The first season of the Australian competitive cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules premiered on the Seven Network on 1 February 2010.

Teams State Group Members Relationship StatusQueensland 2 Veronica and Shadi Abraham Victoria 1 Clint Yudelman and Noah RoseBest Mates Runners-up 22 March (Grand Final)New South Wales 1 Cop and Lawyer Eliminated 16 March (Semi-Final)Queensland 1 Sisters South Australia 1 Paul Wood and Mel HeilmannFlatmates Eliminated 15 March (Quarter-Final 2) 2 Holly Anderson and Grace McGurkBest Friends Eliminated 9 March (Quarter-Final 1)South Australia 2 Happily Divorced Eliminated 8 March (Kitchen Cook-Off)Victoria 2 Rowan Booth and Sophia LindsayWorkmates New South Wales 2 Dating Eliminated 2 March (Instant Restaurant: Round 2)Western Australia 1 Marc and Natalie FerronTeachers

Elimination history + Teams' Competition ProgressRound: Kitchen Cook-Off Semi-Final Grand Final12123Teams: Progress 1st(70) → 1st(45)1st(36)Champions(53) 4th(60) 1st(16) 1st(48) Immune 2nd(66) →1st(38) 2nd(33) 3rd(62) 2nd(15) 2nd(44) colspan="2" Vic Chaz & Stella 3rd (62) -3rd (14)1st (40) -2nd (44)Eliminated (Episode 13)Eliminated (episode 13) 1st(74) → 2nd(21) colspan="3" 2nd(66) →2nd(37) colspan="4" 3rd(56)3rd(13) colspan="5" 4th(52)4th(11) colspan="5" 5th(49) colspan="6" 5th(58) colspan="7" Cell Descriptions Team won a challenge, People's Choice, cooked the best dish or received the highest score for the round. Team proceeded straight through to the Grand Final. Safe Team was safe from elimination after passing a challenge. (If applicable, team was safe after the challenge listed in bold)PC = People's Choice, HQ = Kitchen Headquarters challenge, SD = Sudden Death → Team advanced to next round. SD Team competed in a Sudden Death Cook-Off and became safe from elimination. SD Team was eliminated after losing in a Sudden Death Cook-Off or round. Immune From winning the previous challenge, the team was immune from elimination and was not required to participate. Results do not apply as the team was not allocated to this challenge or round.

Competition details

Instant Restaurants During the Instant Restaurant rounds, each team hosts a three-course dinner for judges and fellow teams in their allocated group. They are scored and ranked among their group, with the lowest scoring team being eliminated.

Round 1 Episodes 1 to 5 Airdate – 1 to 15 February Description – The first of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1. The lowest scoring team at the end of this round is eliminated.

+ Instant Restaurant Summary Group 1Team and Episode DetailsGuest ScoresPete's ScoresManu's ScoresTotalRankResultEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert Matthew & Gabe — 5 6 5 6 7 7 7 8 7 8 66 2nd Safe Ep 1 1 February Monterey Cottage Dishes Entrée Turmeric Crusted Barramundi with Wild Rocket and Tzatziki Main Rib Eye Fillet with Mustard Kipfler Mash, Beans and Red Wine Port Onion Jus Dessert Baked Lime Cheesecake with Fresh Cream and a Lime Cheek Clint & Noah 5 — 6 6 7 6 2 10 6 3 9 60 4th Through to Kitchen Cook-Off Ep 2 2 February My Cousin Pescatore Dishes Entrée Lobster Risotto with Shaved Asparagus, Vanilla and Truffle Main Trout Ravioli with White Wine, Cream & Zucchini Sauce Dessert Baked Chocolate Mousse Cake with Crème Fraiche and Cinnamon Poached Pear Tanja & Gen 6 5 — 6 7 9 3 7 8 4 7 62 3rd Through to Kitchen Cook-Off Ep 3 8 February Bay Bliss Dishes Entrée Stradbroke Island Oysters, Bay Scallops, Prawn Wontons and Moreton Bay Mud Crab Main Lemon Myrtle Lamb Backstrap with Rice Pilaf, Roasted Tomatoes and Minted Pea Salad Dessert Vanilla Panna Cotta with Champagne Strawberries, Sabayon and Summer Berry Fruit Salad Marc & Natalie 6 5 6 — 8 9 5 3 8 5 3 58 5th Eliminated Ep 4 9 February Luminant Dishes Entrée Twice Baked Gorgonzola Soufflè with Caramelised Pear and Vermouth Fondue Main Confit Duck Breast with Spiced Couscous, Wilted Greens and Sour Cherry & Star Anise Sauce Dessert Kulfi Brûlée with Pistachio and White Chocolate Macaroon Paul & Mel 7 6 8 7 — 7 9 7 7 8 8 74 1st Safe Ep 5 15 February Left of Centre Dishes Entrée Pancetta and Broad Bean Risotto Main Venison Loin Fanned Over a Field Mushroom with Bacon Strips and Bloody Mary Sauce Dessert Cherry Consommé, Raspberry Truffle, Blackberry Meringue and Strawberry & Fig Martini

