56,700 LUKE: Ooh! 772 00:33:56,700 --> 00:33:58,940 So we're all trying to play to our strengths. 773 00:33:58,940 --> 00:34:02,700 We've been cooking with each other for six months now. 774 00:34:02,700 --> 00:34:05,220 It's almost telepathic, in a sense. 775 00:34:05,220 --> 00:34:07,700 Do the shallots for him first. I'll get the stock on first. 776 00:34:07,700 --> 00:34:09,180 We get to all band together 777 00:34:09,180 --> 00:34:11,380 and cook, you know, for a common goal - 778 00:34:11,380 --> 00:34:12,500 bragging rights today. 779 00:34:14,300 --> 00:34:15,900 Go on, Aaron. 780 00:34:15,900 --> 00:34:17,180 EX-CONTESTANT: Go, Aaron! Whoo! 781 00:34:17,180 --> 00:34:18,500 EX-CONTESTANT: Go, Vinnie! 782 00:34:18,500 --> 00:34:20,740 EX-CONTESTANT: I want to see some hustle. 783 00:34:21,780 --> 00:34:24,140 DOT: The judges have not left their bench. 784 00:34:24,140 --> 00:34:25,180 LUKE: Yeah. 785 00:34:25,180 --> 00:34:28,260 Do you want to do...? I think do potato dauphinois. 786 00:34:28,260 --> 00:34:29,500 Gratin dauphinois. Dauphinois. 787 00:34:29,500 --> 00:34:31,180 Are you talking about potato? I think. 788 00:34:31,180 --> 00:34:33,460 Well, as a French thing. But what do you think? 789 00:34:33,460 --> 00:34:34,660 Yep, excellent. Dauphinois, yeah? 790 00:34:34,660 --> 00:34:36,300 And then I'll do a couple of salads. Just... Do you trust me? 791 00:34:36,300 --> 00:34:37,460 Yeah. OK. 792 00:34:37,460 --> 00:34:38,780 What do you mean, do I trust you? 793 00:34:38,780 --> 00:34:40,020 Yeah, OK. Alright, cool. 794 00:34:40,020 --> 00:34:41,820 I've been with you for three years. 795 00:34:41,820 --> 00:34:44,100 As a team dynamic, Poh and Jean-Christophe... 796 00:34:44,100 --> 00:34:46,100 That is... He's just come second place, 797 00:34:46,100 --> 00:34:47,460 but he's the Michelin-star head chef. 798 00:34:47,460 --> 00:34:50,500 Yeah, but Poh moves to the beat of her own drum, also. 799 00:34:50,500 --> 00:34:51,780 DOT: Mmm. 800 00:34:51,780 --> 00:34:54,380 So this is... Teamwork is going to be interesting. 801 00:34:54,380 --> 00:34:56,620 Definitely orange and fennel, classic French. 802 00:34:56,620 --> 00:34:58,140 Yeah. It's definitely Frenchy. But... 803 00:34:59,340 --> 00:35:04,180 OK. I'm not quite sure what Jean-Christophe's doing, 804 00:35:04,180 --> 00:35:06,820 but there's chicken and there's a fish dish. 805 00:35:07,940 --> 00:35:10,860 Oh, and he's also doing a potato dauphinois. 806 00:35:10,860 --> 00:35:13,900 And then I'm also going to do a dessert, 807 00:35:13,900 --> 00:35:15,780 which... I'm going to do an ile flottante. 808 00:35:15,780 --> 00:35:19,300 I'm just staying out of The Hurricane's way 809 00:35:19,300 --> 00:35:21,020 and letting him do his thing. 810 00:35:24,260 --> 00:35:25,580 Poh, best face ever. 811 00:35:25,580 --> 00:35:28,420 Alright, guys, I'm going to be on dessert and sauce today, 812 00:35:28,420 --> 00:35:29,540 Alright? Alright, yeah. 813 00:35:29,540 --> 00:35:32,860 We're working really well. I'm really happy with the flavours. 814 00:35:32,860 --> 00:35:35,700 I'm really happy with what we've got going on here. 815 00:35:35,700 --> 00:35:38,820 Our barbecue feast is looking great. 816 00:35:38,820 --> 00:35:41,220 Vinnie's killing it on the steak, 817 00:35:41,220 --> 00:35:42,740 Aaron's prawns look amazing. 818 00:35:42,740 --> 00:35:45,100 AARON: How many prawns do you want? Like, six? 819 00:35:45,100 --> 00:35:46,660 And I'm on dessert. 820 00:35:48,300 --> 00:35:49,740 Wow. Hello, final three. 821 00:35:49,740 --> 00:35:50,980 Lads. Hello! 822 00:35:50,980 --> 00:35:52,860 Hello, boys. How are we going? 823 00:35:52,860 --> 00:35:54,740 Hello, Dots! I'm great. 824 00:35:54,740 --> 00:35:56,500 Who's the lead singer in the band? 825 00:35:56,500 --> 00:35:57,900 PETRO: Me. Alright, Petro. 826 00:35:57,900 --> 00:35:59,060 Oh, OK. Here it is. Whoo! 827 00:35:59,060 --> 00:36:00,900 Well, today I'm in charge of dessert. 828 00:36:00,900 --> 00:36:04,300 So I'm making a chiffon sponge with strawberries and figs, 829 00:36:04,300 --> 00:36:05,500 and mastiha. 830 00:36:05,500 --> 00:36:08,820 So, did you just say you're making a chiffon against Poh? 831 00:36:08,820 --> 00:36:10,780 That's a great point. Er... 832 00:36:12,580 --> 00:36:15,540 Er, yeah, but if I can knock it out of the park, 833 00:36:15,540 --> 00:36:17,460 it'd be pretty cool. 834 00:36:17,460 --> 00:36:18,780 We will see. 835 00:36:18,780 --> 00:36:20,100 You're going to have to nail it. 836 00:36:20,100 --> 00:36:22,580 And if you do, I'm excited to see what happens. 837 00:36:22,580 --> 00:36:24,500 But if you don't, there could be a bit of strife. 838 00:36:24,500 --> 00:36:26,500 Maaa... 839 00:36:26,500 --> 00:36:27,660 Good luck. Good luck, mate. 840 00:36:27,660 --> 00:36:29,340 Thank you! Nail it. 841 00:36:29,340 --> 00:36:33,300 I don't like how comfortable Luke looks at the moment. 