MasterChef Australia is ushering in a brand-new era in 2024 with twenty-two contestants who are ready to be put through their culinary paces by Andy Allen and three new judges.
The home cooks will enter the competition hoping to be the last chef standing while competing with each other in new Pressure Tests, Elimination Challenges and all-in group tasks.
The three new judges joining the show include alumnus Poh Ling Yeow, food critic and journalist Sofia Levin, and multi-Michelin Star award-winning chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli.
The new series promises a “fusion of familiarity and novelty as both fresh faces and beloved alumni come together, crafting a reimagined family steeped in gastronomic excellence.”
Meet the cast below:
Alex
Sales Representative, 27, WA
Darrsh
Management Consultant, 31, WA
David
Pharmacologist, 30, QLD
Gillian
Lettering Artist, 31, NSW
Harry
Commercial Property, 29, QLD
James
Primary School Teacher, 38, WA
Jonathan
Carpenter, 29, NSW
Josh
Coffee Roaster, 27, QLD
Josh a.k.a Pezza
Butcher, 43, TAS
Juan De La Cruz
Board Game Designer, 39, NSW
Khristian
Insurance Services, 26, VIC
Lachlan
Landscape Gardener, 34, VIC
Lily
Former Nurse, 30, NSW
Lourdes
Marketing Coordinator, 22, VIC
Mimi
High School Teacher, 25, NSW
Nat
Barista, 28, VIC
Savindri
Banking Consultant, 30, SA
Snezana
Financial Services, 40, VIC
Steph
Events Manager, 28, QLD
Stephen
Tour Guide, 62, QLD
Sue
Customer Manager, 58, VIC
Sumeet
Sales Manager, 46, NSW
Last April, judge Jock Zonfrillo passed away aged 46 just before the last season was set to air. In October, the day before Ten’s upfront in October, it was revealed judge Melissa Leong would not be returning to the format in 2024, with only Allen remaining as part of the new four-judge lineup.
The 2024 season will see the cast and crew return to Hong Kong for the first time since season one in 2009, 15 years ago. The cooking show will film three episodes in the culinary hot spot, which is home to 77 Michelin-starred restaurants and over 15,000 dining establishments.
MasterChef Australia is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay company). The format was created by Franc Roddam and represented internationally by Banijay Rights.
MasterChef Australia premieres Monday 22 April at 7:30pm on 10 and 10 Play.