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Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MasterChef Australia star breaks down in tears as she becomes first contestant eliminated from Back To Win: 'Really devastated'
MasterChef Australia: Back To Win faced its first elimination on Sunday night. Ousted was Cath Collins, who admitted that she was heartbroken to be kicked off the program a second time. Cath, who appeared on the show for the first time in 2023, said being the first to go was a bitter pill to swallow. 'I can't even describe, I was really devastated,' she said told Ten afterwards while fighting tears. 'I left home really wanting to learn, to push myself, to meet everyone and to go all out. I just felt terribly. 'I am proud, I'm grateful, but initially, devastated was my first feeling' Cath continued. 'I can't shy away from that and pretend I wasn't because I'm really disappointed. And that disappointment turned into, oh my god, I'm going to have serious FOMO'. Cath had made Japanese-style mushrooms with a smoky soy and shiso sauce for Sunday's challenge. But her inconsistent dish - which included burned pieces - didn't impress the judges. 'Cath, your dish was super creative' the judges told her. 'But it was the overwhelming taste of burnt mushrooms that we sadly could not get past. I'm so sorry to say, you're going home.' Upon being told that she would not progress any further on the show, Cath admitted she was upset. 'Look, it was joy. I came in, and that was the words I was saying, was 'joy'. And that's what food does for me' Cath continued. 'So you know, I'm extremely disappointed. But this is not it, obviously.' Cath told Ten that it's a double blow, because she felt more prepared to take on the competition this time around. 'I was so ready, even more than last time, to just smash this and give it everything, to learn and hang out with the MasterChef fam' she said. 'But it just wasn't meant to be, and it really was very, very difficult to take. 'It was short and sweet, but it was so sweet – who gets to cook up against Gordon Ramsay! I had so much fun, and it was just a beautiful memory-making moment.'
News.com.au
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Brutal truth behind MasterChef star's mysterious exit from show
Wednesday's episode of MasterChef Australia started with a mysterious announcement, as judge Andy Allen announced one of this season's returning contestants had abruptly exited the competition. 'Before we kick things off, I've got some news,' Andy told the rest of this season's all-star contestants. 'Due to personal reasons, Pete is unable to continue in the competition, and we wish him nothing but the best.' 'Pete' is 40-year-old NSW chef Pete Campbell, who previously finished second in the show's 13th season. In an interview with Woman's Day, Campell revealed the dramatic reason for his sudden exit from the show after only two seasons: He had been diagnosed with cancer. Campbell told the outlet that he had been dealing with swollen lymph nodes for more than a year when filming began on MasterChef, but that they had previously been biopsies and 'cleared as not an issue.' It was when he was filming that the results of another more thorough test came back, revealing that he had Hodgkin's lymphoma – a diagnosis he described as 'a complete shock.' Campbell said that he 'begged' doctors to allow him to delay treatment until after MasterChef had finished filming, a request he said was flatly denied. 'She told me I'd possibly die and that's when the severity of the situation really hit me and replaced the disappointment. From there I just wanted to start treatment as soon as possible and get better for my family,' he told Woman's Day. Campbell quickly began chemotherapy, supported by wife Alana and daughters Scout and Lux. Updating his followers on Instagram overnight, Campbell lamented that he 'didn't even get to cook for the judges! but you know what they say … if you have cancer you should go get chemo,' he wrote. He thanked all those 'messaging and checking in'. He also shared recent photos showing off his 'new look for my cancer/chemo era,' with his trademark long locks gone. Campbell's sudden off-camera disappearance left some MasterChef fans confused – coming so early in the competition, among a cast of 24, Allen's brief announcement had some viewers even asking who exactly 'Pete' was. 'Which one was Pete?' one viewer tweeted. Another asked if he was 'the bloke with the long white hair?' (Yep, that's him.) 'During production of MasterChef Australia: Back To Win, Pete Campbell received a diagnosis that required him to step away from the competition to focus on his health,' a Ten spokesperson said in a statement. 'The MasterChef
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MasterChef Australia fans stunned as judges Poh Ling Yeow and Sofia Levin commit 'absolutely brazen act'
