Masterchef: The Professionals 16x17 - Episode 17

The semi-finals continue on MasterChef: The Professionals. Justsix incredible chefs are left, split into two groups. Thefirst three will have their wits tested across two challengesthat will demand laser focus and determination. High risks willbring high rewards, as the best on the day will continue ontheir journey to finals week.To start, the three chefs headinto central London where they will manage a lunch service likeno other - in the kitchen of a restaurant recently ranked asone of the top 50 in the world - Ikoyi. Founder and chef JeremyChan is one of the country's most exciting culinary stars, andnothing gets past him unless it meets the restaurant'stwo-Michelin-star standard. Tasked with cooking a dish from hisstaggering 18-course tasting menu, each of the threecontenders will need their wits about them if they hope toimpress.Next, it's back to the MasterChef kitchen, where thebrief is simple – deliver two dishes worthy of a place infinals week. One main course and one dessert in one hour and 45minutes that blow the water out of the competition and leaveMarcus and Monica with no option but to put them through. It'stime to throw caution to the wind and leave nothing on thetable, as nobody wants to miss out on the adventure thatawaits.The toughest judging so far will see one chef bite thedust and the other two progress to finals week as the race forthe MasterChef: The Professionals title reaches fever pitch.