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The Hotplate
Company typeTelevision series
IndustryEntertainment
FoundedJuly 28, 2015; 11 years ago (2015-07-28)
Headquarters
Australia
ProductsReality cooking television series

The Hotplate was a reality cooking series from Australia that premiered on the Nine Network on 28 July 2015. The program showcased six well-established suburban dining establishments competing by traveling across the country to experience and evaluate one another’s restaurants. The judging panel was headed by British culinary author Tom Parker Bowles alongside Melbourne restaurateur Scott Pickett, with Sydney-based French chef Guillaume Brahimi joining as a guest judge specifically for the elimination rounds.

This contest provided the participating eateries with valuable industry recognition and a grand prize of $100,000, designed to enhance their business profiles. Despite its potential, only a single season was created due to legal proceedings initiated by the Seven Network, which alleged that the format bore significant resemblance to its show My Kitchen Rules. The dispute concluded with an agreement in which Nine consented not to produce additional seasons or rebroadcast the existing one.

Format

Restaurant owners from around Australia compete in a dinner-focused challenge where every element of the dining experience is evaluated. Teams that perform poorly face elimination, while the ultimate winner is awarded $100,000 to support their culinary business development.

Series overview

Title Episodes Originally aired Result
Series premiere Series finale Winning couple Prize
The Hotplate 18 28 July 2015 (2015-07-28) 2 September 2015 (2015-09-02) Marie & Emi $100,000
Premiere date Finale date Winners Runners-up Other competing teams
28 July 2015 2 September 2015 Marie Yokoyama & Emi Kamada (QLD) Aron & Vanessa Filetti (NSW)
3rd Lozz Klavins & Nols de Lorenzo (VIC)
4th Phillipe & Pascal Lebreux (NSW)
5th Christina & Tania Harding (WA)
6th Conrad Hector & Liam Jarman (WA)

Elimination history

Teams' Progression Throughout Competition
Round: Private Dinners 1st Elimination Dinner Makeover Dinners 2nd Elimination Dinner Public Dinners Grand Finale
Team Status
Marie & Emi 2nd
(60)
Safe 2nd
(64)
Safe 1st
(79)
Winners
(26)
Aron & Vanessa 1st
(61)
Safe 1st
(77)
Safe 2nd
(71)
Runners-up
(24)
Lozz & Nols 4th
(52)
Safe 3rd
(57)
Safe 3rd
(68)
Eliminated
(Episode 17)
Phillipe & Pascal 3rd
(54)
Safe 5th
(43)
Safe 4th
(63)
Christina & Tania 5th (48) Safe 4th (46) Lose Eliminated (Episode 13)
Conrad & Liam 6th (36) Lose Eliminated (Episode 7)
Legend for Cell Colors
"Team achieved the highest score in a challenge"
"Team received the lowest score in a challenge"
"Team secured safety and progressed to the Makeover Round"
"Team gained safety and advanced to the Public Dinners"
"Team earned safety and moved forward to the Grand Finale"
"Team won an elimination challenge"
"Team lost an elimination challenge"
"Team was eliminated due to lowest score or defeat in elimination dinner"


Teams

Team Connection Cuisine Type Restaurant Name Outcome
QLD Marie Yokoyama & Emi Kamada Close Friends Japanese Bird's Nest Champions 2 September (Grand Finale)
NSW Aron & Vanessa Filetti Married Couple Modern Australian Rocksalt Second Place 2 September (Grand Finale)
VIC Lozz Klavins & Nols de Lorenzo Chef and Proprietor Seafood Wings & Fins Exited 1 September (Public Dinner 4)
NSW Phillipe & Pascal Lebreux Father and Son French Chez Pascal Exited 1 September (Public Dinner 4)
WA Christina & Tania Harding Mother and Daughter Italian Christina's Eliminated 24 August (Elimination Dinner 2)
WA Conrad Hector & Liam Jarman Partners Asian Fusion Duck Duck Moose Eliminated 10 August (Elimination Dinner 1)

Private Dinners

Each team is allocated three hours to craft their dishes. Both competing teams and judges choose two starters, main courses, and desserts from the menu. Teams evaluate each other on a scale up to 10 points, with a maximum of 50 points possible. Judges independently assess both the food quality and the overall restaurant experience, scoring each out of 10, for a combined total of 40 points.

