Saw a new promo for another team: the Victorian brothers, during The Front Bar last night.
According to a showreel of Seven’s upcoming shows aired during the Logies tonight, Colin said something like “the highest (instant restaurant) score in MKR history”. I wonder which team would receive the honour this season?
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The highest instant restaurant score in series history was 117 by Lisa & John Krasenstein, set during round 2 of instant restaurant in season 10, under a eight-team format. For the six-team format, Amy and Tyson Murr made the highest score of 102 during the opening round in season 8.
Watch it and you’ll find out.
My Kitchen Rules cooks up global success
The Seven Network’s hit cooking show My Kitchen Rules continues its global success, with strong overseas sales of the Australian series and the commissioning of international versions.
Seven’s distribution partner, Banijay Rights, the global sales arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has negotiated strong long-term sales agreements for My Kitchen Rules Australia with key overseas networks, including TVNZ in New Zealand, M-Net in South Africa, UKTV in the UK, DPG Media in Belgium, TVA in French-speaking Canada, SIC in Portugal, Talpa in the Netherlands and TV2 in Hungary.
My Kitchen Rules Australia is also a strong performer on Amazon Prime Video in the US, delivering an average of 12 million streamed minutes a month. Seasons one to 12 of the Australian series is a top 20 title for Amazon Prime Video in the US.
Over the years, 36 seasons of My Kitchen Rules have been produced under format license in 15 countries, making it one of Australia’s most successful television exports.
Leading Israeli TV network, Keshet Media Group recently commissioned a fifth season of the series.
Keshet Media Group Head of Programs and Acquisition, Ilanit Siman Tov Hirsch, said: “Keshet is very pleased with commissioning the fifth season of the format in Israel. Last season was My Kitchen Rules’ highest rated season. The show reflected the hottest topics Israelis talked about and became the talk of the hour, thanks to the honesty of the participants that many Israelis could relate with.”
Banijay Rights CEO, Cathy Payne, said: “My Kitchen Rules is one of the stand-out culinary formats in Banijay Entertainment’s burgeoning catalogue, with a loyal international fan base.
“Featuring everyday cooking by some of the best amateur cooks, this much-loved series continues to appeal to audiences worldwide across multiple platforms, as demonstrated by our ongoing global deals.”
Seven’s Director, Distribution and Content Partnerships, Richard Henson, said: “We are delighted to see My Kitchen Rules Australia continue to resonate in global markets. Our distribution partnership with Banijay Rights is one to be proud of and we look forward to
working with the team to extend further format and finished tape sales in key territories.”
My Kitchen Rules , which is produced for Seven by ITV Studios Australia, was the #1 cooking show in Australia last year. It reached 6.1 million Australians on Channel 7 and 883,000 on 7plus, and grew its average total TV audience by 10% year-on-year to 1.04 million. On 7plus, live streaming jumped 32% and BVOD climbed 15%.
The 2023 Grand Final reached 1.7 million viewers on Channel 7 and 101,000 on 7plus. It delivered the biggest My Kitchen Rules Grand Final audience since 2019 and was up 15% on the 2022 final.
The 2024 season of My Kitchen Rules launches soon on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Easy peasy, Mike and Petey
Will their comments come back to bite them on MKR?
Mike and Pete are ready to tell it like it is on the new season of MKR , coming soon to Channel 7 and 7plus.
These long-time friends know they can cook, now they’re ready to dish up more than just their meals.
Pete promises to bring flair to the menu, while Mike’s unfiltered banter will add spice to the conversation and ruffle feathers at the table.
“There’s no controlling Mike’s mouth,” admits Pete.
Based in Western Australia, Mike and Pete are proud of their Italian heritage and passion for authentic, home-style cooking.
Declaring many of their competitors’ dishes easy, Mike assures: “we are going to have one of the best instant restaurants in MKR history;” while Pete claims: “I’ve never had a bad review on my cannoli.”
The most anticipated instant restaurant in MKR is coming! Can Mike and Pete stand the heat in the kitchen?
MKR features co-hosts and judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge travelling across the country to meet Australia’s most passionate home cooks: real people, cooking real food, in their own homes.
Interesting programming move by Seven. I thought it would follow The Voice rather than showing on the same week as the singing competition show.
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Did they not do the same last year?
Yes - same pattern.
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I think last year it was after the 2nd stage of the competition, this year it’s immediately after the blinds.
Episode 1 - Instant Restaurant Rob & Liam VIC
Monday 9 September
The first Instant Restaurant of the season fires up on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula with competitive brothers Rob and Liam.
This close knit duo leave their young families behind to chase the title of My Kitchen Rules champions and their shared food dream of starting a sauce business if they pocket the $100,000 prize money.
For Rob; a concreter and Liam; a bar owner, this is the ultimate challenge and they aim to smoke out the competition with Cajun mussels for entree, beef short ribs for main and Peanut Butter S’more and Bourbon Caramel sauce for dessert.
Will it be a night of blazing glory for Victoria’s BBQ bros?
Episode 2 - Instant Restaurant - Ash & Cassie SA
Tuesday 10 September
The competition continues in Adelaide, where young mums Ash and Cassie hope to impress judges Manu Fieldel and Colin Fassnidge with their healthy Asian-inspired meals.
The mums get off to a strong start with an entree of Duck Pancakes, but will the rest of their menu soar or sink?
Episode 3 - Instant Restaurant - Simone & Viviana QLD
Wednesday 11 September
Tonight in Brisbane, modern Italians Simone and Viviana are ready to make their mark on the competition, promising a ‘trip to the stars’ with their ‘twist’ on traditional Italian dishes.
