The fifteenth season of the Australian competitive cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules premiered on the Seven Network on 1 September 2025.

The fifteenth season auditions opened in October 2024. In November 2024, the series was officially renewed at Seven's Upfronts.

New South Wales best mates Justin and Will won the competition, earning the $100,000 prize money.

Teams Hometown/state Group Teams Relationship Status Cronulla 1Justin Rolleston & Will Mataka Winners 16 November (Grand Finale) Glenelg 1/2 Runners-up 16 November (Grand Finale) Logan 1/2 Perth 2 Adelaide 2 Gold Coast 1/2 Melbourne 1 Brisbane 2 Sydney 1

Elimination history

+ Teams' competition progressRound: Grand Finale 1 2 1 2 1 2 Teams Progress Justin & Will1st (79) → Safe (1st) Safe (1st)1st (75) Safe Winners (73) Maria & Bailey 3rd (68) 5th (62) Safe (1st) Safe (1st) 3rd (64) SafeRunners-up (72) Lol & Lil 5th (64) 4th (69) Kitchen HQ(21) Safe (2nd) 2nd (68) Lose Danielle & Marko 1st (84) Immune Kitchen HQ(22) 4th(62)Lose colspan="2" Mark & Tan 2nd (80) Safe (2nd) Safe (2nd) 5th (56) colspan="3" Michael & Rielli 4th (65) 3rd (72) Safe (2nd)Kitchen HQ (21) colspan="4" Anne & Maree 2nd (78) →Kitchen HQ (19) colspan="5" Amy & Lara6th (58) colspan="6" Mel & Jacinta6th (50) colspan="7"

Cell descriptions Team won a challenge, cooked the best dish or received the highest score for the round. Safe Team was safe from elimination after passing a challenge/round. → Team continued to next the challenge/round. Team was eliminated after losing in a Cook-Off 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. The two highest scoring teams at the end of the round will advance directly to the next round, and the lowest scoring team will be eliminated, while the three remaining teams will go into a second instant restaurant round against three gatecrasher teams.

Round 1 Episodes 1 to 6 Airdate — 1 to 15 September Description — The first of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1. + Instant Restaurant summary Group 1 Team and episode details Guest scores Manu's scores Colin's scores Total Rank ResultJ&WA&MM&RM&BL&LM&JEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert Justin & Will — 8 7 7 7 8 6 9 6 6 9 6 79 1st Through to Kitchen Headquarters Ep 1 1 September Tropic Like It's Hot Dishes Entrée ’Ota ‘Ika with Taro Crisps Main Red Curry Duck with Coconut Rice Dessert Cape Malay Koeksisters with Spiced Syrup Anne & Maree 7 — 7 6 7 7 9 7 6 10 6 6 78 2nd Through to Kitchen Headquarters Ep 2 2 September Yia Yia Mary's Dishes Entrée Chargrilled Octopus with Spanakorizo Main Chicken and Lamb Souvlakia with Pita and Tzatziki Dessert Yia Yia's Orange Semolina Cake with Chocolate and Candied Orange Michael & Rielli 6 6 — 7 5 4 6 3 9 5 4 10 65 4th Through to Second Instant Restaurant Ep 3 3 September Perfectly Paired Dishes Entrée Beetroot and Feta Cheesecake with Onion Chutney and Beetroot Chips Main Buttered Beef Tongue with Braised Cabbage and Potato Straws Dessert Raspberry Gel and Chocolate Mousse Dome Maria & Bailey 6 6 6 — 6 5 10 4 5 9 5 6 68 3rd Through to Second Instant Restaurant Ep 4 8 September Medusa Dishes Entrée Spanakopita Ravioli with Feta Crème, Crispy Leeks and Dill Oil Main Murray Cod with Citrus Buerre Blanc and Charred Leek Dessert Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Citrus Compote Thyme and Honey Gel and Sesame Brittle Lol & Lil 6 5 5 5 — 6 5 6 7 6 6 7 64 5thThrough to Second Instant Restaurant Ep 5 9 September Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice! Dishes Entrée Grilled Prawn and Mango Salsa Tortilla Bites Main Chicken and Leek Pot Pie Dessert Lemon Meringue Pie Mel & Jacinta 5 5 5 4 3 — 7 4 3 6 5 3 50 6th Eliminated Ep 6 15 September Beverly Social Dishes Entrée Bang Bang Cauliflower with Spiced Cashew Sauce and Pickled Cucumber Main Braised Beef with Black Rice, Lime and Corn Salad and Coconut Roti Dessert Tofu Mocha Mousse with Coffee Liqueur and Coconut Sauce

Mel and Jacinta's elimination was cited by fans as one of Australia's most funniest moments in reality TV in 2025.

