Heat seven continues with the four contenders serving up their Signature Dishes. Show more
The fourth quarter-final sees the contenders prepare inventive dishes based on cheese. Then they must cook for critics Tracey MacLeod, Jimi Famurewa and Jay Rayner. Show more
Heat eight's Skills Test involves squid with a herb vinaigrette and a red wine sauce and a coffee caramel poached pear with praline cream. Show more
The second group of four semi-finalists tackle the pop-up kitchen challenge. Show more
The nine strongest and most talented chefs return to the MasterChef kitchen for the semi-final round, where they must create a dish based around their favourite food memory. Show more
The semi-final stage continues with just eight chefs left in the running for the 2021 title. Tonight, four of them compete in a pop-up kitchen challenge. Show more
Finals week begins with the last six contenders competing for a place at the infamous Chef's Table, where they cook for eight of the country's most acclaimed chefs. Show more
The final four chefs are reduced to three, who then join the restaurant service as the three-Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse restaurant at the Dorchester hotel. Show more
The finalists have three hours to cook a starter, main and dessert that embody everything they are as a chef. They must deliver three flawless dishes, as the best performer will be crowned champion. Show more
The first four contenders face their opening Skills Test. Two must get all the details just right as they prepare bangers and mash in only 20 minutes. The others cook monkfish. Show more
Heat one continues as each chef cooks two standout Signature Dishes – a main and a dessert that demonstrate creative flair and individual cooking style. Show more
The first quarter-final involves an Invention Test using tinned food. Then the contenders cook two courses for restaurant critics Jimi Famurewa, William Sitwell and Tracey Macleod. Show more
In the second heat, the Skills Tests involve scallops and a crème pâtissière swiss roll. Then the chefs try to impress the judges with two Signature Dishes that demonstrate their culinary identities. Show more
Heat three sees four professional chefs challenged to prepare agnolotti with a pea and mint pesto and pan-fried calves liver with walnut beurre noisette. Show more
Heat three continues as the contenders cook their Signature Dishes. The two most impressive chefs will go through to this week's quarter-final. Show more
In heat four, the Skills Test involves eggs benedict and a strawberry dessert. Then each of the four chefs must wow the judges with their Signature Dishes to earn a quarter-final place. Show more
Tonight’s quarter-final sees the strongest four chefs from heats three and four prepare a dish based around mustard. Then they must cook for critics Grace Dent, Tom Parker Bowles and William Sitwell. Show more
In heat six, the four contenders prepare sea bream with couscous and crepes with chocolate hazelnut spread. Then they must impress the judges with their Signature Dishes. Show more
In heat five, the Skills Tests involve poussin cooked and served on the bone, and chickpea panisses with an aubergine dip. Show more
Heat five continues as the four chefs try to impress the judges with their Signature Dishes. The two who deliver the best dishes will go through to this week's quarter-finals. Show more