Simone and Viviana crowned 2024 MKR champions, winning $100,000 in thrilling finale

Simone and Viviana were crowned My Kitchen Rules champions on Tuesday night, taking home $100,000 in prize money after an intense contest at Kitchen HQ.

The modern Italian cooks scored 27/30, narrowly beating runners-up Caz and Fergus by just two points.

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Viviana described the experience as life-changing.

“This experience has completely changed our life,” she said.

Simone was also grateful for the journey and those who supported them, adding: “I’m so happy to have shared this with Viviana and all our friends.”

“Amore, Amore. We did this one for you.”

Simone and Viviana are crowned 2024 MKR champions. Credit: Dylan Coker / ITV/ITV

Simone also had a personal announcement to share.

“I just found out I’m going to become a dad. My beautiful partner Victoria is pregnant. It’s mind-blowing,” he revealed.

Viviana added: “I walked into this challenge with a best friend and came out of it with a brother. I could not be happier.”

Judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge were joined by guest judge Julie Goodwin, who praised the teams for their skill, bravery and flavour.

Both teams cooked four courses for the grand final — entrée, seafood, meat, and dessert, with 100 plates served.

Simone and Viviana’s menu showcased their respect for their Italian heritage and technical excellence.

Grand Finalists Simone and Viviana and Caz and Fergus with Judges Manu Feildel, Colin Fassnidge and Julie Goodwin. Credit: Dylan Coker / ITV/ITV

Julie said of their dishes, “it was a joy to eat your food tonight”.

Caz and Fergus also impressed the judges with their bold, vibrant dishes.

“I’m incredibly proud of both of us. It was never going to be easy today,” Caz said.

Fergus added: “I wouldn’t have got here without you, Mum. No regrets.”

According to the judges, one of the highlights was Simone and Viviana’s Lobster and Guanciale Taco.

Manu praised its balance, while Colin loved the crunch, calling it “an adventure in every bite.”

Simone, who hails from Italy and is now an Australian citizen, credited his inspiration to the local cuisine.

“Australia introduced us to surf and turf, so we wanted to create this dish,” he said.

The win has been life changing for the best friends. Credit: Dylan Coker / ITV/ITV

For the seafood course Simone and Viviana plated Cappellacci Fagioli E Cozze and then for the meat course, a Lamp Rump with Pecorino Zabaione and Asparagus.

However their dessert, a Paris-Brest with Hazelnut Praline Cream, stole the show.

Manu called it “top-notch,” and Julie said, “I could have eaten that all day long”.

Simone and Viviana’s final score was 27 out of 30.

Manu gave a nine, Colin a nine, and Julie a nine.

Meanwhile, runners-up Caz and Fergus placed just two points behind at 25 out of 30.

Manu gave an eight, Colin a nine, and Julie an eight.