Christina & Tania - Italian

  • Episode 1
  • Broadcast Date — 28 July 2015
Details and Scores from the First Private Dinner
First Private Dinner
Course Christina & Tania - Italian Cuisine
Starters Funghi Alla Griglia (Grilled Mushrooms)
Minestrone Soup
Main Courses Bistecca Christina
(Steak with Porcini Mushroom Sauce)
Fettucine Con Pollo
(Fettuccine with Chicken)
Desserts Sticky Date Pudding
(Served with Butterscotch Sauce)
Apple Crumble Dessert
Peer Scores by Teams Combined Total Score
Team Score Given Total Points
Lozz & Nols 5 / 10 23 / 50 48 / 90
Aron & Vanessa 4 / 10
Marie & Emi 6 / 10
Phillipe & Pascal 4 / 10
Conrad & Liam 4 / 10
Judges' Evaluations Total Score
Judge Food Score Experience Score
Tom 5 / 10 8 / 10
Scott 5 / 10 7 / 10
Aggregate Judges' Points 25 / 40


Phillipe & Pascal - French

  • Episode 2
  • Airdate — 29 July 2015
Private Dinner Overview and Ratings
colspan="5" Template:Rh2 | Second Private Dinner
Course Phillipe & Pascal - French Cuisine
Starters Lamb Brains (prepared in Garlic Butter)
Salmon Roulade (served with Horseradish Sauce)
Main Courses Rack of Lamb
(accompanied by Mint & Port Wine Sauce)
Duck Breast
(with Mandarin Liqueur Sauce)
Desserts Chocolate Pudding (with Crème Anglaise)
Crêpe Normande
colspan="4" Template:Rh2| Team Ratings Total Score
Team Rating Total
Lozz & Nols 6 / 10 26 / 50 54 / 90
Aron & Vanessa 4 / 10
Marie & Emi 6 / 10
Christina & Tania 5 / 10
Conrad & Liam 5 / 10
colspan="4" Template:Rh2| Judges' Ratings
Judge Rating Combined Total
Food Quality Overall Experience
Tom 7 / 10 6 / 10 28 / 40
Scott 7 / 10 8 / 10

Aron & Vanessa - Modern Australian

  • Episode 3
  • Airdate — 30 July 2015
Private Dinner Overview and Ratings
colspan="5" Template:Rh2 | Third Private Dinner
Course Aron & Vanessa - Modern Australian Cuisine
Starters Tiger Prawn Stack
Roasted Vegetable Tarte Tatin
Main Courses Barramundi
(served with Harisa Tomato & Roast Capsicum Salsa)
Kangaroo Fillet
(on Sweet Mash Potato with Beetroot Marmalade)
Desserts Pavlova
Banoffee Pie
colspan="4" Template:Rh2| Team Ratings Total Score
Team Rating Total
Lozz & Nols 8 / 10 30 / 50 61 / 90
Phillipe & Pascal 6 / 10
Marie & Emi 7 / 10
Christina & Tania 3 / 10
Conrad & Liam 6 / 10

! colspan=4 | Judges' Ratings |} ! rowspan=2 | Judge ! colspan=2 | Rating ! rowspan=2 | Combined Total |} ! Food Quality ! Overall Experience |} ! Tom ! 8 / 10 ! 8 / 10 ! rowspan=2 |31 /40 |} ! Scott !8 /10 !7/10 |}


Conrad & Liam - Asian Fusion

  • Episode 4
  • Original Airdate — 3 August 2015
Details and Scores for Private Dinner 4
Course Conrad & Liam - Asian Fusion
Starters Steamed Pork Buns
(served with cucumber, Lime Relish & Chilli Oil)
Wild Mushroom Wonton Cups
(accompanied by Relish & XO Sauce)
Main Courses Tea Smoked Salmon
(paired with Coconut Turmeric Risotto)
Stuffed Squid
(filled with Prawn, Chorizo, Mango & Nam Jim)
Desserts Five Spice Chocolate Mousse
Mango Tapioca Pudding
colspan="4" Template:Rh2| Team Evaluation Scores Total Score
Team Score Total
Lozz & Nols 3 / 10 13 / 50 36 / 90
Phillipe & Pascal 2 / 10
Marie & Emi 5 / 10
Christina & Tania 1 / 10
Aron & Vanessa 2 / 10
colspan="4" Template:Rh2| Judges' Ratings
Judge Score Total
Food Quality Overall Experience
Tom 4 / 10 8 / 10 23 / 40
Scott 4 / 10 7 / 10