Round 2 Episodes 7 to 12 Airdate — 16 September to 6 October Description — The second of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 2. + Instant Restaurant summary Group 2 Team and episode details Guest scores Manu's scores Colin's scores Total Rank ResultD&MM&BM&TL&LM&RA&LEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert Danielle & Marko — 7 7 6 6 8 8 9 9 7 8 9 84 1st Through to Kitchen Headquarters Ep 7 16 September Feastival Dishes Entrée Spicy Ahi Tuna with Crispy Rice Main Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Ginger And Soy Noodles Dessert Miso Brownie with Miso Caramel Sauce and Sesame Icecream Maria & Bailey 6 — 5 6 6 5 5 7 5 7 5 5 62 5th Through to Kitchen Headquarters Ep 8 23 September Medusa Dishes Entrée Modern Moussaka Main Sous Vide Chicken Skewers with Celeriac Purée and Salsa Verde Dessert Dulce De Leche Chocolate Whisky And Pear Tart with Pear and Cardamom Sorbet Mark & Tan 8 5 — 6 6 6 9 10 6 9 10 5 80 2nd Through to Kitchen Headquarters Ep 9 24 September Charmed Dishes Entrée Grilled Octopus with Roasted Capsicum and Thai Chimichurri Main Chicken Khao Soi Dessert Passionfruit Crème Brûlée Lol & Lil 6 5 6 — 6 6 7 8 5 7 8 5 69 4th Through to Kitchen Headquarters Ep 10 29 September Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice! Dishes Entrée Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Butter and Pea Purée Main Pumpkin & Ricotta Ravioli with Crispy Sage and Browned Butter Dessert Lamington Michael & Rielli 6 6 5 5 — 4 8 7 9 7 7 8 72 3rd Through to Kitchen Headquarters Ep 11 30 September Perfectly Paired Dishes Entrée Confit Duck Tart with Caramelised Onions Main Rack Of Lamb with Leek Purée and Crispy Smashed Potatoes Dessert Paris-Brest with Hazelnut Praline Cream Amy & Lara 63 7 5 5 — 9 3 5 8 2 5 58 6th Eliminated Ep 12 6 October Only Pans Dishes Entrée Ceviche Beetle Leaf with Pork Crackling and Peanut Relish Main Eye Fillet with Lobster and Truffle Mash Dessert White Chocolate and Passionfruit Cheesecake

Kitchen HQ Cook Off

Round 1 Episode 13 Airdate — 7 October Description — All the teams face off for the very first time in Kitchen Headquarters, where they take on the pick-a-fridge challenge. After getting the highest score in the instant restaurants overall, Danielle and Marko have immunity.

+ Kitchen HQ Cook Off summary Main Team Ingredient Dish Result Justin & Will Lamb South African Lamb Curry with Yellow Rice, Roti and Sambal Safe Michael & Reilli Offal Tuscan-Style Chicken Liver Veloute with Rustic Toast Safe Lol & Lil Chicken Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers with Potato Bake Through to Elimination Cook Off Dessert Team Ingredient Dish Result Maria & Bailey Bacon White Chocolate Bacon Ganache Donut with Salted Caramel Safe Mark & Tan Bananas Thai Fried Bananas with Pandan Custard Safe Anne & Maree Berries Spiced Rizogalo with Berry Compot Through to Elimination Cook Off

Episode 14 Airdate — 13 October Description — Two OG teams face off in an epic banquet challenge in the first elimination of the season. + Kitchen HQ Cook Off summary Team Main dish Dessert dish Scores (out of 10) Overall score (out of 30) Result Safe teams average Manu score Colin score Lol & Lil Sunday Roast: Roast Chicken and Veggies with Yorkshire Pudding Profiterole Tower 7 7 721 Safe Anne & Maree Greek Feast: Lamb Shoulder with Lemon Potatoes, Dolmades Greek salad and Tzatziki Ekmek Kataifi 7 6 6 19 Eliminated

Round 2 Episode 15 Airdate — 14 October Description — The top 6 teams face off in Kitchen HQ with another pick-a-fridge and two teams are sent to the elimination cook off.

