Colin and Manu at Hannah and Lawrence's instant kitchen on MKR.
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MKR 2024: Where the leaderboard currently stands after Hannah and Lawrence’s cook

There's one clear front runner.

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WRITTEN BY Danica Baker / Edited BY Danica Baker
18 September 2024 , 6 minutes to read

The MKR cast is heading around Australia and serving up their best dishes in the hope of topping the My Kitchen Rules 2024 leaderboard.

In each episode of the Instant Kitchen round, one of the teams invites the MKR judges Manu Fieldel and Colin Fassnidge – as well as the other contestants – into their homes for a three-course meal.

The team cooking the meal is given feedback from the judges after each course, and at the end of dinner, the contestants and the judges put together a score for the meal.

The MKR 2024 teams.
The MKR 2024 teams. Image: Seven.

Each of the five teams of contestants gives an overall score out of 10 for all of the meals prepared, meaning that their score makes up 50 points out of 110. Meanwhile, Manu and Colin score each course out of 10, so their points make up 60 out of 110.

By the end of the Instant Kitchen rounds, the teams with the lowest score will be eliminated from the competition, and the rest of the contestants will head over to Kitchen HQ to continue the cooking battles.

Find out where the MKR 2024 leaderboard currently stands.

The Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard: Round One

  • Rob and Liam – 84
  • Simone and Viviana – 74
  • Hannah and Lawrence – 68
  • Ash and Cassie – 60
  • Danny and Sonia – 56
  • Mike and Pete – not cooked yet.

Rob and Liam’s Instant Kitchen scores

Rob and Liam on My Kitchen Rules 2024
Rob and Liam are the only contestants on the MKR 2024 leaderboard so far. Image: Seven.

What did they cook? Rob and Liam—otherwise known as the ‘bros with the mos’—specialise in making delicious sauces, which they demonstrated during the Instant Kitchen round.

The brothers served local Safety Beach Mussels in a Cajun sauce for their entree, Beef Short Ribs with Nduja Cauliflower Cheese for the main, and Peanut Butter S’mores with Bourbon Caramel sauce for dessert. 

Guest Teams scores: 37/50

Manu’s scores: 24/30

Colin’s scores: 23/30

Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score: 84/110

Ash and Cassie’s Instant Kitchen scores

Ash and Cassie on MKR.
Ash and Cassie on MKR. Image: Seven.

What did they cook? Ash and Cassie’s Instant Restaurant was called Dieticians Dishing It and they went for healthy Asian-inspired meals.

They got off to a strong start with their entrée of Duck Pancakes, However, their main meal, Crispy Pork Belly with Green Papaya Salad, wasn’t cooked for long enough which drew some criticism.

The women made Coconut Kaffir Lime Panna Cotta with Lime Syrup and Ginger Crumb for dessert, which received moderately good feedback from the judges and their fellow MKR contestants.

Guest Teams scores: 26/50

Manu’s scores: 17/30

Colin’s scores: 17/30

Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score: 60/110

Simone and Viviana’s Instant Kitchen scores

Simone and Viviana on MKR
Simone and Viviana are currently second on the MKR leaderboard. Image: Seven.

Best friends Simone and Viviana invited their fellow contestants into their Instant Kitchen Sotto le Stelle (Under the Stars).

For their entree they served a Ricotta and Prawn Cannoli Salati entrée, which received a flawless ten point score from Manu.

For the main they made Tagliatelle Ragu Di Polpo (Octopus) which also scored a ten from both judges and for dessert, they dished up a Pistachio Tortino.

Guest Teams scores: 30/50

Manu’s scores: 22/30

Colin’s scores: 22/30

Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score: 74/110

Danny and Sonia’s Instant Kitchen scores

Danny and Sonia on My Kitchen Rules
Danny and Sonia on MKR. Image: Seven.

Danny and Sonia cooked up a storm for the contestants in their Instant Restaurant The Broasis.

The true-blue Aussie siblings made an entree of Townsville Mud Crab with Mango Chilli Dip.

They followed that with a main of filet mignon with garlic prawn toppers, beer-battered wedges, and bacon bronccoli salad. However, Danny ignored Colin’s advice to sear an expensive cut of meat before putting it in the oven, which left it soggy.

For dessert, they served Espresso Martini Trifle dessert, which, unfortunately, didn’t set.

Guest Teams scores: 26/50

Manu’s scores: 14/30

Colin’s scores: 16/30

Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score: 56/110

Hannah and Lawrence’s Instant Kitchen scores

Hannah and Lawrence on My Kitchen Rules
Hannah and Lawrence on MKR. Image: Seven.

Hannah and Lawrence served the contestants a three-course meal from their Instant Kitchen Missing Piece.

For a starter, they made Croquettes de fromage with Ginger Brussels sprouts and jamon and Jalapeno Aioli, and for the main, they served Lamb Rump with Crispy Onion Rings, Carrot puree, and Carrot-Top Salsa.

Hannah and Lawrence’s dessert of Baked Apples with Brandy Caramel and Cinnamon Ice cream wasn’t received well by the judges or the contestants.

Guest Teams scores: 31/50

Manu’s scores: 19/30

Colin’s scores: 18/30

Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score: 68/110

Mike and Pete’s Instant Kitchen scores

Mike and Pete on My Kitchen Rules.
Mike and Pete on MKR. Image: Seven.

Mike and Pete haven’t cooked yet. But stay tuned; their scores will be updated once their Instant Kitchen episode has aired.

Who will shoot to the top of the My Kitchen Rules 2024 leaderboard in the first round? We can’t wait to find out!

My Kitchen Rules Australia 2023 continues on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 7.30 pm on 7 and 7plus.

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