Marie & Emi - Japanese

  • Episode 5
  • Original Airdate — 4 August 2015
Details and Scores for Private Dinner 5
Course Marie & Emi - Japanese Cuisine
Starters Beef Tataki (with Ponzu Jelly)
Trio of Appetisers
(Omelette, Pâté & Chicken Crackers)
Main Courses Lamb Cutlets
(served with Miso Sauce & Spicy Wedges)
Bird's Nest Skewers
(accompanied by Chicken Broth Rice)
Desserts Ginger-Infused Crème Caramel
Tofu Doughnuts
(with Matcha Cream)
colspan="4" Template:Rh2 | Team Evaluation Scores Total Score
Team Score Total
Lozz & Nols 6 / 10 27 / 50 60 / 90
Phillipe & Pascal 6 / 10
Conrad & Liam 8 / 10
Christina & Tania 2 / 10
Aron & Vanessa 5 / 10
colspan=4 Template:Rh2 | Judges' Ratings
Judge Score Total
Food Quality Overall Experience
Tom 8 / 10 9 / 10 33 /40
Scott 8/10 8/10


Lozz & Nols - Seafood

  • Episode 6
  • Broadcast Date — 5 August 2015
Details and Scores of the Private Dinner
colspan="5" Template:Rh2 | 6th Private Dinner
Course Lozz & Nols - Seafood Menu
Starters Coconut Prawns (served with Lime Aioli)
Atlantic Salmon Tacos
Main Courses Chicken Nolsey
(Chicken Breast accompanied by Pumpkin, Feta & Caramelised Onion)
Flinders Island Crayfish Platter
(Mornay & Natural styles)
Desserts Tangy Lemon Tart
(paired with Raspberry Coulis)
Peanut Butter Parfait
(with Chocolate Ganache & Salted Caramel)
colspan="4" Template:Rh2| Team Performance Scores Combined Total
Team Score Total
Marie & Emi 4 / 10 25 / 50 52 / 90
Phillipe & Pascal 5 / 10
Conrad & Liam 6 / 10
Christina & Tania 5 / 10
Aron & Vanessa 5 / 10
colspan="4" Template:Rh2| Judges' Evaluations
Judge Score Total
Food Quality Overall Experience
Tom 6 / 10 8 / 10 27 / 40
Scott 6 / 10 7 / 10

First Elimination Dinner

Two competing teams crafted three-course meals utilizing three primary ingredients, each showcasing their individual culinary approaches. The panel of judges featured guest Guillaume Brahimi. While other teams sampled the dishes, only the judges were responsible for scoring and assessing the quality of the meals.

  • Episode 7
  • Broadcast Date — 10 August 2015
Summary of Elimination Dinner Results
WA Team Christina & Tania style="width:20%;" Template:Rh2 | Menu Items style="width:20%;" Template:Rh2 | Outcome
Cuisine Style Italian Advanced to Next Round
Starter Kingfish Carpaccio
Main Course Chilli King Prawn Pasta
Dessert Passionfruit & Lime Teacake
(served with Mascarpone & Passion Fruit Syrup)
WA Team Conrad & Liam style="width:20%;" Template:Rh2 | Menu Items style="width:20%;" Template:Rh2 | Outcome
Cuisine Style Asian Fusion Eliminated from Competition
Starter Seared Scallops
(accompanied by Chilli Jam)
Main Course Cured Kingfish
(served with Broth)
Dessert Lime Posset
(with Lemon Curd & Pistachio Crumble)


Makeover Round

Each team is allocated $20,000 to transform their restaurant space within a 72-hour timeframe. They are required to redesign their menus by introducing three new dishes that showcase their unique culinary approach. Each team presents three dishes, with a maximum score of 100 points awarded.

