MasterChef Australia 2026 is back in the kitchen – and the foodie community is here for it.

Season 18 sees judges Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli guiding a fresh lineup of talented home cooks through intense auditions and into the Top 24, where the real fight for culinary glory begins.

This season continues to celebrate exceptional home cooking, world-class guest chefs, and family-friendly entertainment while keeping fans engaged through recipes, behind-the-scenes content, and strong social media interaction.

Throughout the season, contestants tackle Mystery Boxes, Pressure Tests, Team Challenges, Immunity Cooks, and themed weeks such as Sweet Week, Aussie Classics Week, Masters Week, and Heat Week.

World-class guest chefs including Adriano Zumbo, Marion Grasby, Curtis Stone, and Josh Niland raise the stakes further, giving every episode a fresh reason to tune in.

Unlike many cooking competitions, MasterChef Australia continues to stay focus on:

  • Home cooks with inspiring personal stories.
  • Diverse cuisines reflecting Australia’s multicultural society.
  • Emotional storytelling centred on family, heritage and culture.
  • Creative cooking that balances technical excellence with heart.

It’s this blend of heartfelt storytelling and real culinary skill that lets the series travel beyond Australia, resonating strongly with Southeast Asian audiences — where food, family and heritage carry the same weight.

 

How does MasterChef Australia S18 benefit your brand?

1. Strong fan base: A trusted and highly popular format, MasterChef Australia continues to captivate Malaysian audiences, attracting over one million viewers every season. 

2. English-speaking urban audience: The show skews English-speaking and urban, with viewers largely middle- to upper-income consumers who have a genuine appetite for food, cooking and lifestyle stories — offering brands a premium, brand-safe environment with strong audience engagement.

3. Strong cultural affinity: The competition often showcases Asian flavours familiar to Malaysians, from Chinese and Malay, to Indian, Thai, Vietnamese and Peranakan cuisines. A standout moment came in Episode 55, when contestants prepared traditional Malay Kuih – including Kuih Koci, Kuih Lapis and Karipap – sparking widespread discussion and celebrating local Malaysian delicacies on an international stage.

 

MasterChef Australia Season 18 reaches its exciting finale on Monday, 25 September 2026, at 8:30pm.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with an engaged, food-loving audience during one of the season’s most anticipated moments. Commercial spot buys are now available.

 

Channel: Lifetime | CH. 703
Date & Time: On-going until 25 September 2026 | Monday – Friday, 8:30pm
Total Episodes: 60 Episodes
Pricing Category: x5
Platform: Astro Go, On Demand