‘My Kitchen Rules’ Australia 2017 recap and spoilers: Culinary curse may continue with Tim and Kyle; Tyson seriously reaches his boiling point

Following one team's disastrous attempt, the next duo in “My Kitchen Rules” hopes to break the curse. It seems another record is about to be smashed, but similar to the previous run, it may not be a pleasant one.

On Season 8 Episode 5, Tim and Kyle are all geared up to impress “My Kitchen Rules” judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel. The pub mates from South Australia boldly declared in the previous run that it’s going to be their time to shine, but the teaser video hints otherwise.

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Channel Seven posted a sneak peek of Wednesday’s episode. In the trailer, Pete asks Tim and Kyle, “Is this the best that you can do?” Fans wonder what record will be smashed this time, after flirty flatmates Bek and Ash registered the lowest scores in “MKR” history.

Also on the Feb. 7 run, Tyson seems to give justice to his moniker, the “Angry Angry Man” as he reaches his boiling point. Tasting Tim and Kyle’s dish, Amy’s brother comments, “Everything’s been average.” The tension between the serious siblings and friends David and Betty also appear to escalate in the upcoming episode, adding fuel to the already fierce competition.

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It certainly was one train wreck dish to another for flirty flatmates Bek and Ash, who made a mark on “My Kitchen Rules” 2017 as the team with the lowest scores ever. In what could be the most cringe-worthy episodes of “MKR,” the two managed to turn what should be a fun, free-spirited dinner to a complete nightmare.

Terrible time management may be what set off the disastrous evening. Bek and Ash seemed to be too complacent with their schedule, driving 45 minutes all the way to Fremantle to get their fish. As they decorated their restaurant, which they called Wildfields, Ash appeared to have predicted doom: she warned that dreamcatchers are bad luck in some cultures.

Whether it’s bad luck or just plain lack of skills, the ladies can’t seem to do anything right that evening. Worse, the other teams seemed to be in a mission to give Bek and Ash a hard time, especially David and Betty. The two friends, who were at the bottom of the leader board, admitted that they’d be more critical than ever.

David and Betty were not kidding – the moment they looked at the menu, they immediately commented that they’re not excited with the food to be served, finding the food list “boring.” Siblings Amy and Tyson seemed to agree, finding the theme not sophisticated and the menu not high-end.

Back in the kitchen, Bek and Ash realised they’re in trouble as early as the first course. For entrée, they wanted to serve roasted vegetable tart with balsamic glaze. However, Bek found that the pastry was not coming together and she had to start all over again. While the second batch worked, they soon found that the tarts were shrinking in the oven. Worse, the leeks were mushy, not crispy as they hoped.

After the judges tasted the entrée, Bek and Ash discovered that those weren’t their biggest problems. Manu criticised the presence of raw garlic in the dish, commenting that it killed the tart big time. Earlier, Bek wanted to use raw garlic, hoping to add another dimension of flavour. Pete, on the other hand, found the use of cream cheese, strange. The other teams gave even more harsh comments. “It’s like a smack in the face,” Betty said. “I can’t eat it.”

The main dish, goldband snapper with fennel, fig and pear salad, was even worse, if that’s possible. Ash took care of frying the fish, but soon discovered that the butter and oil were burning. She also overcooked it, making the beautiful fish tough. Bek knew they were in trouble. She tried to salvage the fish, but recognised that there’s nothing she can do. “Not even I, a skilled vet, can do CPR on this,” she said.

After a few bites, Pete told the ladies something no aspiring cook would want to hear. “I don’t think I’ve had a dish like this in the competition,” he muttered. “I don’t know what’s going on. Fish is overcooked. Salad is undressed. It’s just missing love.” Manu, on the other hand, can’t seem to grapple why Bek and Ash were making their dishes complicated. He also addressed the stress they’re under, commenting that, “Brain is fried and you don’t know what to do.”

With the dessert as their last sliver of hope, Bek and Ash gave it their all. However, they still failed to redeem themselves with their profiteroles with orange custard and chocolate sauce. All the elements were simply not working – the profiteroles collapsed, the chocolate wasn’t melting and the custard was all lumpy and eggy. Pete may have wanted to cut the ladies some slack, calling it the best dish of the night. However, Manu was a little bit more honest, saying that the dish had the wrong texture.

After three disastrous dishes, Bek and Ash had to face the music. Their rival teams scored them 17 out of a possible 50, which was actually higher than what they expected. The “My Kitchen Rules” judges, on the other hand, both gave them one point for the entrée and main. The highest scores the two ladies received from Pete and Manu were 2 and 3 for the dessert. With only 26 points out of a possible 110, Bek and Ash ended up at the bottom of the leader board, much to the relief of David and Betty.

Bek and Ash, as well as the other t eams, are competing to serve an impressive three-course meal for a $100,000 prize. Find out what happens next on “My Kitchen Rules” 2017, which airs at 7.30 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday on Channel Seven.