Round 2 Episodes 6 to 10 Airdate – 16 February to 2 March Description – The second group now start their Instant Restaurant round. The same rules from the previous round apply and the lowest scoring team is eliminated.

+ Instant Restaurant Summary Group 2Team and Episode DetailsGuest ScoresPete's ScoresManu's ScoresTotalRankResultEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert Deb & Ben — 7 4 5 5 3 4 7 4 3 7 49 5th Eliminated Ep 6 16 February Earth, Fire, Stars Dishes Entrée Smoked Trout, Labne and Lime Timbale Main Saltbush Lamb with Fondant Potatoes, Asparagus and Beans Dessert Wattleseed Crème Caramel with Double Cream Veronica & Shadi 7 — 7 8 7 9 8 4 10 7 3 70 1st Safe Ep 7 22 February Cucina Arabella Dishes Entrée Garlic Chilli Tiger Prawns with Sicilian Orange and Fennel Stack Main Pan Fried Snapper with Tahini Sauce, Fattoush and Labne Dessert Chocolate and Ricotta Filled Dumplings with Ginger-Infused Apple Sauce Rowan & Sophia 6 5 — 7 7 3 7 3 3 8 3 52 4th Through to Kitchen Cook-Off Ep 8 23 February Munthari Dishes Entrée Pan Fried Cod with Desert Lime Sauce and Rocket & Spinach Salad Main Crispy Skin Pigeon with Spicy Honey Glaze, Taro Mash and Greens Dessert Macadamia & Quandong Tart with Gippsland Cream Holly & Grace 6 6 7 — 7 4 7 9 5 7 8 66 2nd Safe Ep 9 1 March Hot Summer Nights Dishes Entrée Strawberry Salad with Prosciutto, Grilled Halloumi and Balsamic Glaze Main Duck Ragout with Fresh Pappardelle Pasta Dessert Coconut Panna Cotta with Mango and Palm Sugar Caramel Matt & Melissa 4 5 5 6 — 4 5 9 4 5 9 56 3rd Through to Kitchen Cook-Off Ep 10 2 March East Garden Dishes Entrée Yabbie Tails with Leek in Ravioli with Bisque Main Hunter's Rabbit with Gypsy Speck and Roasted Vegetables Dessert Poached Pear with Ice-Cream and Hazelnut Praline

Kitchen Cook-Off Episode 11 Airdate – 8 March Description – The 3rd and 4th ranked teams from each instant restaurant round competed against one another in a Kitchen Cook-Off, cooking a signature dish. Pete and Manu scored each dish, and the two lowest scoring teams were eliminated. + Kitchen Cook-Off Summary Kitchen Cook-OffTeamPete's ScoresManu's ScoresTotalRankResult Clint & Noah 8 8 16 1st Safe Dish Tanja & Gen 8 7 15 2nd Safe Dish Matt & Melissa 7 6 13 3rd Eliminated Dish Rowan & Sophia 6 5 11 4th Eliminated Dish

Quarter-finals

Round 1 Episode 12 Airdate – 9 March Description – Matthew & Gabe and Holly & Grace competed against each other in the first Quarter Final. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the winning team advances through to the Semi-Finals. + Quarter-Final Cook-Off Results Quarter-Final 1 Team Judge's Scores Total Result Karen Guy Jacqui Tobie Pete Manu Matthew & Gabe 5 7 7 7 6 6 38 Safe Dishes Entrée Masterstock Pork Belly with Asian Greens Main Chicken Thighs in Prosciutto with Napolitana Sauce Dessert Coconut Pie with Mango Coulis Holly & Grace 6 6 6 6 6 7 37 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Fresh Beetroot & Goat's Curd Stack Main Porcini Risotto with Sautéed Mushrooms Dessert Vanilla Bean Meringue with Rhubarb & Berry Compote