MasterChef Australia: Back To Win is back with a bang. But it was the judges, not the contestants, who attracted the interest of viewers during Wednesday's episode. Poh Ling Yeow and Sofia Levin headed into the pantry for a snack, with Sofia hunting out some burrata. She then challenged Poh, asking if she has ever eaten burrata 'like an apple'. Poh was fascinated with the suggestion and tried it - only for the round cheese to burst open and leak all over her and the floor. Fellow judge Andy Allen wandered in and was stunned by what he saw. 'She made me eat it like an apple!' Poh argued, with Andy replying that he was getting back to work. Several fans were amused by the exchange, sharing their thoughts in the comments on the show's official Instagram page. 'Absolute brazen act' wrote one person, while another said, 'This is the most amazing thing I have seen!' 'If the contestants see this... they are mad' one more chimed in. 'Did Poh and Sofia just go into the pantry because they were hungry for burrata?' someone else asked. 'I'm not criticising! Used to love when Jock just ate from the pantry while the contestants were cooking - so relatable'. It comes after Gordon Ramsay completed his short run on MasterChef Australia: Back To Win on Tuesday night. The foul mouthed British chef left Aussie viewers shocked for an unusual reason - he was too nice. While leading the contestants in a challenge where they were tasked with keeping up with him as he prepared elaborate dishes, Gordon laughed with the contestants, encouraged them and exhibited unusual patience despite all hell breaking loose. Viewers tuning it at home were stunned by seeing the kind side of the normally grumpy chef, with several sharing their thoughts on X. 'Gordon looks like the cheque's cleared and he has a plane to catch' one person wrote. 'I always get a little confused when Gordon's nice to people. I mean, I'm sure he is often but that not why I bought a ticket' another said. 'Gordon really isn't that bad' someone marvelled while one more added, 'Gordon being a sweetheart in supporting Cath'. 'You know Gordon Ramsay's in Australia when he actually smiles' another commented. 'Americans wouldn't recognise Gordon like that' one wrote with another agreeing, 'He only plays that up for Americans.' Gordon kicked off the debut episode of MasterChef Australia: Back To Win on Monday night. While leading the contestants in a challenge where they were tasked with keeping up with him as he prepared elaborate dishes, Gordon laughed with the contestants, encouraged them and exhibited unusual patience despite all hell breaking loose Known for his expletive-laden rants, Gordon had a more typical spray at a team of contestants during a service challenge when they served up raw kingfish. 'Who cooked the fish!' he demanded, before unleashinga tirade, 'Raw fish. Ice cold, raw fish. 'May as well go to f***ing Nobu and serve those up as f***ing shushi!' 'Help me out, please. The job's hard enough. Please' he went on, pleading with the team. Viewers were amused by Gordon's antics, with several pointing out he needed to be extensively bleeped from his first minute on screen. Channel 10 earlier announced that Ramsay, 58, will be appearing as a guest judge on the new season's Back to Win competition. The notoriously hot-tempered Ramsay is joined in the kitchen by regular judges Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli. Ramsay last appeared on the hit cooking competition in 2018. This season sees 24 past contestants come back to win the MasterChef trophy and $250,000 in prize money. Among the cast are MasterChef fan favourites, . Also among the contestants is season 6 runner-up Laura Sharrad. Andre Ursini, who made his TV debut in 2009 as a contestant on MasterChef Australia, recently announced his return to the show.
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MasterChef Australia fans are left confused as judge Gordon Ramsay is 'too nice' to contestants on Back To Win: 'Looks like the cheque cleared and he has a plane to catch'
Gordon Ramsay completed his short run on MasterChef Australia: Back To Win on Tuesday night. And the foul mouthed British chef left Aussie viewers shocked for an unusual reason - he was too nice. While leading the contestants in a challenge where they were tasked with keeping up with him as he prepared elaborate dishes, Gordon laughed with the contestants, encouraged them and exhibited unusual patience despite all hell breaking loose. Viewers tuning it at home were stunned by seeing the kind side of the normally grumpy chef, with several sharing their thoughts on X. 'Gordon looks like the cheque's cleared and he has a plane to catch' one person wrote. 'I always get a little confused when Gordon's nice to people. I mean, I'm sure he is often but that not why I bought a ticket' another said. While leading the contestants in a challenge where they were tasked with keeping up with him as he prepared elaborate dishes, Gordon laughed with the contestants, encouraged them and exhibited unusual patience despite all hell breaking loose 'Gordon really isn't that bad' someone marvelled while one more added, 'Gordon being a sweetheart in supporting Cath'. 'You know Gordon Ramsay's in Australia when he actually smiles' another commented. 'Americans wouldn't recognise Gordon like that' one wrote with another agreeing, 'He only plays that up for Americans.' Gordon kicked off the debut episode of MasterChef Australia: Back To Win on Monday night. Known for his expletive-laden rants, Gordon had a more typical spray at a team of contestants during a service challenge when they served up raw kingfish. 'Who cooked the fish!' he demanded, before unleashinga tirade, 'Raw fish. Ice cold, raw fish. 'May as well go to f***ing Nobu and serve those up as f***ing shushi!' 