MKR rival teams Maria and Bailey and Mark and Tan go head-to-head as they fight for a spot in the semi-final
Boss friends Maria and Bailey find themselves back in the kitchen on Monday night and feeling the pressure like never before.
After being called out for playing the game and strategically scoring to stay in the competition, all eyes are on the Adelaide team to deliver.
The introduction of open scoring on My Kitchen Rules, where all teams publicly share their feedback, continues to fuel drama at the dinner table.
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“The whole table has been turning on us recently, since they found we strategically scored,” Bailey says.
“But we have to use everything we have,” Maria adds.
The friends from South Australia have faced ongoing accusations of manipulating their scores, often rating dishes lower than both the judges and their fellow contestants.
On Monday night, Maria and Bailey will fight for a place in the semi-final but will the other contestants judge their dishes fairly?
The duo have a few tricks up their sleeve, including a shock surprise for their arch enemy Mark.
Mark confronts Maria and Bailey mid-cook on Monday night’s episode. Credit: Seven NetworkMark and Tan have repeatedly called out Maria and Bailey for strategically scoring to stay in the competition. Credit: Seven Network
“I just want him gone,” Bailey admits.
But when Mark confronts Maria and Bailey in the kitchen, the rival teams go head-to-head.
“We have a target on our back,” Maria reveals.
The drama surrounding Maria and Bailey has been building for weeks.
During Lol and Lil’s Ultimate Instant Restaurant, outspoken duo Mark and Tan questioned their harsh critique of a poached pear with salted caramel dessert.
Boss friends Maria and Bailey from Adelaide. Credit: Seven Network
Tensions flared again when Will confronted the pair about the low scores they had given at his and Justin’s dinner.
“There were dishes that were 10s — you guys gave a six. It just seems suss,” he said.
During Danielle and Marko’s Ultimate Instant Restaurant, the conflict reached breaking point — a tense showdown at the dinner table ended with Maria and Bailey walking out, stunning the other contestants.
Although the pair eventually returned, the atmosphere remained tense.
MKR’s Maria and Bailey walked out of Danielle and Mark’s Ultimate Instant Restaurant. Credit: Seven Network
Danielle and Marko were determined to prove they’re not just “one-cook wonders”.
However, it was a difficult night in the kitchen — they scored just 62 points out of 100, landing them at the bottom of the leaderboard and at risk of elimination.
Wiping away tears, Danielle said: “We’re super disappointed in ourselves.”
“It’s a little bit disheartening because I definitely feel like we’ve got more to prove,” Marko added.
Lol and Lil secured their semi-final place with 68 points, while Justin and Will advanced with a strong 78.
But the race isn’t finished yet — Danielle and Marko are still holding out hope as Maria and Bailey and Mark and Tan prepare to host their Ultimate Instant Restaurants.
My Kitchen Rules airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.
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