Auditions, Day 3: Showstopper Dish

S18E03·9.7·April 21, 2026·1h 10m·Network 10

Tonight, the 20 remaining hopefuls have a second and final chance to cook their way into the competition. Just who will score themselves one of the final four places?

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2026First airedApril 21, 2026

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