842 00:36:33,300 --> 00:36:36,980 What is that smell? Where? 843 00:36:36,980 --> 00:36:39,420 It's too much power for a young man like that. 844 00:36:39,420 --> 00:36:42,980 And I think he's going to abuse it just a little bit. 845 00:36:44,580 --> 00:36:47,180 They're facing each other, but there hasn't been any banter. 846 00:36:47,180 --> 00:36:48,900 I want to win. I want to have fun. 847 00:36:48,900 --> 00:36:52,700 We are match-fit and we have numbers on our side. 848 00:36:52,700 --> 00:36:54,420 I think we're in with a good chance today. 849 00:36:58,780 --> 00:37:01,860 This little family is looking forward to a feast. 850 00:37:01,860 --> 00:37:04,380 You've got 45 minutes to go. 851 00:37:04,380 --> 00:37:06,380 (CHEERING) 852 00:37:10,660 --> 00:37:13,740 45 minutes to go, only 45 minutes to go. 853 00:37:13,740 --> 00:37:16,740 From the top we're watching, like, lots of little busy ants 854 00:37:16,740 --> 00:37:19,020 just doing a heck of a lot of stuff at once. 855 00:37:19,020 --> 00:37:22,500 The boys are doing Sunday barbecue vibes. 856 00:37:22,500 --> 00:37:24,300 Alright, Aaron, do you reckon you could watch that 857 00:37:24,300 --> 00:37:27,460 while I go suss the pantry for, some sides? 858 00:37:27,460 --> 00:37:30,860 Like, really vibing the barbecueness with all the smoke. 859 00:37:30,860 --> 00:37:32,500 JEAN-CHRISTOPHE: I don't know what it is, 860 00:37:32,500 --> 00:37:34,020 but something smells. It's mine. 861 00:37:34,020 --> 00:37:36,180 When I look over at Poh and Jean-Christophe, 862 00:37:36,180 --> 00:37:38,500 I've seen, like, these sick floating islands 863 00:37:38,500 --> 00:37:40,700 that Poh's done. 864 00:37:40,700 --> 00:37:42,980 And then, I cannot quite figure out 865 00:37:42,980 --> 00:37:44,580 what Jean-Christophe is doing, though, 866 00:37:44,580 --> 00:37:46,700 'cause he's got, like, toasted couscous, 867 00:37:46,700 --> 00:37:49,620 some chicken, lots of vegetables. 868 00:37:49,620 --> 00:37:52,220 They look fantastic! SOFIA: Poh, hi. 869 00:37:52,220 --> 00:37:54,260 So, you're on dessert? Yep, I'm on dessert. 870 00:37:54,260 --> 00:37:55,900 So I'm doing ile flottante. 871 00:37:55,900 --> 00:37:58,460 I've steeped mandarin into the custard... 872 00:37:58,460 --> 00:37:59,500 I can smell it. 873 00:37:59,500 --> 00:38:01,540 ..but I have to do two other sides. 874 00:38:01,540 --> 00:38:05,620 So I'm going to do anchovies over radish and parsley. 875 00:38:05,620 --> 00:38:06,780 Beautiful! Super bright. 876 00:38:06,780 --> 00:38:08,300 So lots of brightness... 877 00:38:08,300 --> 00:38:09,780 Sorry, I just have to quickly... 878 00:38:09,780 --> 00:38:11,580 (MUMBLES) ..got to drop this off. 879 00:38:11,580 --> 00:38:13,260 OK, Jean-Christophe. How are you, Sofia? 880 00:38:13,260 --> 00:38:14,300 We're so good. 881 00:38:14,300 --> 00:38:16,300 We've just had a little update from Poh on what she's doing. 882 00:38:16,300 --> 00:38:17,340 Yeah, OK. 883 00:38:17,340 --> 00:38:18,820 So that must mean you're in charge of mains. 884 00:38:18,820 --> 00:38:19,860 Yes, I am, actually. 885 00:38:19,860 --> 00:38:20,900 What are you cooking? 886 00:38:20,900 --> 00:38:23,220 So I'm going to be doing a chicken dish, 887 00:38:23,220 --> 00:38:26,860 which is the drumstick, then gratin dauphinois. 888 00:38:26,860 --> 00:38:27,940 Oh! 889 00:38:27,940 --> 00:38:29,940 So I decided to put some celeriac at the last minute. 890 00:38:29,940 --> 00:38:31,220 So I'm glad. Look at that. DOT: Yum. 891 00:38:31,220 --> 00:38:32,860 Gorgeous. We must have it. I love it. 892 00:38:32,860 --> 00:38:34,180 OK. My favourite root vegetable. 893 00:38:34,180 --> 00:38:36,260 Then I've got a lovely recipe to make a ratatouille. 894 00:38:36,260 --> 00:38:38,420 Beautiful. Alright. (GASPS) Ratatouille. 895 00:38:38,420 --> 00:38:39,580 I'm just going to do that now. 896 00:38:39,580 --> 00:38:41,460 I've got some sweet potatoes in the microwave. 897 00:38:41,460 --> 00:38:42,860 Nice. That's for my fish dish. 898 00:38:44,380 --> 00:38:46,660 Job done. And then I do my dessert. 899 00:38:46,660 --> 00:38:48,860 Hold on, you're doing... You're both doing a dessert? 900 00:38:48,860 --> 00:38:49,860 Ah. 901 00:38:54,700 --> 00:38:56,900 OK. Well, that's good. I will have to do it, too. Ha! 902 00:38:56,900 --> 00:38:57,940 That's great. 903 00:38:57,940 --> 00:39:00,260 Poh, do you know, Jean-Christophe is also doing 904 00:39:00,260 --> 00:39:02,180 a dessert? I have no control over the man. 905 00:39:02,180 --> 00:39:04,580 So, are you...? Are you guys talking? 906 00:39:04,580 --> 00:39:06,420 We don't need to because she knows what she's doing, 907 00:39:06,420 --> 00:39:08,820 I know what I'm doing, and we love each other so much. 908 00:39:10,340 --> 00:39:13,140 DOT: The dynamic between Poh and Jean-Christophe 909 00:39:13,140 --> 00:39:15,180 is really interesting. 910 00:39:15,180 --> 00:39:17,020 They are so solo workers. 