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

: Laura defeated Callum Hann with a final score of 80–73 .

The of MasterChef Australia Season 17 aired on August 12, 2025 , concluding the "Back to Win" season with a high-stakes showdown. Winner & Results

: 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

The finale was a two-round battle held in front of the judges, Season 17 alumni, and the finalists' families.

: 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.

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

: The final challenge featured a complex pressure test set by guest chef Miko Aspiras , known as the Philippines' best pastry chef.