Round 2 Episode 13 Airdate – 15 March Description – Clint & Noah and Paul & Mel competed against each other in the second Quarter Final, with the lower scoring team being eliminated. As Clint & Noah received the highest score overall, they proceeded straight through to the Grand Final. + Quarter-Final Cook-Off Results Quarter-Final 2 Team Judge's Scores Total Result Karen Guy Jacqui Tobie Pete Manu Clint & Noah 8 8 8 8 8 8 48 Dishes Entrée Pan Seared Scallops on Cauliflower Purée Main Blue Eye Trevalla with Harissa Crust and Tabouli Salad Dessert Middle-Eastern Cigars with Cardamom Ice Cream Paul & Mel 3 3 4 4 4 3 21 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Beetroot Gnocchi with Blue Cheese Main Pepperberry Kangaroo with Strawberry Sauce Dessert Sticky Date Pudding with Summer Fruit

Round 3 Episode 14 Airdate – 16 March Description – Veronica & Shadi and Tanja & Gen competed against each other in the third Quarter Final. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the winning team advances through to the Semi-Finals. + Quarter-Final Cook-Off Results Quarter-Final 3 Team Judge's Scores Total Result Karen Guy Jacqui Tobie Pete Manu Veronica & Shadi 8 8 7 8 7 7 45 Safe Dishes Entrée Eggplant Parmigiana with Panko Crumb Garnish and Balsamic Glaze Main Sicilian Sausages with Leek Mash, Tomatoes and Radicchio Salad Dessert Lemon & Almond Tortina with Caramelised Figs and Citrus Mascarpone Tanja & Gen 7 8 6 8 8 7 44 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Leek & Gruyere Tart with Onion Jam and Fig & Rocket Salad Main Limoncello Chicken with Zucchini Spaghetti and Roasted Vegetables Dessert Jaffa Friand with Chocolate Ganache, Chantilly Cream and Orange Salad

Semi-final Episode 14 Airdate – 16 March Description – Veronica & Shadi and Matthew & Gabe competed against each other, cooking a signature dish worthy of the last spot in the Grand Final. The winner proceeds through to the Grand Final and the lower scoring team is eliminated. + Semi-Final Cook-Off Results Semi-Final 1 Team Judge's Scores Total Result Karen Guy Jacqui Tobie Pete Manu Veronica & Shadi 6 6 6 6 6 6 36 Dish Handmade Pasta with Pancetta, Silverbeet, Ricotta and Goat's Curd Matthew & Gabe 5 5 6 5 6 6 33 Eliminated Dish Ocean Trout Confit with Green Vegetable Slaw, Chive Oil and Hollandaise Sauce

Grand Final Episode 15 Airdate – 22 March Description – The top two teams face off in the Grand Final. Each team cooks a three course meal served to eliminated teams, friends and family. The guest judges return for the final verdict of awarding the $100,000 prize to the winners. The teams also wear proper chef attire and have their Instant Restaurant represented. + Grand Final Results Grand Final Team Judge's Scores Total Result Karen Guy Jacqui Tobie Pete Manu Veronica & Shadi 9 9 9 8 9 9 53 ChampionsDishesCucina ArrabellaEntrée Squid with Rocket and Garlic AioliMain Swordfish with Eggplant and AnchoviesDessert Orange Blossom Custard with Kataifi Pastry Clint & Noah 8 9 8 8 8 8 49 Runners-up DishesMy Cousin PescatoreEntrée Tuna Carpaccio with Fennel SaladMain Duck à l'Orange with Red CabbageDessert Raspberry Tart with Crème Patissiere

Ratings Colour Key: – Highest Rating – Lowest Rating – Elimination Episode – Finals Week

Week Episode Airdate Viewers(in millions) NightlyRank Source 1 1 Monday, 1 February 1.103 #9 2 Instant Restaurant 1-2: Clint & Noah Tuesday, 2 February 1.182 #5 2 3 Instant Restaurant 1-3: Tanja & Gen Monday, 8 February 1.328 #4 4 Instant Restaurant 1-4: Marc & Natalie Tuesday, 9 February 1.107 #8 3 5 Monday, 15 February 1.471 #1 6 Instant Restaurant 2-1: Deb & Ben Tuesday, 16 February 1.214 #7 4 7 Sunday, 22 February1.194 #6 8 1.355 #3 5 9 Instant Restaurant 2-4: Holly & Grace Monday, 1 March 1.408 #3 10 Tuesday, 2 March 1.400 #2 6 11 Monday, 8 March 1.396 #5 12 Tuesday, 9 March 1.462 #2 7 13 Monday, 15 March 1.355 #4 14 Tuesday, 16 March 1.563 #1 8 15 Monday, 22 March 1.525 #1

References

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