The first My Kitchen Rules grand finalists have been revealed
The 2025 My Kitchen Rules competition is reaching its climax, with the first grand finalists announced. After weeks filled with mouth-watering dishes and rising drama, we are now closer to discovering which team will claim the $100,000 prize.
Teams and semi-final showdown
Justin and Will, alongside Danielle and Marko, faced off in the first semi-final, knowing this was their biggest cooking challenge yet. Each team experienced highs and lows with their mains and desserts.
Justin and Will’s performance
- Their Sri Lankan Tripe Curry with Carrot Sambol and Paratha was well-received by both contestants and judges, though it wasn’t considered their best curry.
- The use of tripe sparked mixed reactions among the table.
- For dessert, their Chocolate Soufflé with Chocolate Ice-Cream and Caramel Whiskey Sauce had harmonious flavors, but the whiskey was judged as too overpowering.
Danielle and Marko’s performance
- Their Miso Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles and Smashed Cucumber Salad impressed the guests, though there was consensus it could have been improved.
- Justin and Will held a slight lead after the first round.
- Their Pandan Meringue with Lemon Curd and Raspberry Sorbet was considered a winning dish, but the sorbet was described as too icy.
"It was close after the first round, because everyone loved Danielle and Marko’s Miso Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles and Smashed Cucumber Salad, but agreed it could have been better."
The competition is intensifying as the teams battle for the grand prize and the title.
Author’s summary: The first My Kitchen Rules 2025 grand finalists, Justin and Will, and Danielle and Marko, faced a tough semi-final, showcasing creative dishes with some critiques as the contest heats up.