911 00:39:17,020 --> 00:39:19,940 You know, they teach us to communicate, 912 00:39:19,940 --> 00:39:22,020 and who's the team leader? 913 00:39:22,020 --> 00:39:23,700 Everything is just perfect. 914 00:39:23,700 --> 00:39:25,220 There's not much talking, is there? 915 00:39:25,220 --> 00:39:26,740 No talking. On set there's no talking. 916 00:39:26,740 --> 00:39:27,780 Yeah. 917 00:39:27,780 --> 00:39:29,700 "Has to be a team leader." 918 00:39:29,700 --> 00:39:34,700 And here they are - no team leader, no communication. 919 00:39:34,700 --> 00:39:36,740 They're breaking all the rules. 920 00:39:36,740 --> 00:39:39,700 Jean-Christophe is doing a dessert as well 921 00:39:39,700 --> 00:39:41,700 because he wants to. 922 00:39:41,700 --> 00:39:43,740 (APPLAUSE) 923 00:39:43,740 --> 00:39:45,020 Oh! Don't. Don't, please. 924 00:39:45,020 --> 00:39:47,020 I know, it's getting colour quick. Look on the side there. 925 00:39:58,180 --> 00:40:00,980 I love you, boys, but do me proud, judges! 926 00:40:00,980 --> 00:40:02,460 30 minutes to go! 927 00:40:02,460 --> 00:40:04,780 OTHERS: Come on! Come on! 928 00:40:04,780 --> 00:40:05,820 Let's do it. 929 00:40:05,820 --> 00:40:08,460 Right, what am I doing now? What was I doing? 930 00:40:08,460 --> 00:40:10,740 It was around the 25-minute mark in the last cook... 931 00:40:10,740 --> 00:40:12,380 Where it all fell down? Where, like... 932 00:40:12,380 --> 00:40:15,500 Yeah, Cyclone Jean-Christophe hit and it was a bombsite. 933 00:40:15,500 --> 00:40:17,020 Shhh. 934 00:40:18,660 --> 00:40:19,940 And I think we're getting close. 935 00:40:19,940 --> 00:40:21,460 Oh! 936 00:40:21,460 --> 00:40:22,780 I can't believe this. 937 00:40:22,780 --> 00:40:25,100 This is the battle of the century. 938 00:40:25,100 --> 00:40:27,780 The judges versus the contestants. 939 00:40:29,220 --> 00:40:33,020 Poh and Jean-Christophe seem to be working completely solo. 940 00:40:33,020 --> 00:40:35,620 But, together, they have so much experience 941 00:40:35,620 --> 00:40:38,260 and a few Michelin stars on their side. 942 00:40:38,260 --> 00:40:41,860 This has got to finish slowly. Here we are. Now I can flambe. 943 00:40:43,900 --> 00:40:46,220 The boys are working together so well. 944 00:40:46,220 --> 00:40:48,340 Everything is going really smoothly 945 00:40:48,340 --> 00:40:50,340 and their barbecue feast looks unreal. 946 00:40:50,340 --> 00:40:51,660 AARON: What do you reckon about these? 947 00:40:51,660 --> 00:40:52,740 They look beautiful. 948 00:40:52,740 --> 00:40:54,620 Competition is well and truly on. 949 00:40:56,180 --> 00:40:58,180 DOT: Oh, we've got some flames from JC. 950 00:40:59,620 --> 00:41:01,900 Hey, they're burning their dish! They're burning it! 951 00:41:03,260 --> 00:41:04,540 Shut up! 952 00:41:04,540 --> 00:41:06,580 (LAUGHTER) 953 00:41:06,580 --> 00:41:07,860 You got this, JC. 954 00:41:08,940 --> 00:41:10,980 The gantry vibes are very loud. 955 00:41:10,980 --> 00:41:13,580 Poh! Poh, that looks so good. 956 00:41:13,580 --> 00:41:16,940 And I'm hearing a lot of "Go, Poh!" And "Go, Jean-Christophe!" 957 00:41:16,940 --> 00:41:19,940 And that's just not on. You know, they're on our team. 958 00:41:19,940 --> 00:41:22,180 Just because you got eliminated, that's not my fault. 959 00:41:22,180 --> 00:41:24,100 You know what? As long as we have some fun, 960 00:41:24,100 --> 00:41:26,380 and I reckon we're going to put up some really tasty dishes, 961 00:41:26,380 --> 00:41:27,620 I reckon we might be alright. 962 00:41:27,620 --> 00:41:30,180 We are working awesome as a team today. 963 00:41:30,180 --> 00:41:32,700 Our barbecue feast is coming along beautifully. 964 00:41:32,700 --> 00:41:33,900 Potato gratin. 965 00:41:33,900 --> 00:41:36,260 We've got Aaron on the grilled zucchini side, 966 00:41:36,260 --> 00:41:39,980 Petro's making his cake, and I'm on the potato gratin. 967 00:41:41,060 --> 00:41:43,620 Luke, do you see the care I'm taking with every layer? 968 00:41:45,900 --> 00:41:47,500 I just want you to know 969 00:41:47,500 --> 00:41:49,700 that Jean-Christophe is also doing a gratin. 970 00:41:49,700 --> 00:41:50,740 Of course he is. 971 00:41:52,060 --> 00:41:54,220 Yeah, I think that's very, very well done. 972 00:41:54,220 --> 00:41:56,020 I definitely am a little bit concerned. 973 00:41:56,020 --> 00:41:59,020 You know, I'm making a French dish against a Frenchman. 974 00:42:00,380 --> 00:42:04,180 This is so important, not having too much liquid. 975 00:42:04,180 --> 00:42:08,860 I haven't made potato gratin before. 976 00:42:08,860 --> 00:42:11,180 I know what it's supposed to be like, 977 00:42:11,180 --> 00:42:12,900 but I haven't actually made it. 978 00:42:16,580 --> 00:42:17,900 But you know what? I reckon I got it. 979 00:42:17,900 --> 00:42:19,540 It'll be fine. It'll be fine. 980 00:42:21,940 --> 00:42:24,580 Quickly, quickly. Hurry up, hurry up. 981 00:42:24,580 --> 00:42:27,180 So I don't even have to think of this anymore. 