Series 16
Episodes
1. Episode 1
2020-02-24
Out of the thousands who applied, 60 amateur cooks have made it through to compete over five weeks of heats in the MasterChef kitchen.
2. Episode 2
2020-02-26
Six more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2020 MasterChef champion.
3. Episode 3
2020-02-28
The six qualifiers from the first two heats return for the first quarter-final, hoping to win a place in Knockout Week.
4. Episode 4
2020-03-04
It’s the second week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
5. Episode 5
2020-03-05
The second week of heats continue with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
6. Episode 6
2020-03-06
It's the second quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.
7. Episode 7
2020-03-09
It's the third week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
8. Episode 8
2020-03-11
The third week of heats continues with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
9. Episode 9
2020-03-12
It's the third quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.
10. Episode 10
2020-03-16
It's the fourth week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
11. Episode 11
2020-03-18
The fourth week of heats continues with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
12. Episode 12
2020-03-20
It's the fourth quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week
13. Episode 13
2020-03-23
It’s the fifth and final week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
14. Episode 14
2020-03-25
The last group of contestants get their chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
15. Episode 15
2020-03-27
It's the last quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.
16. Episode 16
2020-03-30
After five weeks of fiercely competitive heats, 16 amateur cooks remain to battle it out in Knockout Week.
17. Episode 17
2020-04-01
Knockout Week continues with the second group of eight amateur chefs put to the test.
18. Episode 18
2020-04-03
On the final day of Knockout Week, the best ten amateur chefs remain - all of them desperate to reach the semi-finals.
19. Episode 19
2020-04-06
The MasterChef semi-finals begin with a spectacular challenge as the contestants head to the Royal Navy base in Portsmouth.
20. Episode 20
2020-04-08
The remaining seven contestants are surprised by a very special guest. Joining them in the MasterChef kitchen is one of the country’s best chefs, Tom Kitchin.
21. Episode 21
2020-04-09
The remaining five chefs tackle the last challenge of the semi-finals, cooking for four of the country’s most feared restaurant critics.
22. Episode 22
2020-04-15
It is finals week, and only four chefs remain. Tonight, they embark on a culinary adventure of a lifetime on the island of Mauritius.
23. Episode 23
2020-04-16
The four finalists face a challenge set by the world’s greatest pastry chef, Albert Adria.
24. Episode 24
2020-04-17
It’s the MasterChef final. After an arduous eight-week journey, the search for the country’s best amateur cook reaches its climax.