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MasterChef Australia: Back to Win OTT Release Date - When and where to watch, what to expect from 2025 edition

MasterChef Australia: Back to Win OTT Release Date - When and where to watch, what to expect from 2025 edition

Time of India28-04-2025
MasterChef Australia: Back to Win OTT Release Date - ​The much-anticipated 17th season of this hit cooking show is ready to premiere in India exclusively on JioHotstar starting April 29, 2025. New episodes will be released daily, allowing fans to follow the culinary journey of returning contestants as they compete for the coveted title and a grand prize of $250,000.​
What's new in MasterChef Australia: Back to Win?
This season brings back 24 fan-favourite contestants from previous seasons, ranging from Season 1 to Season 16. These returning chefs are set to showcase their growth and compete in high-stakes challenges under the guidance of the show's esteemed judges. The judging panel includes Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli, and Sofia Levin.
Who is returning in MasterChef Australia: Back to Win?
Here's the full list of 24 contestants competing in MasterChef Australia: Back to Win 2025:
Alana Lowes (Season 3 – 3rd place)
Andre Ursini (Season 1 – 7th place)
Audra Morrice (Season 4 – 3rd place)
Beau Cook (Season 4 – 8th place)
Ben Macdonald (Season 6 – 6th place)
Callum Hann (Season 2 & 12 – 2nd & 4th place)
Cath Collins (Season 15 – 5th place)
Darrsh Clarke (Season 16 – 6th place)
Declan Cleary (Season 15 – 3rd place)
Depinder Chhibber (Season 13 – 8th place)
Jamie Fleming (Season 6 – 4th place)
Jimmy Wong (Season 8 – 19th place)
Laura Sharrad (Season 6 & 12 – 2nd, 2nd place)
Matt Hopcraft (Season 7 – 6th place)
Pete Campbell (Season 13 – 2nd place)
Rhiannon Anderson (Season 15 – 2nd place)
Rue Mupedzi (Season 15 – 7th place)
Samira El Khafir (Season 5 – 3rd place)
Sarah Todd (Season 6 & 14 – 9th, 2nd place)
Savindri Perera (Season 16 – 3rd place)
Snezana Calic (Season 16 – 15th place)
Steph De Sousa (Season 11 – 12th place)
Theo Loizou (Season 15 – 4th place)
Tim Bone (Season 11 – 4th place)
What to expect from MasterChef Australia: Back to Win?
MasterChef Australia: Back to Win 2025 promises to be bigger, tougher, and more emotional than ever. Plus, with special guests like Gordon Ramsay making appearances, the pressure in the kitchen will be sky-high. Fans can look forward to creative plating, global flavours, and heartwarming personal stories as the contestants chase their dream of winning the MasterChef title they once missed.
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