Masterchef Australia

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Apologies if there is already a thread but I missed it? Been watching since episode 2 and always adore it... did I miss something in episode 1 about change of presenters? Is this just because it is previous contenders or is it permanent? I miss George et al. Loving seeing all the old faces though! Thanks

I think that George got sacked as a presenter because there was a scandal about him not paying his restaursnt staff appropriately

I kidd the old presenters, not sure about the new ones to be honest

Reynolds to win!!

I've watched since series one so it's nice to see the contestants back again but I've not warmed much to the new judges. Love Poh and think she should have won the first series so I'm rooting for her even though the 90 minute cake drama was a bit irritating.

Was a bit unsure about the new judges to start with. But like them now. Nice to have a fellow Scot on the team.

Think it was clever to bring back familiar faces when there was a new judging team. Though in I think Poh should be a judge.

I look forward to Masterchef Australia starting and have watched since the beginning. I’m still enjoying this series but I miss the old judges. I’m Scottish so I enjoy watching Jock

I do miss George and Gary, Matt not so much! I didn't think I'd like the new judges, but actually think they're doing really well. I don't think this series will last as long as they seem to be kicking people out quite quickly, wondering how Covid in Australia affected the recording of it, can't Google anything as have learnt my lesson from that when I was looking for a start date previously and found the winner before the series had started here 🤦‍♀️

Enjoying the new series, love Reynold and want him to win. Seems a tad unfair that Laura has worked for Jock in the past, does give her some advantage imo.

I didn't know master chef was still going. Probably because I mostly watch Netflix now, but I need to start watching again!

I think the new presenters have given the whole thing much needed shake up. The old ones couldn't agree terms with Channel 10, so the story goes, much covered in the Australian press. Jock and Melissa really grew on me, Andy is a bit of a fluffer, but means well. It's n enjoyable season, a lot of real talent.

Omg its back - where will I find it - have only seen reruns on W

I love Melissa and her ability to take a big fork of food and not mess up her lipstick.
It was lovely to have all the old faces back too. I've rarely liked the winners so it's a lot of my faves battling it out.

George had also punched someone who was winding him up at a football match so his pubic image was getting so muddied up I don't think they could have him any longer.

Love the challenges they go on and wish Masterchef UK would do some of them rather than the boring working at a restaurant they set so much store on. Not so keen on immunity challenges, usually record it and ff to the end.

It's my favourite night of the series 😍

I was reading there was outrage at Ben being back as he was charged with assaulting a young woman/teenager?

Ben was removed only a couple of episodes in, they acted pretty swiftly.

I've not really watched Australian Masterchef much before, just an odd episode here and there, but I'm absolutely loving this series. Binge watched about the first 6 episodes then have watched it religiously since. Much prefer the format to the UK one

Ben is still in the series though and I'm on episode 14. Did they remove him and let him back in? Must have missed that

@XiCi

Ben is still in the series though and I'm on episode 14. Did they remove him and let him back in? Must have missed that

thanks for the spoiler alert

I've watched every series and didn't think I'd like the new judges either, but I do.
Enjoying so far. I find Poh and the constant last minute drama really annoying tho

Oh no @XiCi there were two Bens! Maybe not a spoiler alert after all

Just watched 15 and seemed odd she could not use her immunity pin for round 2. These everyone goes into eviction challenge bar one seems unfair really.

Do they always need to take x time to cook? What if their dish takes less (in round one you could go up when done but that is rare)

I think they make it look like everyone finishes at the same time generally.
Enjoying the series, Laura is annoying me doing pasta all the time.

@Virgo1958 The pasta is annoying me too. Although don't forget the time she went really outside of the pasta box and made gnocchi 🤔

[quote TrashKitten10]@Virgo1958 The pasta is annoying me too. Although don't forget the time she went really outside of the pasta box and made gnocchi 🤔

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And the judges still bigged her up.

Oh god yes. Laura and pasta, pasta pasta. Even when she made dessert it was deep fried pasta . She owns a pasta restaurant so I guess she is just playing to her strengths, sane with Reynold and his desserts. The judges dont seem to give any consideration at all to versatility.

@XiCi

Oh god yes. Laura and pasta, pasta pasta. Even when she made dessert it was deep fried pasta . She owns a pasta restaurant so I guess she is just playing to her strengths, sane with Reynold and his desserts. The judges dont seem to give any consideration at all to versatility.

Reynold does have a couple of goes at savoury food, he is trying to be versatile I think.