Newcastle cricket mates Matt and Luke have won the title of My Kitchen Rules champions after defeating Ibby and Romel
Teams have to produce a five-course menu, producing more than 100 plates for a packed restaurant of family, friends and previously eliminated teams plus, for the first time, 10 judges in celebration of 10 years of My Kitchen Rules.
Menus were as follows
IBBY & ROMEL
1st Course (2hrs to plate): Kibbeh Nayeh with Nigella Seed Lavosh
2nd Course (60mins): Lebanese Shish Barak with Pine Nuts
3rd Course (60mins): Chargrilled Octopus with Muhammara
4th Course (90mins): Spiced Kangaroo with Freekeh and Labneh
5th Course (45mins): Knafeh with Pistachio Ice Cream
MATT & LUKE
1st Course (2hrs to plate): Confit Salmon with Peas
2nd Course (60mins): Duck Ravioli with Wild Mushroom
3rd Course (60mins): Barramundi with Roasted Fennel
4th Course (90mins): Beef Cheek with Parsnip Mash
5th Course (45mins): Peach Bellini
Matt and Luke won the battle with a score of 92 compared to Ibby and Romel who scored 88/100
Our experience has been nothing short of a miracle, from where we’ve come from to where we are now, this is something I’ll never forget. We bloody worked hard for this. This is going to change our lives forever,” said Luke.
Matt added, “It’s literally the toughest thing we’ve ever done in our lives, absolutely insane. This takes the cake against any cricket final I’ve ever been in.”
Luke said of their opponents, “Throughout the competition Ibby & Romel have been the benchmark for everyone, everyone’s chased them so to be standing here next to them tonight is an honour.”
Ibby said, “We’ve given it everything we have and we are proud with what we served so we have won in our heart. Before this competition we were friends but now we are best friends. Honestly I don’t think I could have done it with anyone else.”
Romel added, “We are so happy for the boys, We’re not ashamed of losing because I’m so proud of what we have done. This is one of my biggest achievements, something that I will never experience in my entire life ever again. It was an absolute honour.”