982 00:42:27,180 --> 00:42:28,380 We're not really a team. 983 00:42:29,420 --> 00:42:30,620 We're more like two chefs 984 00:42:30,620 --> 00:42:32,540 working in two different restaurants 985 00:42:32,540 --> 00:42:35,060 and hoping that our dishes and our menus, match. 986 00:42:35,060 --> 00:42:37,460 Um, no. I think it's going to be OK, actually. 987 00:42:38,500 --> 00:42:41,340 I need some fish and some... (CLAPS) ..peppers. 988 00:42:41,340 --> 00:42:43,980 But I think Jean-Christophe decided 989 00:42:43,980 --> 00:42:45,500 he was going to do a dessert. 990 00:42:45,500 --> 00:42:47,500 But I'd convinced him not to. 991 00:42:47,500 --> 00:42:50,020 I'm going to get my stuff done on time, 992 00:42:50,020 --> 00:42:52,300 but I'm a bit worried about him. 993 00:42:54,540 --> 00:42:58,300 Just trying to get my two sides, my desserts, pretty much done. 994 00:42:58,300 --> 00:43:02,540 And then I'm also on to my radish with anchovies, 995 00:43:02,540 --> 00:43:06,420 and chard, fennel with ouzo reduction. 996 00:43:07,620 --> 00:43:08,820 Jean-Christophe, how are you? 997 00:43:08,820 --> 00:43:10,300 So far, so good. 998 00:43:10,300 --> 00:43:13,740 I'm happy with the dishes that we came to decide together. 999 00:43:13,740 --> 00:43:16,300 And, um... And, um... 1000 00:43:16,300 --> 00:43:18,100 And I think we've got a big chance. 1001 00:43:18,100 --> 00:43:19,540 Anyway, we have no choice. 1002 00:43:19,540 --> 00:43:21,740 We are not going to embarrass ourselves together. 1003 00:43:23,580 --> 00:43:24,860 LUKE: Contestants and judges, 1004 00:43:24,860 --> 00:43:27,180 everything's riding on this cook! 1005 00:43:27,180 --> 00:43:29,140 You've got 15 minutes to go! 1006 00:43:29,140 --> 00:43:31,140 (CHEERING) 1007 00:43:33,220 --> 00:43:35,660 Luke's been waiting his whole life for this moment. 1008 00:43:38,140 --> 00:43:39,580 Right, what am I doing? 1009 00:43:39,580 --> 00:43:41,580 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1010 00:43:43,740 --> 00:43:45,540 You've gone red, so it was a good one. 1011 00:43:45,540 --> 00:43:46,700 Yeah. That's how you know. 1012 00:43:46,700 --> 00:43:47,940 I think we might have burst something. 1013 00:43:50,500 --> 00:43:52,500 My steaks are looking spectacular. 1014 00:43:52,500 --> 00:43:54,220 They're presented beautifully. 1015 00:43:54,220 --> 00:43:55,420 WOMAN: Looks beautiful, Vinnie. 1016 00:43:56,660 --> 00:43:59,180 Aaron's prawns are looking so delicious. 1017 00:43:59,180 --> 00:44:00,380 Aaron. What? 1018 00:44:00,380 --> 00:44:02,140 How are you going? So far, so good. 1019 00:44:02,140 --> 00:44:03,740 Our sides are looking really, really good. 1020 00:44:03,740 --> 00:44:05,220 I've got some charred zucchini 1021 00:44:05,220 --> 00:44:06,940 with a lemon and tarragon dressing 1022 00:44:06,940 --> 00:44:09,460 and some endive and fig salad. 1023 00:44:09,460 --> 00:44:11,540 Alright. We're pretty good, yeah? 1024 00:44:11,540 --> 00:44:12,540 Yeah. 1025 00:44:12,540 --> 00:44:13,940 Petro's cake's in the oven, 1026 00:44:13,940 --> 00:44:16,220 and it's time to check on my potato gratin. 1027 00:44:16,220 --> 00:44:18,100 Hey, Aaron. Yeah, hit me. 1028 00:44:18,100 --> 00:44:21,140 I think there's too much liquid in this. 1029 00:44:21,140 --> 00:44:24,460 It's cooked, but it's wet as. Pour it out. 1030 00:44:24,460 --> 00:44:25,860 How? Like... 1031 00:44:29,420 --> 00:44:32,540 I check on my potato gratin and it is so wet. 1032 00:44:32,540 --> 00:44:35,220 It's like a soup. It's like a potato soup. 1033 00:44:35,220 --> 00:44:36,980 So I decide that maybe I'll try 1034 00:44:36,980 --> 00:44:38,380 and push a bit of weight on the potatoes 1035 00:44:38,380 --> 00:44:40,220 to get a little bit of that excess moisture out. 1036 00:44:42,620 --> 00:44:46,380 And maybe I just need to get them in the oven at full temp. 1037 00:44:46,380 --> 00:44:48,980 I'm just hoping that that liquid evaporates and dries up. 1038 00:44:48,980 --> 00:44:50,220 But if we don't, 1039 00:44:50,220 --> 00:44:51,820 then we're definitely not in with a chance. 1040 00:44:51,820 --> 00:44:54,100 Let's chat about plating, yeah? Yeah. 1041 00:44:57,620 --> 00:44:58,620 WOMAN: Yum. 1042 00:45:00,860 --> 00:45:02,580 Whoo! Come on, guys! Come on! 1043 00:45:02,580 --> 00:45:04,900 It looks and smells incredible! 1044 00:45:06,020 --> 00:45:09,180 OK. Ignore me. Just plate. Take everything from the oven. 1045 00:45:09,180 --> 00:45:10,460 Yeah. There we are. 1046 00:45:10,460 --> 00:45:11,980 So, first one. Oh, amazing. 1047 00:45:11,980 --> 00:45:13,940 OK, OK. Of course it's bloody amazing. 1048 00:45:13,940 --> 00:45:16,260 Look at that. See, gratin dauphinois. 1049 00:45:16,260 --> 00:45:17,340 Now, that's a gratin! 1050 00:45:17,340 --> 00:45:18,860 That's how you want your gratin to look. 1051 00:45:18,860 --> 00:45:20,460 That is perfect. That is a gratin. 