A week after it was initially scheduled to go to air, MasterChef Australia: Secrets and Surprises has premiered. MasterChef Australia 2023 was initially set for a May 1 premiere date, but was quickly pulled from the line up when the news that judge Jock Zonfrillo had died suddenly and unexpectedly.
With the full support of Zonfrillo’s family, Network 10 announced that the series would premiere the following week, on Sunday, May 8. Now, MasterChef Australia: Secrets and Surprises is in full swing, and while it’s a bittersweet affair this season, there’s still a lot to be excited about.
Fans of the show are already falling in love with the new crop of hopeful home cooks who are competing for the win. Grace Jupp has become an early fan favourite, along with Jessica Perri. Of course, this is just the start of the season, and we can’t wait to see what everyone brings to the table. Rue Mupedzi seems primed to be the breakout star of MasterChef Australia 2023, and Robbie Cooper‘s distinct blend of Aboriginal Asian fusion food is sure to have our mouths watering.
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When Is MasterChef Australia on?
Now that MasterChef Australia: Secrets and Surprises has premiered, it will be airing five nights a week, as it’s done in previous seasons.
You can catch new episodes at 7.30pm every Sunday through Thursday, only on 10 and 10 Play on Demand. Miss an episode? Never fear! You can always catch up on 10 Play.
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- Andrea Is Ready to Push His Skills to the Limit on ‘MasterChef’ 2023
- Antonio Is a Software Developer Who’s Ready to Win ‘MasterChef’ 2023
- Brent Is Back for ‘MasterChef’ 2023, and He Wants to Inspire Others
- Cath Is Ready to Make Her Culinary Dreams Come True on ‘MasterChef’
- Jessica Is an Optometrist Who Sees Herself Winning ‘MasterChef’ 2023
- Declan Is a Carpenter Who’s Ready to Get His Hands Dirty on ‘MasterChef’
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- Larissa Is Ready to Take on the ‘MasterChef’ Kitchen
- Malissa Is Ready for Her Once-In-a-Lifetime ‘MasterChef’ Experience
- Phil Is Ready to Bring His A-Game to ‘MasterChef Australia’
- Ralph Is Bringing His Passion for Food and Family to ‘MasterChef’
- Rhiannon Is Ready to Follow Her Dreams on ‘MasterChef’
- Robbie Is Bringing Aboriginal Asian Fusion to ‘MasterChef’
- Rue Has Her Eyes on the Prize on ‘MasterChef’ 2023
- Theo Is an Electrician Who Plans to Show His Spark on ‘MasterChef’
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- Step Inside the Historic Melbourne Space Where ‘MasterChef Australia’ Is Filmed
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