Aron & Vanessa

  • Episode 8
  • Broadcast Date — 11 August 2015
Summary of Makeover Round
colspan="4" Template:Rh2 | First Makeover Round
Course Aron & Vanessa
Starter Chicken and Shiitake Pie
(accompanied by Tamarind Caramel)
Main Course Eye Fillet Wrapped in Prosciutto
(served with Balmain Bug)
Dessert Lamington Deconstructed
colspan="3" Template:Rh2 | Team Ratings Overall Score
Team Name Score Total Points
Lozz & Nolz 9 / 10 30 / 40 77 / 100
Christina & Tania 7 / 10
Marie & Emi 7 / 10
Phillipe & Pascal 7 / 10
colspan="3" Template:Rh2 | Judges' Evaluations
Judge Name Score Total Points
Tom 24 / 30 47 / 60
Scott 23 / 30

Lozz & Nols

  • Episode 9
  • Broadcast Date — 12 August 2015
Summary of Makeover Round
colspan="4" Template:Rh2 | Second Makeover Round
Course Lozz & Nols
Starter Crayfish Bisque
(paired with Prawn Mousse Raviolo)
Main Course Garfish Stuffed
(with Prosciutto, Potatoes, Okra, and Capsicum Sauce)
Dessert Poached Quince Cheese Board
(served with Crème Anglaise)
colspan="3" Template:Rh2 | Team Ratings Overall Score
Team Name Score Total Points
Aron & Vanessa 6 / 10 22 / 40 57 / 100
Christina & Tania 6 / 10
Marie & Emi 5 / 10
Phillipe & Pascal 5 / 10
colspan="3" Template:Rh2 | Judges' Evaluations
Judge Name Score Total Points
Tom 17 / 30 35 / 60
Scott 18 / 30

Phillipe & Pascal

  • Episode 10
  • Broadcast Date — 17 August 2015


Marie & Emi

  • Episode 11
  • Airdate — 18 August 2015
Summary of the Makeover Round
colspan="4" Template:Rh2 | Fourth Makeover Round
Course Marie & Emi
Starter Pork and Chicken Gyoza
(served with Cucumber Salad)
Main Course Bento Box
(accompanied by Octopus Salad)
Dessert Yuzu Mousse Cake
(paired with White Chocolate)
colspan="3" Template:Rh2| Team Scores Overall Total
Team Score Total
Aron & Vanessa 6 / 10 23 / 40 64 / 100
Christina & Tania 5 / 10
Phillipe & Pascal 6 / 10
Lozz & Nols 6 / 10
colspan="3" Template:Rh2| Judges' Scores
Judge Score Total
Tom 20 / 30 41 / 60
Scott 21 / 30

Christina & Tania

  • Episode 12
  • Airdate — 19 August 2015
Summary of the Makeover Round
colspan="4" Template:Rh2 | Fifth Makeover Round
Course Christina & Tania
Starter Stuffed Quail
(served with Polenta)
Main Course Osso Buco
(accompanied by Saffron Risotto)
Dessert Zuppa Inglese
(Italian Trifle)
colspan="3" Template:Rh2| Team Scores Overall Total
Team Score Total
Aron & Vanessa 5 / 10 18 / 40 46 / 100
Marie & Emi 4 / 10
Phillipe & Pascal 4 / 10
Lozz & Nols 5 / 10

Second Elimination Dinner

  • Episode 13
  • Airdate — 24 August 2015
Summary of the Elimination Dinner
WA Christina & Tania style="width:20%;" Template:Rh2 | Menu style="width:20%;" Template:Rh2 | Outcome
Cuisine Italian Eliminated
Starter Barramundi
(with Fennel purée)
Main Course Crumbed Pork Cutlet
(with Peperonata)
Dessert Almond Panna Cotta
(with Honey Almonds & Amaretto Cherries)
NSW Phillipe & Pascal style="width:20%;" Template:Rh2 | Menu style="width:20%;" Template:Rh2 | Outcome
Cuisine French Advanced
Starter Salade Paysanne
Main Course Pork Fillet
(with Mustard Sauce)
Dessert Apple and Frangipane Tart
(with Crème Anglaise)


Finals - Public Dinners

During the finals, each competing duo caters not only to the judges and fellow contestants but also serves the general audience, who play a role in the overall evaluation. Assisted by their support teams, each group offers two distinct options for entrées, main courses, and desserts. Teams that have been eliminated participate as part of the public to assess the complete dining experience. Following this stage, two teams are removed from the competition, while the remaining pair moves forward to the Grand Final.

