Grand Finale (part 2)masterchef Australia : Sea... -

: Recreating a "Botanical Garden" dessert consisting of intricate layers and technical elements like a chocolate "pebble".

The season was judged by , Poh Ling Yeow , Sofia Levin , and Jean-Christophe Novelli .

: Laura received the $250,000 grand prize. Callum Hann was awarded $40,000 as runner-up, and Jamie Fleming took home $10,000 for third place. Finale Recap Grand Finale (Part 2)MasterChef Australia : Sea...

: Contestants had to cook with classic flavor pairings. Laura and Callum both received high scores, entering the final round tied at 38 out of 40 points each. Laura's Dish : A potato, rosemary, and samphire risotto.

: Laura defeated Callum Hann with a final score of 80–73 . : Recreating a "Botanical Garden" dessert consisting of

: An oyster dish, choosing a riskier approach to beat Laura.

The of MasterChef Australia Season 17 aired on August 12, 2025 , concluding the "Back to Win" season with a high-stakes showdown. Winner & Results Callum Hann was awarded $40,000 as runner-up, and

: Laura initially made a mistake in her recipe but managed to adapt on the fly, a move that secured her enough points to win.