Jessica Arnott

The contestants arrive to find a Mystery Box, but this one has a twist. They must use EVERY ingredient in the box to create one delicious dish.

The 24 contestants enter an empty MasterChef kitchen with the judges telling them not to worry, they’llstill be cooking... and that today, they’ll in fact cookItalian food. The judges then welcome Massimo Bottura. A pioneer in the kitchen, as alawyer turned chef, Massimo Bottura runs the three Michelin stared Osteria Francescana, the third bestrestaurant in the world. Today, he will be mentoring the contestants in a team challenge.

Once settled, Gary reveals that Mario has withdrawn from the competition as he did not meet the strict guidelines with regard to previous experience.In keeping with the rules, the next in line for a white apron, Jessie,will join the group. Jessie enters the kitchen and is welcomed with open arms. The judges then introduce the contestants to 2014winner Brent Owenswho will be joining them today to encourage and inspire.

In this challenge the contestants can choose their own cuisine and whether it's sweet or savoury, however they must decide on the cooking time together.

The contestants arrive for another week in the MasterChefkitchen, only to find the godfather of modern cooking, Marco Pierre White waiting for them on the front steps.