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It is the second of the heats, as the next eight hopefuls pick up their knives and show off their culinary skills. Who will prove that they have what it takes to line up with the successful contestants who have already made it through?

First they must overcome the notorious Invention Test and prove that, in only an hour and 15 minutes, they can deliver an amazing plate of food with no planning. For two hopefuls, this will mark the end of the MasterChef journey.

The six remaining contestants must next face their first taste of a professional kitchen, as they try to stand up to the pressure of a busy lunch service in London restaurants Prism and Imli. Paying customers' expectations must be met, and with only one hour to get to grips with the dishes the heat is really on.

Finally, it is back to the MasterChef kitchens where all hopes rest on just one dish. To impress John and Gregg and ensure a spot in the competition, the six must be on the top of their game to create a plate of their own food that will suitably wow the judges.

Who will have what it takes to secure a MasterChef apron, and their place in the competition?

Only the best will win a place, taking their first step to winning MasterChef 2012.