Marie & Emi

  • Episode 14
  • Airdate — 25 August 2015
Summary of Public Dinner
colspan="4" Template:Rh2 | 1st Public Dinner
Course Marie & Emi
Entrées Handmade Soba Noodles
(served with chicken broth)
Tuna Tartare
(accompanied by Avocado & Wasabi Puree and Jerusalem Artichoke)
Mains Toothfish Marinated in Miso
(paired with Black Garlic Sauce & Seaweed Salad)
Slow-Braised Pork Belly
(with Pumpkin Puree & Cabbage Slaw)
Desserts Black Sesame Panna Cotta
(topped with Shiso Granita)
Japanese Whiskey SemiFreddo
(served alongside Nashi Pear Compote & Shaved Chestnuts)
colspan="3" Template:Rh2| Team Scores Overall Total
Team Score Total
Aron & Vanessa 7 / 10 21 / 30 79 / 100
Phillipe & Pascal 7 / 10
Lozz & Nols 7 / 10
colspan="3" Template:Rh2| Judges' and Public Scores
Judge Score Total
Tom 25 / 30 58 / 70
Scott 24 / 30
Public (Average) 9 / 10

Phillipe & Pascal

  • Episode 15
  • Airdate — 26 August 2015
Summary of Public Dinner
colspan="4" Template:Rh2 | 2nd Public Dinner
Course Phillipe & Pascal
Entrées Scallops
(with Pea Puree & Bacon Vinaigrette)
Tomato Confit
(served with Goat's Cheese)
Mains Salmon Niçoise
Sirloin Steak
(accompanied by Béarnaise Sauce)
Desserts Crème Caramel
(enhanced with Lemon Myrtle)
Berry Gratin
colspan="3" Template:Rh2| Team Scores Overall Total
Team Score Total
Aron & Vanessa 5 / 10 16 / 30 63 / 100
Marie & Emi 6 / 10
Lozz & Nols 5 / 10
colspan="3" Template:Rh2| Judges' and Public Scores
Judge Score Total
Tom 19 / 30 47 / 70
Scott 20 / 30
Public (Average) 8 / 10


Aron & Vanessa

  • Episode 16
  • Original Broadcast — 31 August 2015
Summary of Public Dinner
colspan="4" Template:Rh2 | Third Public Dinner
Course Aron & Vanessa
Starters Wallaby Ragù
(served with Ricotta Gnocchi and Saltbush)
Poached Prawns
(accompanied by Thai Broth and Asian Herb Salad)
Main Courses Lamb Backstrap with Herb Crust
(paired with Pea Foam)
Crispy Pork Jowl
(alongside Cauliflower Puree)
Desserts Poached Pear
(combined with Chocolate Mousse, Fennel Biscotti, and Crème Anglaise)
Raspberry Brûlée Tart
(served with Crème Fraîche Sorbet and Strawberry Sherbet)
colspan="3" Template:Rh2| Team Evaluation Scores Aggregate Score
Team Score Total
Phillipe & Pascal 7 / 10 20 / 30 71 / 100
Marie & Emi 6 / 10
Lozz & Nols 7 / 10
colspan="3" Template:Rh2| Judges' and Audience Ratings
Judge Score Total
Tom 22 / 30 51 / 70
Scott 21 / 30
Public (Average) 8 / 10

Lozz & Nols

  • Episode 17
  • Original Broadcast — 1 September 2015
Summary of Public Dinner
colspan="4" Template:Rh2 | Fourth Public Dinner
Course Lozz & Nols
Starters Pipis & Clams
(accompanied by Prawn Velouté)
Poached Crayfish Salad
(with Secret Sauce)
Main Courses Western Port Snapper
(served in Bouillabaisse Broth with Confit Fennel)
Sesame Crusted Marlin
(paired with Corn Puree)
Desserts Poached Rhubarb
(served alongside Pistachio Ice Cream)
Crème De Menthe Tart
(with Chambord Granita and Whipped Ganache)
colspan="3" Template:Rh2 | Team Evaluation Scores Aggregate Score
Team Score Total
Phillipe & Pascal 6 / 10 18 / 30 68 / 100
Marie & Emi 6 / 10
Aron & Vanessa 6 / 10

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Grand Finale

The concluding round featured the last two teams crafting a four-course menu within a four-hour timeframe. Their dishes were evaluated by judges Tom, Scott, and guest Guillaume Brahimi, each awarding up to ten points. The team achieving the highest cumulative score was declared the champion.

