MasterChef 20x11 - Episode 11

It's the last chance for MasterChef novices to enter thearena, as six new amateurs give their all to win the right towear a gleaming apron. Get through this round, and anincredible journey awaits as the quest for the MasterChef titlecontinues.First up, John and Gregg are after a dish thatcelebrates an everyday ingredient and puts it on the pedestalit rightly deserves, turning it from Basic to Brilliant. Thecreations include influences from Italy, China and SouthAfrica. Whether they taste any good is another story. That'sdown to John and Gregg who must pick the best two and hand overthe ultimate kitchen accessory – the MasterChef apron – andtheir ticket straight into the next round.It's not over yet forthe other four, as they can still progress by proving to Johnand Gregg that they can think on their feet. Each of them hasbeen presented with a butternut squash. Their job is to delivera tasty plate of food in 45 minutes that wows the judges andcelebrates this versatile ingredient. After the tasting, onemore will be leaving the competition.It's then time for thefour apron wearers to return to their cooking station ready tomake their ultimate two-course menu. They will also be feedingthree hungry diners – all MasterChef champions in their ownright: 2013 champion Natalie Coleman, 2018 champion KennyTutt, and 2021 champion Tom Rhodes. It's a tall order for thehopefuls, who have just 75 minutes on the clock. Nothing willget past these guys, and only cooking of the highest orderwill be worthy of praise.Armed with the diners' input, it willbe down to the judges to deliver their verdict and choose thethree amateurs to continue in the race to become MasterChefchampion 2024.