Lego Masters (Australian TV series) season 5 explained

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Host:Hamish Blake
Num Teams:8
Network:Nine Network
Next Season:Season 6
Prev Season:Season 4
Season Number:5

The fifth season of Australian reality television series Lego Masters, titled Lego Masters: Grand Masters, began airing on 10 April 2023.[1] Unlike previous series’, eight teams returned from previous seasons to compete. Hamish Blake returned as host along with Ryan "The Brickman" McNaught as judge.[2] The eight teams battle it out to win the title of Australia's LEGO Master and a prize of $100,000.

Production

In September 2022, the series was renewed by Nine for a fifth, “All-stars” season, titled Lego Masters: Grand Masters, which had returning contestants from each previous season.[3] [4] The contestants were announced on 28 March 2023 and premiered on 10 April 2023.[5]

Teams

TeamRelationshipPrevious seasonStatus
Scott & OwenBest friends Season 3 runners-upWinners
Joss & Henry WoodyardBrothers Season 4 winnersRunners up
Alex & Caleb CampionLaw student & Makeup artistSeason 4 runners-upThird place
Ryan & GabbyPrimary School teacher & occupational therapistSeason 3 third place
(Challenge 13)
Andrew & DamianBest mates Season 2 runners-up
(Challenge 12)
David Velásquez & Gus McLarenMatesSeason 3 winners
(Challenge 10)
Henry & Sarah Paired together Season 1 winner & Season 3
(Challenge 7)
Kale & TrentPaired together Season 1 & Season 2 third place
(Challenge 4)

Elimination history

Team! colspan=14 scope="col"
Challenge
12345678910111213GF
Scott & OwenSafeSafeTop TwoSafeSafeSafeWinners
Joss & HenrySafeSafeSafeSafeTop TwoSafeTop TwoTop TwoRunners up
Alex & CalebSafeSafeSafeSafeTop TwoSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeTop TwoSafeThird place
Ryan & GabbySafeSafeSafeSafeSafeTop TwoSafeTop TwoSafeSafeSafecolspan=2
Andrew & DamianSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafecolspan=3
David & GusSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafecolspan=5
Henry & Sarah SafeSafeSafeTop TwoSafeSafecolspan=8
Kale & TrentSafeSafeSafecolspan=11
Table key
Team received an advantage from Brickman
Team won a challenge or the show
Team is immune and safe from elimination
Team was safe from elimination after passing a challenge/round.
Team was eliminated from the competition

Team scores

Team! colspan=3 scope="col"
Challenge score (out of 20)Running total
123
Scott & Owen17
Ryan & Gabby171752
Andrew & Damian161418 (+3)51
Kale & Trent141716 (+3)50
David & Gus17161649
Joss & Henry16151849
Henry & Sarah 151516 (+3)49
Alex & Caleb141616 (+3)49

Series Details

Challenge 1

TeamLego DesignScoreResult
Scott & OwenMine on an Asteroid18
David & GusSpace Monkeys! (Crashed Rocket)17Safe
Ryan & GabbyViking Tree of Life (Yggdrasil)17Safe
Joss & HenryLighthouse Shipyard (Steampunk Space Pirates)16Safe
Andrew & DamianThe Sky Resort16Safe
Henry & SarahShipping Containder City Attack (Monster)15Safe
Caleb & AlexThe Love Robot (Cherubs)14Safe
Kale & TrentPhoenix Egg Heist (Wizards)14Safe

Challenge 2

TeamLego DesignScoreResult
Ryan & GabbyMonkey in a Barrel (with Bananas)18
Scott & OwenSafety Turtle (Hang Gliding with Floaties)17Safe
Kale & TrentMagician and His Assistant (in a Barrel)17Safe
Caleb & AlexTreasure Hunter (Water Skiing on Two Crocodiles)16Safe
David & GusFat Cat (On a Raft)16Safe
Joss & HenryKoi Fisherman15Safe
Henry & SarahPirate Rubber Duckie Ship15Safe
Andrew & DamianAdrenaline Junkie (Skysurfing)14Safe

Challenge 3

TeamLego DesignScoreFooled Guest Judge Result
Scott & OwenElectric Fan19 (+3) Yes
Andrew & DamianTypewriter18 (+3)YesSafe
Henry & SarahHatstand16 (+3)Yes Safe
Caleb & AlexBooks and Candlestick Telephone Bookends16 (+3)Yes Safe
Kale & Trent1940s Tabletop Radio16 (+3)Yes Safe
Joss & HenryTiffany Lamp18NoSafe
Ryan & GabbyMantel Clock17NoSafe
David & GusReel to Reel Tape Recorder16NoSafe

Challenge 4

TeamLego DesignResult
Advantage Challenge
Joss & HenrySkull
David & GusCrazy ClownSuccessful (lost lower jaw)
Scott & OwenSpinning TeacupCrashed
Andrew & DamianRocket SnailCrashed
Henry & SarahV8 Flaming SnailCrashed
Caleb & AlexBurgerCrashed
Kale & TrentPrincess Pirate ShipCrashed
Ryan & GabbyEgyptian SarcophagusCrashed
Elimination Challenge
Joss & HenrySpooky Land
Henry & SarahZombiesTop Two
Scott & OwenPirates of Skull Mountain
Andrew & DamianTemple Raiders (Aztec World)Safe
Caleb & AlexDinosaursSafe
Ryan & GabbyBig StuffSafe
David & GusClown TownBottom Two
Kale & TrentSuperheroes