  • Episode 18
  • Original Broadcast — 2 September 2015
Summary of Grand Final
Team Judges' Scores (out of 10) Total (out of 30) Outcome
Tom Scott Guillaume
QLD Marie & Emi 9 9 8 26 Champions
Cuisine Style Japanese
Starter Crab Chawanmushi with Salmon Roe and White Seaweed
Entrée Smoked Eel Teriyaki accompanied by Pickled Onion, Apple, and Bonito
Main Course Duck Breast served with Kombu Broth
Dessert Bird's Nest Matcha Mess

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Aron & Vanessa

8

9

7

24

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Cuisine Style Modern Australian
Starter Smoked Salmon Mousse drizzled with Chive Oil
Entrée Prawn Ravioli served with Shellfish Cream and Butter Poached Marron
Main Course Venison Fillet accompanied by Sweetbreads and Porcini Red Wine Sauce
Dessert Caramel Parfait paired with Salted Peanut Dacquoise and Chocolate Mousse

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Series Performance

Show Total Episodes Launch Final Episode Mean
series viewership
Mean
position
Debut date Debut
ratings
Position Last episode date Finale ratings
(Grand finale)
Position Finale ratings
(Winner revealed)
Position
The Hotplate 18 28 July 2015 0.784 #7 2 September 2015 0.783 #9 0.850 #7 0.832 #8

Viewership Ratings

Legend:
Peak rating within the series  
Lowest rating within the series  
Episode featured an elimination  
Week of finals  
  14     Public Dinner 1 : Marie & Emi - Japanese     Tuesday 7 : 30 pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Misappropriated concept

On 2 August 2015, Network Seven initiated legal proceedings in the Federal Court against Nine Network, accusing them of copying the show My Kitchen Rules. Seven claimed that Nine replicated key elements such as casting choices, costumes, set designs, music, promotional materials, and judging formats. A representative from Seven asserted that Nine had infringed upon their copyrighted format and production features. The lawsuit commenced on 4 August. This dispute arose after earlier friction when Nine's Reno Rumble included participants formerly featured on Seven's House Rules, although no lawsuit was pursued since those contestants were no longer under contract with Seven.

On 6 August 2015, the court decided in favor of Nine, permitting the network to continue broadcasting the program; however, Seven intended to file an appeal.

Termination

On 19 February 2016, both networks reached a consensual agreement in Federal Court: Nine committed to ceasing production of additional episodes and refrained from re-airing the first season on its channel. Each party bore its own legal expenses.

See also

References

Week number Episode details Broadcast date Air time slot Viewership
(millions)
Nightly
position
Data source Weekly
average
1 1 28 July 2015 Tuesday 7:30 pm 0.784 #7 0.717
2 29 July 2015 Wednesday 7:30 pm 0.713 #8
3 30 July 2015 Thursday 7:30 pm 0.656 #11
2 4 3 August 2015 Monday 7:30 pm 0.944 #6 0.933
5 4 August 2015 Tuesday 7:30 pm 0.942 #6
6 5 August 2015 Wednesday 7:30 pm 0.913 #5
3 7 10 August 2015 Monday 7:30 pm 0.952 #6 0.851
8 11 August 2015 Tuesday 7:30 pm 0.839 #8
9 12 August 2015 Wednesday 7:30 pm 0.764 #9
4 10 17 August 2015 Monday 7:30 pm 0.902 #7 0.853
11 18 August 2015 Tuesday 7:30 pm 0.883 #7
12 19 August 2015 Wednesday 7:30 pm 0.775 #12
5 13

  24 August 2015   Monday 7 : 30 pm   0 .852    #8   

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