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Taking to her Instagram shortly after the finale aired and her incredible on-screen effort in the final challenge was made public, Rhiannon shared an emotional update with her almost 10,000 followers. 

Taking to his Instagram shortly after his victory aired, Brent remained true to his roots, earnest in his celebrations. 

MasterChef Australia has long reigned supreme, captivating audiences with its blend of talent, drama, and mouthwatering creations. The highly anticipated 2023 season of the renowned culinary competition drew to a breathtaking close in its grand finale, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats as the top two contestants—Rhiannon and Brent —vied for the prestigious title.With hearts racing and taste buds tingling, the nation watched with bated breath to discover who would be crowned the victor.Watch Below: MasterChef 2023: A Season Full Of Surprises? You Brent Believe!Among the triumphant finalists, it was Brent who ultimately emerged victorious, claiming the highly coveted title of MasterChef Australia 2023. His culinary prowess, unwavering determination, and ability to create dishes that transcended mere sustenance truly set him apart.

MasterChef judge's death in April. Watch Below: Jock Zonfrillo's wife marks one month since his passingLoz, who is the mother of Jock's two youngest children, Alfie, 5, and Isla, 2, has taken over the late chef's Instagram account, regularly posting sweet tributes and memories of her husband. In June she shared with fans a look at how she has begun to navigate the grief journey with her two young children, revealing which books have helped her and her family. The three books she suggested were The Invisible String by Patrice Karst, The Goodbye Book by Todd Parr and Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes in Between by Bryan Mellonie and Robert Ingpen. Lauren also shared a heartbreaking update later the same week, sharing with followers that her daughter Isla had "started sleeping with Papa's clothes" to "keep him close."Jock Zonfrillo, 46, died in Melbourne on April 30 this year, with news first breaking just hours before the current season of MasterChef was set to premiere. A statement from his loved ones was shared via his Instagram reading: "With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday." "So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we're too overwhelmed to put them into words.

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This time around, Julie took part in the cooking competition as a guest judge, something Julie has described as a "completely different experience."

Jock Zonfrillo was farewelled in an emotional service on Saturday, with high profile celebrities and chefs rallying around his heartbroken family to pay tribute. The MasterChef judge, who died on April 30 aged 46, was laid to rest in a private funeral in Sydney on Saturday, surrounded by 200 family members and friends. The star's widow Lauren Fried, who shares children Alfie, six, and Isla, two, with her late husband, was among the pallbearers who led the close-knit group of mourners into the service - and she gave an emotional eulogy to her late husband.

MasterChef Australia has announced the new season will premiere on Sunday night following the shocking death of Jock Zonfrillo earlier this week.

MasterChef Australia‘s new season has been rescheduled to launch on Sunday (May 7) evening following the death of judge Jock Zonfrillo.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Jock Zonfrillo, the colorful and controversial chef and TV personality who died suddenly on Sunday, is to be honored on air with twin broadcasts this weekend on Australia’s Network Ten#. A new season of “MasterChef,” the reality TV show on which Zonfrillo was a judge, will now launch on Sunday evening, the broadcaster said on Wednesday. The show was due to have begun airing on Monday, but transmission was postponed as news of Zonfrillo’s sudden death was digested by the industry and public. The network said that it had the Zonfrillo family’s blessing for the move.

Gordon Ramsay's youngest child Oscar has been labelled a 'twin' of middle daughter Holly by fans, after the latter shared a sweet Instagram picture with her younger brother.The TV chef, 56, is a doting dad of five with wife Tana Hutcheson - including oldest Megan, 24, twins Holly and Jack, 23, daughter Tilly, 21 and four-year-old Oscar. As they enjoyed a trip to Paris last week, Holly shared a selfie with her 323K followers, smiling alongside her brother while he cheekily stuck out his tongue. Despite their large age gap, the blonde duo's striking resemblance was clear, with many taking to the comment section as they noticed the likeness.

MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo died April 30, the eve of the show's new season.

Jock Zonfrillo sadly, and suddenly, passed away over the weekend at the young age of 46.

