The semi-finalists then compete in several challenges that test their food knowledge and preparation skills.
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Entrants must be over 18 years old and their main source of income cannot come from preparing and cooking fresh food in a professional environment. Initial rounds consist of a large number of hopeful contestants from across Australia individually "auditioning" by presenting a food dish before the three judges in order to gain one of 50 semi-final places. MasterChef Australia has a different format from that of the original British MasterChef and MasterChef Goes Large formats.
Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston served as the show's main judges until 2019, when they were replaced by MasterChef Australia Series 4 winner and chef Andy Allen, food critic Melissa Leong, and restaurateur and chef Jock Zonfrillo. It is produced by Shine Australia and screens on Network 10. MasterChef Australia is an Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef UK.