Today, he tests the contestants' ability to carve a spiral round a pineapple and prepare a rack of lamb, before challenging the final three contenders to prepare the ultimate lamb dish.

Today, he tests the contestants' ability to slice fennel and fillet and skin cod, before challenging the final three contenders to prepare the ultimate cod dish.

This week, it is the turn of chef - and Fern's husband - Phil Vickery to put the contestants through their paces. Today, he tests the contestants' ability to finely puree garlic and prepare a loin of venison, before challenging the final three contenders to prepare the ultimate venison dish.