A post shared by Jamie Oliver (@jamieoliver)“I’m in total shock to wake up to the sudden death of chef Jock Zonfrillo. We had the best time working together for this years master chef, I can’t tell how good it was to work with him!” Jamie Oliver said on Instagram.“Jock was very generous to me with his time and spirit in the show and for that I was really grateful…Mellisa, Andy & Jock work as the most inspiring judges and mentors and each have there very own unique view and style…Jock will be so very missed…I can’t believe I’m writing this…”“Saddened by the devastating news of Jock Zonfrillo‘s passing.

Masterchef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo shared his excitement for the show's newest series, just hours before his death.The late chef turned TV star passed away on Sunday in Melbourne, his family shared in an emotional statement, in which they said they were "shattered" by their loss. His death is said to have been unexpected and "sudden", however, it has not been deemed suspicious by police. In Jock's last social media post before his tragic passing, he shared his excitement for the newest series of Masterchef Australia, which was set to air today but has since been pulled in light of Jock's passing.

A heartbreaking loss. MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has died at age 46.

, has died. He was 46. «With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday,» his family said in a statement obtained by on April 30. «So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words.

“MasterChef Australia” host Jock Zonfrillo has died at age 46.

MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has died at the age of 46, his family have confirmed.

TV chefs Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver have led those paying tribute to Masterchef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo, who passed away unexpectedly at age 46 over the weekend.The late TV star's death was announced by his family, who shared that their hearts had been "shattered" by the loss.The statement reads: "With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday." Since the announcement of Jock's passing, tributes have been pouring in across social media, with Gordon Ramsay leading the way as he tweeted: "Saddened by the devastating news of Jock Zonfrillo's passing. "I truly enjoyed the time we spent together on MasterChef in Australia.

Police do not believe Masterchef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo died in suspicious circumstances, it's been confirmed.The beloved Scottish chef, who moved to Australia in the 1990s and ran several restaurants there before joining the Masterchef Australia team as a host-judge in 2020, has sadly died at the age of just 46. Confirming his passing, his devastated family issued a statement on Monday morning and said their hearts are "shattered".

The host of Masterchef Australia, Jock Zonfrillo, has died at the age of 46, his family have confirmed.The Zonfrillo family have released a statement saying that their hearts are "shattered" by the loss.The statement reads: "With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday. "So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words.

Jock Zonfrillo, the MasterChef Australia judge and award-winning Scottish chef, has died unexpectedly aged 46.

MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has passed away, aged 46. A statement was announced via his Instagram reading: "With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday." "So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we're too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path, became his mater, or were lucky enough to be his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you have your next Whisky." "We implore you to please let us grieve privately as we find a way to navigate through this, and find space on the other side to celebrate our irreplaceable husband, father, brother, son and friend. The Scottish-born chef started working in kitchens as a dishwasher part-time at the age of 13 and left school at 15 to begin an apprenticeship. He worked for Marco Pierre White before travelling to Australia to work at Restaurant 41 in Sydney. In October 2019, Jock was announced as one of the new judges of MasterChef Australia, alongside Melissa Leong and Andy Allen. Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia released a joint statement via Instagram, announcing that MasterChef, which was set to premiere tonight, will not air this week. "We are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved member of the MasterChef Australia family.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Jock Zonfrillo, a Scottish TV presenter and former chef, known for his recent role as a judge on “MasterChef Australia,” has died suddenly. He was 46. Zonfrillo died on April 30 in Melbourne, TV broadcaster Network Ten said in a statement on Monday. No cause of death was disclosed. “With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday,” said Zonfrillo’s family carried as part of the Network Ten new release. “So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you have your next whisky.”

MasterChef Australia is making its return to screens in Australia very soon, and as we get closer to its premiere on Monday, 1 May fans want to know *exactly* who will be stirring things up in the kitchen.Watch Below: MasterChef Secrets and Surprises TrailerWhilst the first official look at the new season confirmed Melissa Leong, Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen would be returning as judges...it kept quite tight-lipped on who would be competing. Unlike previous seasons that saw ex-contestants return for another shot in the kitchen, this season will see a completely new set of 18 hopefuls ready to win. This year, the show will be slightly different with only 18 aprons on offer instead of the usual 24 chefs. There will also be no preliminary selection process. So without further ado, meet your first three contestants of Masterchef! Naturally laid-back, Ralph has hinted that he's rattled by Jamie Oliver.