Their entree draws almost universal praise but will a simple mistake in the kitchen be their undoing?
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Manu and Colin are on the cover of this week’s issue of TV Week.
Welcome back to Australia’s greatest dinner party!
At the head of the table, celebrity chefs Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge team up again – as co-hosts, judges and good mates – to search for the best home cooks in the country when MKR returns to Channel 7 and 7plus 7.30pm Monday, 9 September.
Every dish tells a story, and this season Manu and Colin are served some of the best home-cooked meals in the competition’s history as they travel the country to meet and judge Australia’s most passionate home cooks.
Manu will taste “the best dish I’ve ever had on MKR in 14 years” as one team earns the highest score in MKR history.
“My Kitchen Rules is your personality on a plate, and that’s what food is all about,” Colin declares.
Manu adds: “It’s about respecting the ingredients and making delicious food while keeping your cool under pressure.”
Only the best of the best will make it to Kitchen HQ where one team will win $100,000 and be crowned MKR champions.
MKR is produced by ITV Studios Australia for the Seven Network.
Meet the 2024 MKR teams:
Rob, 38, and Liam, 37
Competitive Brothers – Victoria
Simone, 32, and Viviana, 31
Modern Italians – Queensland
Ash, 32, and Cassie, 32
Young Mums – South Australia
Danny, 47, and Sonia, 40
Brother and Sister – Queensland
Hannah, 31, and Lawrence, 35
Loved-up Couple – Western Australia
Mike, 54, and Pete, 48
Fussy Friends – Western Australia
In a joint interview with Colin in Woman’s Day this week, Manu said Julie Goodwin would be the guest judge for this season’s grand final. He said Nigella Lawson was not available as her schedule didn’t fit.
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Real people, real food, big brands
Spotlight, Woolworths and Lurpak step into the MKR kitchen
The new season of Australia’s favourite cooking show, My Kitchen Rules, is set to land on the screens of Seven on 9 September, supported by a strong line-up of partners and sponsors.
The major partners of My Kitchen Rules 2024 are Spotlight and Woolworths, both of whom partnered with the series last year, and newcomer Lurpak. The new season is also sponsored by Kaboodle Kitchens and Sensodyne.
The new season is set to be My Kitchen Rules’ biggest yet, as judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge travel around Australia in search of the best home cooks in the country. Manu will taste “the best dish I’ve ever had on My Kitchen Rules” as one team earns the highest score in the show’s history.
The new series on Channel 7 and 7plus will include brand integrations including a “Rate The Plate” competition, presented by Spotlight, and the Woolworths “Family Favourites Challenge”. Lurpak will feature in the show and in bespoke integrated assets highlighting key product moments.
Seven’s National Television Sales Director, Katie Finney, said: “All the elements that make My Kitchen Rules such a success are back this year – real people, cooking real food, in their own homes, with lots of fun and drama – along with some exciting twists.
“We are delighted to have Spotlight, Woolworths and Lurpak on board as major partners, plus Kaboodle Kitchens and Sensodyne as sponsors. My Kitchen Rules delivers the perfect platform to integrate brands authentically, as these brands enable the contestants in the competition and inspire our audiences to take action – whether it’s cooking the recipes from the show or drawing style inspiration from the contestants’ home restaurants.”
Spotlight CEO, Quentin Gracanin, said: “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with My Kitchen Rules for the second consecutive year. This collaboration aligns perfectly with Spotlight’s passion for inspiring creativity through the joy of cooking and hosting. Through this partnership we have showcased the best in Spotlight’s Kitchen & Dining range, with contestants selecting products to bring their Instant Restaurants to life and challenge their skills with kitchen essentials in Kitchen HQ. At Spotlight, we believe in supporting shows that resonate with our values, and My Kitchen Rules does just that. We look forward to another exciting season filled with creativity and delicious food!"
Lurpak AUNZ Brand Manager, Thomas Christian Smith, said: “Lurpak is on a mission to champion good food and inspire food lovers to not only relish in its flavours but also to unleash their creativity to JUST COOK! That’s why we are thrilled to announce our exciting first partnership with My Kitchen Rules.
“Lurpak and My Kitchen Rules aim to ignite excitement, challenge culinary boundaries, and inspire food lovers to explore the possibilities of creating delicious, good food. This is a perfect partnership, as My Kitchen Rules showcases the essence of good food, and at Lurpak we believe good food deserves Lurpak as it enhances the food it is paired with. Join us in this culinary journey and let’s celebrate the joy of good food and we hope to inspire you to JUST COOK!”
My Kitchen Rules , which is produced for Seven by ITV Studios Australia, was the #1 cooking show in Australia in 2023. It reached 6.1 million Australians on Channel 7 and 883,000 on 7plus and grew its average total TV audience by 10% year-on-year to 1.04 million. On 7plus, live streaming jumped 32% and BVOD climbed 15%.
The 2023 Grand Final reached 1.7 million viewers on Channel 7 and 101,000 on 7plus. It was the biggest My Kitchen Rules Grand Final audience since 2019 and was up 15% on the 2022 final.
Did Lurpak’s sponsorship mean teams could only use Lurpak when cooking in their instant restaurants, or could they still use whatever brand of butter of their choice?
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Is that a serious question? 
It is a serious question. Each team would have had their favourite brand of butter. If they had to use Lurpak in their dishes, it could have an effect on the flavour and texture of the food.
I think you’re really overthinking this show.
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I don’t think @JohnsonTV is overthinking at all. Lurpak is terrible. Who would choose that?