Ep 17. Immunity Challenge: Jo Barrett, Gavin Hughes, John Rivera

In season 10, episode 17 of MasterChef Australia, the remaining contestants face yet another challenging immunity challenge. This time, three industry professionals are the guest judges who will be tasting the contestants' dishes. These judges include Jo Barrett, Gavin Hughes, and John Rivera. The contestants are informed that they will have to cook using only one ingredient: the humble potato.

To make matters even more difficult, the contestants will have to make their dishes under intense time pressure. They are given just one hour to come up with a dish that will impress the judges. As usual, the judges will not be providing the contestants with any guidance or hints. It's up to each contestant to come up with a genius idea on their own.

The contestants rush to the pantry to gather their ingredients. They each have their own unique approach to the challenge. Some decide to use the potato as the star ingredient, while others use it as a compliment to other ingredients. As the countdown begins, the kitchen becomes increasingly chaotic. Contestants are rushing around, chopping, sautéing, and frying as quickly as they can.

The judges walk around the kitchen, observing the contestants as they cook. They remark on the different techniques being used by the contestants and offer words of encouragement. But at the same time, they're also closely watching to see who is struggling and who is excelling.

As the hour finally comes to an end, the contestants rush to plate up their dishes. They each present their creations to the judges, who take their time tasting and commenting on the dishes. There are some hits and some misses, but overall the judges are impressed by the quality and creativity of the dishes that have been presented.

After much deliberation, the judges select the best dish of the day. The creator of this dish is awarded immunity and guaranteed a spot in the top 10. Additionally, the winner also gets to pick their own team for the next challenge. This is a huge advantage in the coming challenges, as contestants are competing in teams of two.

As the rest of the contestants finish up their dishes, they know that there's a chance they might be facing elimination in the next episode. But for now, they're all happy to have completed another grueling challenge and are looking forward to whatever lies ahead. The stage is set for another exciting episode of MasterChef Australia.