MasterChef Australia is set to return to Aussie screens very soon - but with a few key differences. Watch Below: Masterchef Secrets and Surprises TrailerChannel 10 revealed the new trailer for the long-running cooking series this week, with the 15th season, titled, MasterChef Australia: Secrets & Surprises.The show is set to premiere following I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, which starts on April 2. Whilst we still don't know who will be competing in this year's cooking competition, the new trailer did reveal that last year's judges are returning.But without further ado, here's everything we know about the new season of MasterChef Australia.Melissa Leong, Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen are back!In the first trailer for the upcoming season, Ten announced that the series will premiere 7:30 pm, Monday, May 1. MasterChef Australia will air on Channel Ten, and be available to stream on 10Play.In previous years, MasterChef has aired over two months, with new episodes four nights a week.

Speaking exclusively to New Idea, the TV chef reveals it was a huge move for the production team to allow the moment to hit Aussie TVs in its raw, unedited form.

Trigger warning: this article contains discussions of mental illness and suicide that may be upsetting for some readers.Jock Zonfrillo may be a fan favourite judge on MasterChef, but even he struggles with the crippling effects of online hate and trolling. Having battled addiction, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and other personal struggles in his 45 years, he knows only too well how a single comment can bring you down.WATCH: MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo explains why he carries worry beads“If you're in the public eye, there's always something being written about you, particularly when you're on television like with MasterChef,” he tells WHO exclusively.When the negative comments and trolls take him to a dark place, Jock looks to the advice from famous friends who have fought similar mental battles.“Chrissie Swan, for example, she's brilliant around mental health, and Jimmy Barnes as well, they’ve given me advice saying, ‘if there's articles that come up, don't read the article and double don’t read the comments,’” he recalls.His eldest daughter from his first marriage, Ava, 21, also helps her dad when it comes to combating social media attacks.Jock with his eldest daughter, Ava, at her Year 12 graduation in 2018.“Ava's been brilliant with saying, ‘Dad don't read it’. She’s so kind and considerate,” says the father of four.“She's been able to teach me and coach me, which is amazing to have one of your kids do that for you.

A Masterchef Australia judge caused a huge stir in India this week when he revealed that Chicken Tikka Masala was actually invented in Glasgow.

MasterChef Australia: the most wholesome, feel-good show on TV.WATCH: First look at Celebrity MasterChef AustraliaFollowing on from a heartwarming season that saw Justin Narayan crowned winner, the show returns later this month for another star-studded celebrity version.Judges Melissa Leong, Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo will return as hosts, introducing viewers to a new batch of celebs as the spin-off show airs for the first time since 2009.From Back To The Rafters star Rebecca Gibney, to

 MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo has long been vocal about his Scottish and Italian pride throughout the season.WATCH MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo explains why he carries worry beadsAnd ahead of the show's grand finale, Jock took to Instagram to reveal the heartwarming meaning behind the kilt he is wearing for the big TV event. Taking to Instagram, Jock Zonfrillo revealed why he is wearing a kilt to the grand finale."Wearing a 3-piece suit that talks to the Italian side of my family is one

MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo has responded to the thousands of curious fans who preivously took to social media to ask the Scottish chef about a very unusual accessory he's been sporting on the show.WATCH: MasterChef's Jock Zonfrillo explains his worry beadsJock, 44, who runs Orana restaurant in Adelaide, has been seen playing with a small beaded bracelet in several episodes, leading viewers to question the purpose of the jewellery item."Anyone know why Jock was clutching a set of rosary

Judges Melissa Leong, Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen have previously said that this year's contestants are the best yet.

According to our insider, judges Andy Allen, Jock Zonfrillo, and Melissa Leong have returned for their second season with a “very healthy and very real sense of rivalry” behind the scenes of the popular cooking show.

MasterChef Australia became the runaway hit of the year. And now judges, Melissa Leong, Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen are dishing to WHO on their dish on their bond and why the show is a reality TV success story.WATCH BELOW: A look inside MasterChef Australia 2021Melissa Leong, 39'FROM DAY ONE WE’VE BEEN A TIGHT LITTLE TRIO’Your first season as the new judges on MasterChef was a huge success. How are you feeling going into your second season?It’s been really fun.