Challenge 5

TeamLego DesignHeightResult
Joss & HenryWhen Pigs Fly6m
Caleb & AlexCrime Cat (Cat Burgler / Angel Cat)6mTop Two
Scott & OwenHot Air Balloon6mSafe
Henry & SarahWindow Washer6mSafe
Ryan & GabbyRetro Rocket6mSafe
David & GusOwl2mBottom Two
Andrew & DamianRocket Man1.5mBottom Two

Challenge 6

TeamLego DesignResult
Andrew & DamianJacked Rat (Mutant)
Scott & OwenEl Dorado, The City of GoldTop Two
David & GusAlien in a CanisterSafe
Caleb & AlexSurprised BigfootSafe
Ryan & GabbyPresident Controlled by MiceSafe
Joss & HenryLoch Ness Monster Workshop
Henry & SarahYeti (Man in a Suit)Bottom Two

Challenge 7

TeamLego DesignResult
Advantage Challenge
Andrew & DamianSpace Shark
David & GusStooping Bald EagleTop Two
Joss & HenryThumbs UpBonus Point
Caleb & AlexStuntmen in SpaceSafe
Scott & OwenFlying Chicken ManSafe
Henry & SarahSpace ShipSafe
Ryan & GabbyEggman and Aeronautic AcrobatsSafe
Elimination Challenge
David & GusCarnival Clown (Laughing Clown Game)
Ryan & GabbyMusic ClassTop Two
Andrew & DamianWrecking Ball on the Loose
Scott & OwenDutch WindmillSafe
Joss & HenryPinball MachineSafe
Caleb & AlexRunaway MeatballBottom Two
Henry & SarahPutt Putt

Challenge 8

TeamLego DesignResult
David & GusPeter Pan "Peter Pan & Captain Hook Sword Fight"
Joss & HenryMoana "Te Kā Battle Scene"Top Two
Andrew & DamianUp "Lift Off"Safe
Caleb & AlexToy Story "The Claw"Safe
Scott & OwenFantasia "The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Mops"Safe
Ryan & GabbyFrozen "Olaf Gets a Nose"Safe

Challenge 9

TeamLego DesignResult
Scott & OwenPirate Robbery
Ryan & GabbyGem Train Explosion Top Two
David & GusRobot City Destruction
Joss & HenryThe RockerSafe
Andrew & DamianPrison Break Safe
Caleb & AlexThe AlienSafe

Challenge 10

TeamLego DesignResult
Scott & OwenTrain Station "Victorian Royal Train Heist"
Joss & HenryJewellers "Family Jewels by 1920s Gangsters Car Smash"Top Two
Andrew & DamianHotel "Hotel Hoist Heist using Giant Helicopter"Safe
Ryan & GabbyBank "Clown Heist using Tunnel from Shoe Shop"Safe
Caleb & AlexArt Gallery "Janitor Heist with Rubbish Truck"Bottom Two
David & GusDocks "Luxury Yacht Heist with Giant Magnet"

Challenge 11

TeamLego DesignResult
Joss & Henry"Cut in Half" from Challenge 3, Season 1 and Challenge 6, Season 3Mr Coffee Robotic Coffee Machine
Caleb & Alex"One Hanging Brick" from Challenge 4, Season 2Suspended Food ChainTop Two
Scott & Owen"Beginning, Middle & End" from Challenge 12, Season 4The Rise and Fall of Rome
Andrew & Damian"Snow Globe" from Challenge 3, Season 3Proposal in ParisSafe
Ryan & Gabby"Blown Away" from Challenge 9, Season 4Chinese DragonSafe

Challenge 12

TeamMinifig - Lego DesignResult - Distance
Scott & OwenIce Queen - "Ice Queen vs Lava Monster" with Ice Castle
Caleb & AlexSamurai - "Samurai Battle" with Castle and DragonSafe - 1.20m
Joss & HenryWizard - "The Wizard's Farm" on Floating Islands with a Griffin Stealing Sheep
Ryan & GabbyAlpine Girl - "Heidi From the Hills" Riding a Goose, Landing on a Stone Hands with Chalet in Background Safe - 1.29m
Andrew & DamianSpaceman - "Space Race"

Challenge 13

TeamLego DesignResult
Caleb & AlexCroc in a Bathtub
Joss & HenrySeahorseTop Two
Scott & OwenHoney BeeBottom Two
Ryan & GabbyButterfly Librarian

Grand Finale

TeamLego DesignResult
Scott & OwenTitan (Holding a City on Its Shoulder Above Lava)Winners
Joss & HenryForest Guardian and the Traveller (Deer God Forest Spirit)Runners up
Caleb & AlexKing of the Jungle (Lion on a Throne)Third place

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Channel 9 confirms Easter premiere date for LEGO Masters Grand Masters. TV Blackbox. Kevin. Perry. 28 March 2023. 28 March 2023.
  2. Web site: Hamish Blake to host Lego Masters Australia until 2023. TV Black Box. 21 April 2021. 21 April 2021.
  3. Web site: 2023 Upfronts: Nine network. TV Tonight. David. Knox. 14 September 2022. 17 March 2023.
  4. Web site: 'You are the chosen few': Hamish Blake reveals there's a huge twist coming to LEGO Masters in 2023 in the first look trailer. 9Now. Lauren. Attard. 17 March 2023. 7 March 2023.
  5. Web site: Meet the teams competing on LEGO Masters Grand Masters 2023. 9Now. Nicole. Douglas. 28 March 2023. 28 March 2023.