1052 00:45:20,460 --> 00:45:23,380 Vinnie, come have a look at their gr... Ha! 1053 00:45:23,380 --> 00:45:26,260 So far, so good. We've got everything we need. 1054 00:45:26,260 --> 00:45:29,580 That is one dish, two dish. You got the chicken? 1055 00:45:29,580 --> 00:45:31,540 Watch out. It's very, very hot. Yep. 1056 00:45:31,540 --> 00:45:32,820 Ratatouille, done. 1057 00:45:32,820 --> 00:45:34,540 Now the fish dish, 1058 00:45:34,540 --> 00:45:38,420 which is basically some half-cooked fish 1059 00:45:38,420 --> 00:45:42,860 mixed with sweet potatoes and stuffed into a red pepper, 1060 00:45:42,860 --> 00:45:45,100 baked in the oven with some mozzarella. 1061 00:45:45,100 --> 00:45:47,020 Please, please, please. 1062 00:45:48,580 --> 00:45:49,580 Bon appetit. 1063 00:45:53,180 --> 00:45:54,220 GRACE: Oh, my God. 1064 00:45:54,220 --> 00:45:56,820 Poh and Jean-Christophe have pulled this out of the bag. 1065 00:45:56,820 --> 00:46:00,100 Their French feast is looking unreal. 1066 00:46:00,100 --> 00:46:02,580 Here. Just don't... 'Cause you'll damage the board. 1067 00:46:02,580 --> 00:46:05,740 Finish with some oil, please. With what? 1068 00:46:05,740 --> 00:46:07,380 Poh, some oil. Oil. 1069 00:46:07,380 --> 00:46:08,500 Just a bit of oil, just like that. 1070 00:46:08,500 --> 00:46:10,060 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Got it. I got it, I got it. 1071 00:46:10,060 --> 00:46:11,100 OK. (LAUGHTER) 1072 00:46:11,100 --> 00:46:12,700 Come on, come on, come on! 1073 00:46:15,660 --> 00:46:17,140 VINNIE: Petro, what about this cake? 1074 00:46:17,140 --> 00:46:18,540 Yeah, gotta get the cake out. 1075 00:46:19,540 --> 00:46:20,820 I'm running out of time. 1076 00:46:20,820 --> 00:46:22,900 This cake has taken a lot longer than expected 1077 00:46:22,900 --> 00:46:23,940 because it's so big. 1078 00:46:23,940 --> 00:46:25,540 I made the cake a little too big, 1079 00:46:25,540 --> 00:46:28,540 which is why it took longer to cook, longer to cool. 1080 00:46:28,540 --> 00:46:31,140 I want three even layers of cake, 1081 00:46:31,140 --> 00:46:33,420 so I need to slice it evenly, 1082 00:46:33,420 --> 00:46:37,100 remove the layers, and then start my piping. 1083 00:46:37,100 --> 00:46:38,100 Oh. 1084 00:46:39,340 --> 00:46:41,460 But my cake is still warm... 1085 00:46:41,460 --> 00:46:43,860 The boys could be in trouble. 1086 00:46:43,860 --> 00:46:46,620 ..which means that this cake could just collapse. 1087 00:46:46,620 --> 00:46:48,700 EX-CONTESTANT: Oh, my God, oh, my God, oh, my God, oh, my God. 1088 00:46:48,700 --> 00:46:50,740 We might not get a cake up here. 1089 00:46:50,740 --> 00:46:52,140 What is he doing? 1090 00:46:53,500 --> 00:46:54,660 Oh, he's taking the top off. 1091 00:46:55,700 --> 00:46:56,740 Why? 1092 00:47:06,340 --> 00:47:08,900 DOT: We want your dishes to be fantastic! 1093 00:47:08,900 --> 00:47:10,580 Come on! Two minutes to go! 1094 00:47:10,580 --> 00:47:12,580 (CHEERING) 1095 00:47:15,180 --> 00:47:18,340 We just need to torch. I just need to remove them. 1096 00:47:22,740 --> 00:47:24,660 WOMAN: Oh, he's going to decorate the whole thing 1097 00:47:24,660 --> 00:47:25,860 in two minutes. 1098 00:47:25,860 --> 00:47:27,380 Careful, Petro. 1099 00:47:27,380 --> 00:47:30,380 At the moment, I'm focusing solely on my cake. 1100 00:47:30,380 --> 00:47:33,060 That is my objective. This is my dish. 1101 00:47:33,060 --> 00:47:36,100 And I do not want to not put up a cake. 1102 00:47:36,100 --> 00:47:38,940 Petro, is it still hot? Yeah. 1103 00:47:38,940 --> 00:47:42,700 There's no more time to cool down this cake. 1104 00:47:42,700 --> 00:47:45,500 So I'm cutting it, there's steam coming out of it. 1105 00:47:45,500 --> 00:47:48,180 But I have to ice it, I've got no choice. 1106 00:47:48,180 --> 00:47:50,900 Oh, my God, this is so hard to watch. 1107 00:47:50,900 --> 00:47:54,020 So I've got a mastiha Chantilly cream, 1108 00:47:54,020 --> 00:47:56,260 and then I'll be putting my macerated strawberries 1109 00:47:56,260 --> 00:47:57,460 on top of that. 1110 00:47:57,460 --> 00:48:00,540 And I'll finish off with Chantilly cream all over. 1111 00:48:00,540 --> 00:48:01,780 Oh, he's doing it. 1112 00:48:03,180 --> 00:48:05,580 Can we...? Wait. Don't worry. Let's go for it. 1113 00:48:05,580 --> 00:48:07,460 We had a plan that we've done. 1114 00:48:07,460 --> 00:48:09,180 Oh, my gosh, this is down to the wire! 1115 00:48:09,180 --> 00:48:10,540 WOMAN: Come on, boys! 1116 00:48:11,700 --> 00:48:12,740 Oh, my God! 1117 00:48:13,780 --> 00:48:14,980 LUKE: Get it on the plate! 1118 00:48:14,980 --> 00:48:16,860 Oh, my God. They've got to move it. 1119 00:48:16,860 --> 00:48:19,460 Time is up in ten, nine, eight... 1120 00:48:19,460 --> 00:48:21,660 VINNIE: What are we doing? PETRO: Just chuck them on. 1121 00:48:21,660 --> 00:48:25,900 ..seven, six, five, four, 1122 00:48:25,900 --> 00:48:27,020 three... How are we doing? 1123 00:48:27,020 --> 00:48:28,380 ..two, one! That's enough! 