Contestant Profiles - Nicki Tsonis

Masterchef Australia Contestant Nicolette Tsonis

More than 7000 applicants submitted their names to take part in the second season of Masterchef Australia. That list was cut down to just 50 to take part in the first week of the program, before being culled again to a top 24.

Masterchef Australia features 6 shows per week, with numerous challenges and two elimination rounds. A Masterclass session is held once a week.

Nicolette Tsonis is aged 24 and is a Property Valuer from South Australia. Nicki has a fine heritage - her mother was a chef and her grandmother is considered an outstanding cook.

Nicki was eliminated from the competition in Episode 1.