My Kitchen Rules 2025: Diverse Teams Set to Battle for Culinary Glory in Milestone 15th Season

A Fresh Season of Culinary Excellence

My Kitchen Rules is returning for its milestone 15th season in 2025, premiering on Monday, 1 September on Channel 7 and 7Plus. The competition offers a grand prize of $100,000 to the winning team.

Returning Judges and Format

The dynamic duo of celebrity chefs, Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge, are stepping back into the spotlight as co-hosts and judges, bringing their remarkable camaraderie to MKR’s centre stage. Each episode focuses on one team’s day of cooking, where they set up their instant restaurant and serve a three-course dinner—entrée, main, and dessert—for the judges and opposing teams. Teams have three hours to prepare before guests arrive, and are scored by both judges and competing teams.

Meet the Contestants

Six teams are taking part in the 2025 season, each bringing different dynamics and strategies to win. Notable contestants include:

– Justin and Will: Best mates who met through their wives 12 years ago. They share passions for food, fitness, and fatherhood, bringing bold flavours and brotherly camaraderie to the competition.

– Maria and Bailey: Self-proclaimed “high achievers” and “boss friends” from South Australia. Maria runs her own business, while Bailey oversees five companies. Their motto is simple: “We’re here to win. We want to be on top”.

– Anne and Maree: A Victorian mother-daughter team bringing the vibrant spirit of Greece to MKR. They’re cooking from a treasured handwritten cookbook passed down by Anne’s late mother, honoring their family legacy with every dish.

Innovation and Drama

According to Manu, cooking continues to evolve across Australia and globally, with this year’s contestants bringing new recipes, fresh ingredients, and innovative techniques. The season promises many different personalities at the table, all giving 110%, along with some controversial dishes that might divide both the table and the nation.