The contestants of MasterChef 2025

Your favourite former MasterChef contestants have come back to win. We rank their chances

No one knows more about the quirks of MasterChef contestants than resident recapper Ben Pobjie. Here are his top (and bottom) contenders for the new season.

  • Ben Pobjie

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Poh Ling Yeow enters her second season as a judge on MasterChef.

‘I feel horrible doing this’:Inside Poh’s hardest challenge yet

The TV-grown cooking superstar is widely regarded as a national treasure. But going into MasterChef:Back to Win,this time as a judge,she’s not totally convinced of her talents.

  • Meg Watson
Enter Via Laundry chef and founder Helly Raichura. 22 July 2021.

The underrated local gems (and fine diners) this top chef loves eating at the most

The Enter Via Laundry chef and memorable MasterChef guest opens her little black book of food and dining recommendations in Australia and overseas.

  • Jane Rocca
Fish sando with curry tartare.

How to cook a better Filet-O-Fish at home (plus more recipes from a MasterChef winner)

Justin Narayan’s Fijian-Indian heritage adds a magic touch to all of his favourite dishes.

  • Justin Narayan
TV show Aunty Jack switches to colour in Australia in 1975.

From Aunty Jack to Kath&Kim and Bluey:50 years of colour TV in Australia

Some moments will make you cringe,but that small box in the corner of the lounge room brought us together in ways streamers never will.

  • Michael Idato,Craig Mathieson,Debi Enker andLouise Rugendyke
Renowned Melbourne chef Nornie Bero is returning home to the Torres Strait for her first solo cooking series.

From MasterChef to the Torres Strait,acclaimed chef returns home for her own show

Like many a TV chef before her,but with a rarely seen authenticity,Nornie Bero is spreading the message about Australian flavours.

  • Bridget McManus
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Lapping up the Christmas cheer

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Chef Somer Sivrioglu on the set of MasterChef Turkey.

Turkish-Australian celebrity chef Somer Sivrioglu sentenced to prison in Istanbul

The host of MasterChef Turkey and owner of former Balmain restaurant Efendy says he will appeal against the decision.

  • Scott Bolles
Masterchef UK long-time co-hosts:Australian John Torode,left,and Gregg Wallace.

Australian MasterChef co-host ‘truly upset’ about Wallace scandal

John Torode spoke out after his long-time presenting partner Greg Wallace announced he was stepping back from the BBC show amid an investigation into his alleged sexualised conduct.

  • Rob Harris
MasterChef host Gregg Wallace.

BBC MasterChef presenter ‘steps away’ over allegations of misconduct

An investigation is under way into allegations of “inappropriate” behaviour by television presenter Gregg Wallace towards women on the set of the BBC show.

  • Investigations team