1124 00:48:32,820 --> 00:48:34,700 Oh! 1125 00:48:42,060 --> 00:48:46,100 It's actually a very nice bonding experience at the end. 1126 00:48:46,100 --> 00:48:47,740 We feel so close. Yeah. 1127 00:48:47,740 --> 00:48:49,660 This has changed our relationship 1128 00:48:49,660 --> 00:48:51,860 after making that cake at the end together. 1129 00:48:51,860 --> 00:48:53,060 For three home cooks, 1130 00:48:53,060 --> 00:48:55,380 I think we did a pretty banging good job, I reckon. 1131 00:48:55,380 --> 00:48:57,700 In terms of flavour and what we've done, 1132 00:48:57,700 --> 00:48:59,820 I think we're definitely in with a chance. 1133 00:48:59,820 --> 00:49:02,420 It's amazing what you can do with no communication. 1134 00:49:04,900 --> 00:49:07,660 I mean we could be quantity over quality, 1135 00:49:07,660 --> 00:49:09,500 but I'm feeling very confident. 1136 00:49:09,500 --> 00:49:10,980 I think we've got some solid flavours 1137 00:49:10,980 --> 00:49:13,540 and I think we've balanced each other's flavours well. 1138 00:49:14,660 --> 00:49:16,700 I think we're gonna win. 1139 00:49:18,900 --> 00:49:21,340 The first final feast we would like to try 1140 00:49:21,340 --> 00:49:22,740 is by the judges. 1141 00:49:22,740 --> 00:49:24,340 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 1142 00:49:33,460 --> 00:49:35,900 SOFIA: Oh, my goodness. Oh. 1143 00:49:39,620 --> 00:49:40,980 Wow. 1144 00:49:44,340 --> 00:49:46,420 Poh, Jean-Christophe, can you please talk us 1145 00:49:46,420 --> 00:49:48,260 through your finals feast? Lots here. 1146 00:49:48,260 --> 00:49:49,620 Jean-Christophe, do you want to start? 1147 00:49:49,620 --> 00:49:50,780 Ladies first. Oh, no. 1148 00:49:50,780 --> 00:49:52,900 You start with the mains. Oh, no, it's still going. 1149 00:49:52,900 --> 00:49:54,340 OK. 1150 00:49:54,340 --> 00:49:58,220 So, I made crispy, spicy 1151 00:49:58,220 --> 00:50:01,020 chicken gigolettes, 1152 00:50:01,020 --> 00:50:04,220 an oven-dry ratatouille, 1153 00:50:04,220 --> 00:50:06,140 a gratin dauphinois... 1154 00:50:07,620 --> 00:50:09,620 ..and a brandade... 1155 00:50:10,620 --> 00:50:12,620 ..of red peppers. 1156 00:50:12,620 --> 00:50:15,380 I did a chard fennel 1157 00:50:15,380 --> 00:50:18,540 with an orange and ouzo agrodolce... 1158 00:50:20,100 --> 00:50:23,580 ..radishes and parsley with a lemon anchovy dressing 1159 00:50:23,580 --> 00:50:26,820 and iles flottantes, or floating islands. 1160 00:50:32,740 --> 00:50:34,340 Are you gonna eat all that by yourself? 1161 00:50:35,340 --> 00:50:38,820 The answer, Vinnie, is yes. (LAUGHTER) 1162 00:50:51,460 --> 00:50:53,420 (LAUGHTER) 1163 00:50:57,700 --> 00:50:59,900 When I eat these dishes, 1164 00:50:59,900 --> 00:51:01,580 it is so clear to me 1165 00:51:01,580 --> 00:51:03,780 that you are speaking the same language. 1166 00:51:03,780 --> 00:51:05,060 Wow. 1167 00:51:06,060 --> 00:51:07,300 I think you've understood 1168 00:51:07,300 --> 00:51:09,700 each other on such a deep level 1169 00:51:09,700 --> 00:51:11,260 with these dishes. 1170 00:51:11,260 --> 00:51:13,660 It's all pretty Frenchy, 1171 00:51:13,660 --> 00:51:15,180 but I think, Poh, 1172 00:51:15,180 --> 00:51:18,220 you have been really considered 1173 00:51:18,220 --> 00:51:20,380 in knowing what Jean-Christophe is cooking 1174 00:51:20,380 --> 00:51:23,780 and very deliberately made beautiful support acts. 1175 00:51:23,780 --> 00:51:27,180 This is the full package as far as I'm concerned. 1176 00:51:27,180 --> 00:51:28,340 I love it. 1177 00:51:28,340 --> 00:51:30,260 It's a bit awkward to say, because I think 1178 00:51:30,260 --> 00:51:32,580 I kind of have to disagree with you when you say 1179 00:51:32,580 --> 00:51:34,340 that you really like it. Go for it. 1180 00:51:35,340 --> 00:51:37,820 'Cause I flippin' love it! (LAUGHTER) 1181 00:51:42,060 --> 00:51:44,780 The chicken, the couscous on that is genius. 1182 00:51:44,780 --> 00:51:46,940 The gratin is delicious. 1183 00:51:46,940 --> 00:51:49,060 This little bad boy, pretty good. 1184 00:51:49,060 --> 00:51:51,140 And I honestly reckon the other highlight 1185 00:51:51,140 --> 00:51:52,420 is Poh's radish salad. 1186 00:51:52,420 --> 00:51:54,220 Just the play of the anchovy 1187 00:51:54,220 --> 00:51:57,140 and the parsley is genius. 1188 00:51:57,140 --> 00:51:59,420 I'm delighted you say that. Thank you. 1189 00:51:59,420 --> 00:52:01,300 Well, I feel like I've just walked into 1190 00:52:01,300 --> 00:52:04,620 a little farm restaurant 1191 00:52:04,620 --> 00:52:07,540 and the tastes are out of this world. 1192 00:52:07,540 --> 00:52:09,620 This ratatouille, it's just, 1193 00:52:09,620 --> 00:52:11,820 every vegetable is singing. 1194 00:52:13,020 --> 00:52:15,700 This gratin is beautiful. 1195 00:52:15,700 --> 00:52:18,180 I don't think I've ever had better in my life. 1196 00:52:18,180 --> 00:52:21,180 There's layers of flavour in there 1197 00:52:21,180 --> 00:52:24,020 that you can't believe you get in 75 minutes. 