'Help me out, please. The job's hard enough. Please' he went on, pleading with the team. Viewers tuning it at home were stunned by seeing the kind side of the normally grumpy chef, with several sharing their thoughts on X Viewers were amused by Gordon's antics, with several pointing out he needed to be extensively bleeped from his first minute on screen. Channel 10 earlier announced that Ramsay, 58, will be appearing as a guest judge on the new season's Back to Win competition. The notoriously hot-tempered Ramsay is joined in the kitchen by regular judges Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli. Ramsay last appeared on the hit cooking competition in 2018. This season sees 24 past contestants come back to win the MasterChef trophy and $250,000 in prize money. Among the cast are MasterChef fan favourites, including season one's Andre Ursini, Sarah Todd from 2022's season 14 and Tim Bone from season 11. Also among the contestants is season 6 runner-up Laura Sharrad. Andre Ursini, who made his TV debut in 2009 as a contestant on MasterChef Australia, recently announced his return to the show.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MasterChef Australia fans are convinced they already know who will win the new season as the debut episode offers up convincing clues
MasterChef Australia: Back To Win fans are already tipping Callum Hann to take out the title, after the fan favourite wowed viewers during Monday night's team challenge. The seventeenth season of the hit cooking series has seen 24 returning contestants step back into the famous kitchen for another shot at the $250,000 grand prize. Among them is South Australian chef Callum, who first captured hearts as the runner-up on season two, before returning for season 12 and placing fourth. Since his last appearance, the talented cook has gone from strength to strength - opening two new restaurants and expanding his long-running cooking school, Sprout. Now, he's back for a third time and appears more determined than ever to claim the prestigious title. Monday's episode saw Callum step up as team leader in a high-stakes challenge - and fans quickly flooded social media to heap praise on his impressive leadership and creativity. The seventeenth season of the hit cooking series has seen 24 returning contestants step back into the famous kitchen for another shot at the $250,000 grand prize 'Team Callum deserves the win not only for the food - but for the excellent teamwork and leadership of Callum!' one viewer wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. 'Callum you better win this whole damn thing!' another added, while a third cheered: 'Green team for the win!' However, not all comments were glowing, with one viewer taking aim at the casting, claiming: 'Some of the contestants are VERY lame, only there to seem diverse.' Despite the minor backlash, the overwhelming majority of fans have thrown their support behind Callum, with many convinced he's the frontrunner to win the entire series. Judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli have returned to the panel this season, with Gordon Ramsay also joining as a special guest for the first week. Alongside podium finishers, other faces are fresh from Season 16 like Darrsh Clarke, Sav Perera, and Snezana Calic. Others are stepping back into the kitchen for the first time in years, including Andre Ursini who competed in the inaugural season 16 years ago. It comes amid reports viewers have gone online to speculate that the producers have spoiled the show after dropping a promo poster showing just six of the 24 contestants who will battle it out in the kitchen. Monday's episode saw Callum step up as team leader in a high-stakes challenge - and fans quickly flooded social media to heap praise on his impressive leadership and creativity The featured contestants are lined up in the image and appear in various sizes, including Laura Sharrad who starred in seasons 6 and 12. Also appearing in the promo are season 16's Savindri Perera and Darrsh Clarke as well as Tim Bone from season 11. There's also Declan Cleary from season 15, while the image of fan favourite Steph De Sousa from season 11 looms largest in the poster. Many fans felt Laura Sharrad was a shoe-in based on her appearance on the poster. A fan Reddit started the discussion by asking, 'Do you think the winner is pictured?' 'Considering that Laura is the only pictured contestant from before season 11, do you think she wins, or do you think that the winner is not pictured?' 'I do think majority of them probably went far or did pretty well, while maybe at least one maybe goes out relatively early?' said one fan. Observed another: 'It's interesting that those are the ones chosen for it. I do think just based on the trailers, it seems like Laura and Darrsh are the main characters so far.' 'The only one out of these that could realistically win is Laura, I think.' It comes after controversial celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, 58, was announced as a guest judge on the new season's Back to Win competition which is set to premiere on April 28. The notoriously hot-tempered Ramsay will be joined in the kitchen by regular judges Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli. Ramsay last appeared on the hit cooking competition in 2018. Andre Ursini, who made his TV debut in 2009 as a contestant on MasterChef Australia, recently announced his return to the show. The 44-year-old chef and restaurateur posted the news on his Instagram, along with a fresh trailer for the Back To Win season.
