MasterChef

Welcome to the fam!

''If you don’t embrace it then I think you’ll be in tears every single day.''

''I didn’t want to be back at the bottom of a dark place.''

''I'm bummed that I can't come.''

They're laughing all the way to the bank!

''I've been able to enjoy being a father in a different way this time around.''

''They don't have the experience of depth of knowledge that the other three had.''

''It's a distinct honour.''

But there was one she had a special connection with.

Their plans are back on track after a generous offer from Aldo's sister.

''I take my job very seriously.''

''Your heart starts beating and then you think 'Oh wait I'm on my couch at home, I'm safe, I don't have to cook anything'.''

''I'm not a quitter.''

''I wish it was easier this time.''

''Food is such a great unifier.''

''You don’t often get a second chance at a second chance.''

''What a dreadful and thoughtless comment.''

''I think it's just how food and the world is progressing.''

''All of the filming for that day, which is usually around 10 hours, has to get cut down into an hour or 90 minutes.''

''Julie has definitely been a massive support to me.''

Plus, he spills on his friendship with Abbie Chatfield.

And what he's giving his mum for Mother's Day.

Despite her culinary success, the proud mum is eager for a shot at redemption.

Julie Goodwin is among those set to return.

Will someone have a second shot at victory or will a newbie join the Hall of Fame?

''I do one job. And I parent. And that is actually enough.''

''I’m more than what people assume of me.''

''So much has changed.''

''Meeting her and being in her orbit this year has been the best thing to come out of 2021.''

''It'll be really interesting to see if my style will cut it these days in the MasterChef kitchen.''

''The most amazing experience.''

The wholesome season ended on a bang.

Cooking up a victory!

We wish everyone could stay too.

''Delilah’s such an enormous blessing.''

“We’ve managed to just hold on."

''I’ve found there are so many myths to be busted and great stories to uncover about how, why and where these familiar dishes were first created.''

''There were such intense moments.''

This couple looks so good together.

We can't wait!

''That was the most unexpected part - how much pressure there was.''

''I can't imagine growing old with anyone else.''

''I am someone who has struggled with mental health issues since I was a teen.''

Plus, the deal she cut with her kids before going on the show.

“I laughed, I cried, I may have sworn.”

He's been by her side since before X Factor.

His boys have inherited his famous white-blonde hair.

''Truly one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life.''

''I can cook basic things but I’ve been so busy that I just haven’t been in the kitchen.''

''I want to inspire my children.''

She chose the cutest way to announce the news.

''Dad's the sous chef, I'm the head chef.''

The stakes are high!

His focus is on his wife and kids.

''We miss you already.''

What is the truth!?

''It was touch and go if I would continue on in the comp.''

Introducing your new King of the kitchen!

''All class, all heart.''

''A hug and a kiss.''

Let's hear it for the girls!

''I've learnt through many mistakes."

Offspring's Patrick aka Matt Le Nevez is back!

''He is my idol and that was such a special moment for me.''

''They have an idea of what the intention was.''

''I love Jock I can't thank him enough.''

''After two weeks of knowing Esther, I just knew I was going to marry her.''

This is just the start for Minoli!

How Melissa Leong is pioneering change in television.

''My mum shows me love through her food.''

Your ears will be thanking Mel.

“I was kind of at my breaking point."

The 38-year-old mum plans to win the top gong for a close family member.

The young father loves being a dad but is he keen on expanding his little family?

Start slicing those onions.

MasterChef Australia's three judges enjoy a growing friendship.

Time to fire up.

After two divorces, the MasterChef judge has finally found lasting happiness.

''I feel like the luckiest man alive.''

''I planned our elopement in between takes while filming another TV show.''

Still the best of friends.

''We wish you peace at the end of such a challenging year for all.''

Introducing Jock's new junior!

The 13-year-old has come a long way.

Sorry, Bachelor in Paradise fans…

These budding chefs are ready to rise all the way to the top!

Meet the next generation of MasterChefs who the judges are calling "mind-blowing"

Like father...

The former 10 stars have been kicked to the curb as the French chef takes centre stage!

Pack your bags and take your seat ... on the couch.

The creme de la creme of reality cooking TV tell Woman’s Day how leaving their own pioneering shows to create Plate of Origin is a recipe for success.

''Her being there shook me!''

''There are some very nasty people out there.''

''Anyone know where Ben Ungermann is?''

What a nail-biting finale!

''This competition will never come between us.''

''If there's one thing for sure, you're going to have to learn the hard way.''

''Of course I took the competition seriously but also when you get eliminated it's nice to have someone to come home to.''

''Congratulations my love. I am so proud of you.''

The mysterious man behind the show's star cook.