1198 00:52:24,020 --> 00:52:25,500 It's delicious. 1199 00:52:25,500 --> 00:52:27,300 I can't wait to get into dessert. 1200 00:52:44,500 --> 00:52:48,380 Poh, I want to pour this cream all over my body. 1201 00:52:50,100 --> 00:52:54,140 It is so delicious. 1202 00:52:54,140 --> 00:52:58,620 It's like incredibly gentle 1203 00:52:58,620 --> 00:53:02,220 and floral and kind of feminine. 1204 00:53:02,220 --> 00:53:03,820 It's just like this whisper 1205 00:53:03,820 --> 00:53:07,460 of the most beautiful, fairy-like flavours. 1206 00:53:09,780 --> 00:53:12,620 Jesus, Luke. (LAUGHTER) 1207 00:53:12,620 --> 00:53:14,260 We've got another one of these to go. 1208 00:53:15,260 --> 00:53:16,820 This cream thing, that needs to be 1209 00:53:16,820 --> 00:53:18,340 on the shelves, whether it's body lotion 1210 00:53:18,340 --> 00:53:20,260 or a dessert topping 1211 00:53:20,260 --> 00:53:23,700 that needs to be on the shelves asap. 1212 00:53:23,700 --> 00:53:25,700 It is unbelievable. 1213 00:53:25,700 --> 00:53:26,780 Thank you. 1214 00:53:26,780 --> 00:53:29,300 And as someone who grew up as a huge fan of yours... 1215 00:53:31,060 --> 00:53:32,660 ..I'll tell you, you're almost the reason why 1216 00:53:32,660 --> 00:53:34,100 I fell in love with cooking. 1217 00:53:34,100 --> 00:53:36,420 I want to say thank you for everything you've given me 1218 00:53:36,420 --> 00:53:38,820 in this kitchen and all the inspiration you've given me. 1219 00:53:38,820 --> 00:53:40,820 Luke! Cuddle. 1220 00:53:40,820 --> 00:53:42,100 Yes. 1221 00:53:56,620 --> 00:53:59,140 The next feast we'd like to try is from the boy band. 1222 00:53:59,140 --> 00:54:00,700 Come on down. 1223 00:54:02,420 --> 00:54:05,060 VINNIE: That was probably one of the most fun cooks 1224 00:54:05,060 --> 00:54:07,500 I've had in this kitchen to date. 1225 00:54:10,140 --> 00:54:11,260 Everything that we've put up 1226 00:54:11,260 --> 00:54:14,140 is looking and smelling really, really delicious. 1227 00:54:15,420 --> 00:54:16,660 Oh, my goodness. 1228 00:54:16,660 --> 00:54:18,540 That's a lot of steak. You wanted a feast. 1229 00:54:18,540 --> 00:54:20,340 I think there's a little bit of a possibility 1230 00:54:20,340 --> 00:54:22,260 that we could beat the judges today. 1231 00:54:35,380 --> 00:54:37,380 Alright. What did you make, boys? 1232 00:54:40,180 --> 00:54:41,300 AARON: So today we've made 1233 00:54:41,300 --> 00:54:43,980 some herb and butter butterflied prawns 1234 00:54:43,980 --> 00:54:44,980 on the hibachi. 1235 00:54:46,100 --> 00:54:47,340 We've got some zucchini 1236 00:54:47,340 --> 00:54:49,700 with a tarragon, lemon and olive oil dressing. 1237 00:54:51,020 --> 00:54:53,700 VINNIE: Salad is some endive and figs 1238 00:54:53,700 --> 00:54:55,780 with an orange and balsamic dressing. 1239 00:54:56,900 --> 00:54:58,980 And then I've done some rib eye steak 1240 00:54:58,980 --> 00:55:01,460 on the hibachi with a red wine jus 1241 00:55:01,460 --> 00:55:03,340 and some potato gratin. 1242 00:55:04,740 --> 00:55:06,580 PETRO: And I have made 1243 00:55:06,580 --> 00:55:09,980 an olive oil and mastiha chiffon cake. 1244 00:55:11,580 --> 00:55:13,860 Shall we see if it tastes as good as it looks? 1245 00:55:13,860 --> 00:55:15,340 DOT: Let's give it a go. 1246 00:55:34,340 --> 00:55:35,460 Alright. 1247 00:55:35,460 --> 00:55:38,700 I've got to start with the steak because it's amazing. 1248 00:55:38,700 --> 00:55:39,900 Thank you. 1249 00:55:41,020 --> 00:55:42,540 Look at that. 1250 00:55:42,540 --> 00:55:44,100 That's what you want. 1251 00:55:45,100 --> 00:55:47,660 I love the sauce that you put with the prawns. 1252 00:55:47,660 --> 00:55:49,140 It's got lots of herbs in it. 1253 00:55:49,140 --> 00:55:52,220 Lots of brightness, lots of lift. 1254 00:55:52,220 --> 00:55:54,140 Let's talk about the gratin. 1255 00:55:55,260 --> 00:55:57,340 Lots of work in the layers. 1256 00:55:57,340 --> 00:55:59,260 Beautiful herbs. 1257 00:55:59,260 --> 00:56:01,220 Perfectly seasoned. 1258 00:56:02,700 --> 00:56:04,340 A little bit wet. Mm. 1259 00:56:04,340 --> 00:56:06,420 You boys took a few risks today. 1260 00:56:06,420 --> 00:56:09,540 You've decided to cook a French jus 1261 00:56:09,540 --> 00:56:12,260 against a Frenchman in Jean-Christophe. 1262 00:56:12,260 --> 00:56:13,940 And I honestly reckon 1263 00:56:13,940 --> 00:56:16,820 I might have to exchange this fork and this knife 1264 00:56:16,820 --> 00:56:18,460 for a packet of nails and a hammer, 1265 00:56:18,460 --> 00:56:20,140 because that jus belongs in the Louvre. 1266 00:56:20,140 --> 00:56:21,940 It is unbelievable. 1267 00:56:21,940 --> 00:56:23,060 VINNIE: In the Louvre! 1268 00:56:26,420 --> 00:56:28,100 I don't completely get it. Hold on. 1269 00:56:28,100 --> 00:56:29,780 It needs to be hung in the Louvre. 