I've been busily posting links and I'm pretty sure people are watching!! Does anyone out there besides me have any opinions about who should win the title?

I am watching. It's freaking addictive. Down to the final 3 I think the winner is going to be Chris. He seems to keep his cool the best.

The last Chocolate Mousse Cake they made looked freaking brutal.

Check out the recipe:

http://www.masterchef.com.au/chocolate-mousse-cake.htm

They had 3 hours. I could see it taking me at least 5, and that would be just a test.

I love this show! Go Poh!!

Been addicted to this show for every episode, was a great filler with the lack of good tv in the summer. Thanks for posting all the shows!

On the final three show though I can't believe they voted Chris out! I thought Julie would be voted out over Justine in the final 4 but can't believe Chris was knocked out. I think Poh will win the final if she doesn't have a meltdown.

Thanks for posting this show RaggedVixen. My 3 favorites got knocked out in a row. Julia, Justine then Chris. I can't believe they keep Julie in it. She is a decent home cook, but not chef material. Overall it was a great show. The final two aren't a good ending though.

I loved it from day one, and bigfish - the aussie dude who's been uploading the torrents to keep us all fed is amazing - those torrents are clean, and posted as soon as they air. I've sent him a million tys! I must admit I'm completely floored by the final 2. I won't post any spoilers here in case but holy hell - who'd a thunk! And I agree, it's not the most exciting pair for the final showdown. I had my hopes on someone else being there. Today's episode is the Final Master Class and Reunion episode - am uploading now and will post - and the final 2 show-down will be Sunday (in Australia) so sometime Saturday for moi (Canada). I'll get it up asap! Oh yeah, and just when MasterChef Australia is over, a new season of Hell's Kitchen US is starting!!!

Lol I literally wait for you and Kontraband to post links! Thank you so much!

I don't really like how they decide who go in a way. Basing decisions on one dish is kinda unfair I think. Some people have been good throughout the tournaments and others have been good just at important times. I agree that the final two could have been better. I was always a big fan of top chef, but I liked this a lot more. I don't know how they managed to make 70+ shows interesting and good to watch. I don't know who I want to win the final though.

okay I heart Julie and have rooted for her from the beginning. .. I even looked for a way to post a you go grrl somewhere. .. but yes I am also floored by the final two

I was just saying to my dh this morning. . .it doesn't seem right. . .there are a few who deserve the title before the last two. . .

and for those of you posting links. . .thank you so much. . .I know how to cook rissotta because of you and my daughters love it. . .my son hates everything. . .

tried carmel last night but flubbed it. . .it was still yummy but wrong. . .my middle daughter googled it. . .she will now make it next time. ..

thank you thank you thank you thank you. . .

you peeps rock.

Being an avid American viewer, my favorite thing about this show is that they are amateur cooks without formal education. That they can do any of these complicated recipes (even with step-by-step instructions in front of them) in the limited time astounds me...better yet, this reality show isn't full of the drama and intergroup conflict that plagues most of American reality programming. All of the contestants seemed very genuine and very normal, makes me want to meet more Australians!

I like both Poh and Julie - they both seem like wonderful people. I like Poh's use of "foreign" ingredients - the century egg for example is pretty common in Chinese influenced cooking, it smells horrible but mmm in congee - forget about it! And there would be absolutely nothing wrong with the first Masterchef winner being a Mom who cooks for her family!!!!

I agree, the show stayed fun and interesting without all the back-stabbing drama.




Don't get me wrong they are both good at what they do, I just feel others were more deserving. I'm sure everyone has their favorites. I have no problem with Julie winning because she is a "Mom who cooks for her family", but I disagree that she should win. Hell, she cooks better then my mother did, but I feel others had much more skill. Poh is a great chef, although she goes a little to exotic and extreme for me. In the end it doesn't really matter, I think all the people in the top 20 will have the chance to make something happen after the show. So congrats to whoever the winner is and thanks for the entertainment.

Now, I'm off to watch the next episode that RaggedVixen posted.

this is one of the best shows i've watched!
can't believe i'm up to episode 71.was almost in tears myself when justine was booted out the other day.
its been a rollacoaster ride from the start to this point(shooting for julie to win myself)actually could'nt beleive when chris got eliminated thought he was gonna win but there you go thats tv for you.
go julie:)

GRAND FINALE IS POSTED FOLKS! I just uploaded it as quickly as I could and haven't watched it yet, so I'm off to do that now :} May the best gal win!

I must say it's a riveting finale and I'm impressed by the fairness of the final challenges and of the judging process. I think one of the best things about the competition is how it's set up in terms of fairness all the way through, with 50% team-mates responsible for the elimination vote; 50% judges casting the deciding vote. Bringing in the special guest judges also adds another dimension of honesty, and keeps favoritism at bay. So ... I'm going to miss my daily fix! BRAVA TO THE WINNER!!!

thank you to all who posted.

I too have grown in my skills (and I am an awesome cook already) just from watching this show.

I celebrate with the winner and the runner up . . .they are both blest and will bless others with their skills.

I hope there is someway for the contestants, producers and judges to know how they have touched
not just Australia, but the world.

be joy filled.

and boo on Chris for being a poor sport.