+ Kitchen HQ Cook Off summary Main Team Fridge Theme Dish Result Maria & Bailey Date Night Prawn and Lemon Risotto Safe Mark & Tan Plant Based Cauliflower Steak on Roasted Capsicum Sauce with Salt and Pepper Tofu Safe Michael & Rielli Family Favourites Gnocchi with Bacon, Pea and Parmesan Through to Elimination Cook Off Dessert Team Fridge Theme Dish Result Justin & Will Plant Based Sticky Date Pudding with Custard Safe Lol & Lil Family Favourites Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Safe Danielle & Marko Date Night Poached Pears with Strawberry Crumble and Chocolate Ganache Through to Elimination Cook Off

Episode 16 Airdate — 20 October Description — It’s the second elimination cook off in Kitchen HQ as two teams battle it out to remain in the competition. + Kitchen HQ Cook Off summary Team Main dish Dessert dish Scores (out of 10) Overall score (out of 30) Result Safe teams average Manu score Colin score Danielle & Marko Eye Fillet with Duck Fat Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, Mushrooms, Chimmichuri and Peppercorn Sauce Banoffee Pie 7 7 822 Safe Michael & Reilli Pulled Pork with Baby Back Ribs, Apple Slaw and Rolls Creme Brûlée Donuts 7 7 721 Eliminated

Ultimate Instant Restaurants Episodes 17 to 21 Airdate — 21 October to 4 November 2025 Description — For the start of the finals round, the Top 5 teams head into an Ultimate Instant Restaurant round. All teams have to cook two dishes for each course (entree, main and dessert) for their fellow finalists and the judges for scoring. Guests have a choice of choosing one of the options per course while the judges Manu and Colin each taste one of the two options. The lowest scoring team is eliminated as the remaining four teams are ranked into the semifinals. Unlike the instant restaurants, guest scores were publicly revealed in front of others. Colour key: – Judge's score for course option 1

– Judge's score for course option 2 + Instant restaurant summary Top 5 Guest scores Manu's scores Colin's scores Total Rank Result Entrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert Justin & Will — 6 9 6 8 6 10 10 7 8 5 75 1st Safe Ep 17 21 October 2025 Tropic Like It's Hot Dishes Entrées1 Cape Malay Beef Samosas with Tomato and Chilli Chutney2 Kingfish Cruedo with Black Caviar Mains1 Donpou Rou with Asian Greens and Rice2 Seafood Hotpot with Rice Desserts1 New York Cheesecake 2 Paris Brest Lol and Lil 7 — 7 6 6 8 2 10 10 5 7 68 2nd Safe Ep 18 27 October 2025 Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice! Dishes Entrées1 French Onion Soup 2 Fried Chicken Bao Buns Mains1 Rotisserie Chicken Gyro with Pickled Red Onions and Tzatziki2 Beef Bulgogi Egg Net Desserts1 Chai Poached Pear with Salted Caramel and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream2 Raspberry & Chocolate Tart with Raspberry Coulis Danielle and Marko 5* 6 — 7 7 7 7 3 6 7 7 62 4th Safe Ep 19 28 October 2025 Feastival Dishes Entrées1 Asian Scotch Fillet Taco with Slaw 2 Cevapi and Ajvar on Pita Mains1 Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Honey Roasted Carrots and Tzatziki2 Tamarind and Chilli Lime Snapper with Cajun Sauce and Sweet Potato Mash Desserts1 Coconut and Lime Panna Cotta with Cookie Crumble2 Hong Kong Egg Tart Maria and Bailey 6 6 7 — 7 6 6 7 7 6 6 64 3rd Safe Ep 20 3 November 2025 Medusa Dishes Entrées1 Octopus with Fava and Spicy Salsa Verde 2 Feta Gnocchi with Prawns, Bisque, Pepper Cream and Ouzo Gel Mains1 Barramundi with Potato Scales, Mediterranean Vegetables and Lemon Velouté2 Scotch Fillet with Red Wine Jus and Potato Terrine Desserts1 Pavlova with Earl Grey Ganache and Raspberry and Pink Peppercorn Coulis2 Warm Pistachio Cookie with Pistachio Praline, Caramelised Pistachios and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Mark and Tan 5 4 7 5 — 8 6 4 8 6 3 56 5th Eliminated Ep 21 4 November 2025 Charmed Dishes Entrées1 Pork and Prawn Dumplings with Thai Red Curry Sauce 2 Tuna Tartare with Fried Seaweed Crisps Mains1 Pan Seared Duck with Chilli and Orange Sauce, Crispy Asian Potatoes and Beetroot Puree2 Pad See Ew with Grilled Steak and Crispy Garlic and Chilli Oil Desserts1 Boozy Bitter Orange Steamed Puddings 2 Thai Milk Tea Tart with Whipped Coconut Cream

Semi Final