1270 00:56:29,780 --> 00:56:31,780 Oh, I thought you were breaking in. 1271 00:56:35,140 --> 00:56:36,900 Wow. This is a spread. 1272 00:56:37,900 --> 00:56:39,180 Very modern Australian. 1273 00:56:39,180 --> 00:56:40,740 Loving the vibes. 1274 00:56:40,740 --> 00:56:41,740 The prawns, 1275 00:56:41,740 --> 00:56:43,580 love the flavour you've got in there. 1276 00:56:43,580 --> 00:56:46,420 Beautiful contrast with the orange shells 1277 00:56:46,420 --> 00:56:48,980 and that lovely bright sauce. 1278 00:56:48,980 --> 00:56:50,020 Great job, guys. 1279 00:56:50,020 --> 00:56:51,620 Let's get into dessert. Let's. 1280 00:56:51,620 --> 00:56:52,820 Yeah. 1281 00:57:02,340 --> 00:57:04,500 Oh! What a cake, man! 1282 00:57:06,420 --> 00:57:07,900 Guys, what's in that chiffon cake? 1283 00:57:07,900 --> 00:57:10,660 I actually got the recipe 1284 00:57:10,660 --> 00:57:12,100 from an Australian food icon. 1285 00:57:12,100 --> 00:57:14,220 Nice. 1286 00:57:14,220 --> 00:57:15,580 And I'm looking at her. 1287 00:57:17,740 --> 00:57:20,180 And you've chosen to cook a chiffon against Poh 1288 00:57:20,180 --> 00:57:21,300 with her recipe. 1289 00:57:21,300 --> 00:57:23,220 So I'm excited to taste it. 1290 00:57:45,060 --> 00:57:48,100 Oh, he's nailed it. (LAUGHTER) 1291 00:57:48,100 --> 00:57:49,940 The crumb on that chiffon, 1292 00:57:49,940 --> 00:57:52,580 it is so light and fluffy. 1293 00:57:52,580 --> 00:57:53,940 Super airy. 1294 00:57:53,940 --> 00:57:55,700 It dissolves in your mouth. 1295 00:57:57,180 --> 00:57:58,500 No notes on that one. 1296 00:58:02,220 --> 00:58:04,940 Dot, can you please give me another slice? 1297 00:58:04,940 --> 00:58:06,340 I think Poh's got to taste this. 1298 00:58:14,260 --> 00:58:16,180 It is a perfect cake. 1299 00:58:16,180 --> 00:58:19,780 Everything down to the flavour, the technique, the texture, 1300 00:58:19,780 --> 00:58:22,260 and the company I'm eating it with is just perfect. 1301 00:58:24,340 --> 00:58:26,060 This cake is exceptional. 1302 00:58:26,060 --> 00:58:28,620 You know, it's that perfect, light finish 1303 00:58:28,620 --> 00:58:31,060 with all these beautiful flavours. 1304 00:58:31,060 --> 00:58:34,180 And I think it's a lovely end to your finals feast. 1305 00:58:34,180 --> 00:58:35,340 So thank you, boys. 1306 00:58:35,340 --> 00:58:36,340 Thank you, Dot. 1307 00:58:36,340 --> 00:58:38,020 What do you think, Poh? 1308 00:58:38,020 --> 00:58:39,980 Oh, Poh, you didn't. 1309 00:58:41,740 --> 00:58:44,500 I mean, I mean, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright. 1310 00:58:44,500 --> 00:58:47,660 Well done, boys. You should be very proud of yourselves. 1311 00:58:47,660 --> 00:58:48,700 You make an awesome team. 1312 00:58:48,700 --> 00:58:50,940 Well done. Thank you. 1313 00:59:00,180 --> 00:59:03,380 Let me just start off by saying I have had the best day. 1314 00:59:04,780 --> 00:59:05,860 Same here. 1315 00:59:07,100 --> 00:59:10,820 Round two was the classic contestants v judges. 1316 00:59:10,820 --> 00:59:13,820 Both of your feasts were exceptional. 1317 00:59:13,820 --> 00:59:15,860 But when it comes to execution, 1318 00:59:15,860 --> 00:59:18,820 one feast was flawless... 1319 00:59:20,100 --> 00:59:21,700 ..and that was. 1320 00:59:25,180 --> 00:59:26,980 The judge's feast! 1321 00:59:36,460 --> 00:59:38,100 The next time we see you all 1322 00:59:38,100 --> 00:59:41,140 will be the semifinal. 1323 00:59:41,140 --> 00:59:44,260 You'll need to prepare a two-course dining experience, 1324 00:59:44,260 --> 00:59:47,260 serving a main followed by dessert. 1325 00:59:47,260 --> 00:59:50,340 So you three go home 1326 00:59:50,340 --> 00:59:52,820 and think up a menu that will amaze. 1327 00:59:53,820 --> 00:59:56,060 Get a good night's sleep and we'll see you very soon. 1328 00:59:56,060 --> 00:59:57,420 Well done! 1329 01:00:01,820 --> 01:00:03,220 ANNOUNCER: Tomorrow night... 1330 01:00:04,340 --> 01:00:07,580 ..it's the moment they've been waiting for. 1331 01:00:09,900 --> 01:00:12,260 AARON: I feel like I earned, not just a jacket, 1332 01:00:12,260 --> 01:00:14,340 but a place in the top three. 1333 01:00:14,340 --> 01:00:16,140 PETRO: This is the one. 1334 01:00:16,140 --> 01:00:19,100 This is the challenge that I've dreamt of, 1335 01:00:19,100 --> 01:00:22,060 and I can't believe that I'm going to be a part of it. 1336 01:00:22,060 --> 01:00:23,900 A service challenge 1337 01:00:23,900 --> 01:00:27,860 that could rewrite their history. 1338 01:00:27,860 --> 01:00:29,620 VINNIE: There's no turning back now. 1339 01:00:29,620 --> 01:00:32,180 This is exactly what I want and where I want to be. 1340 01:00:33,540 --> 01:00:35,100 Come on, come on. 1341 01:00:36,300 --> 01:00:39,500 Your menu needs to show us how far you've come as a cook. 1342 01:00:39,500 --> 01:00:41,340 This is it. It's a semifinal. 1343 01:00:42,860 --> 01:00:45,420 SOFIA: There are only two spots in the grand finale. 1344 01:00:47,420 --> 01:00:49,260 Prove you deserve one of them.