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MasterChef Australia is making its 2024 season a saga to remember. Not only are they giving the winner a life-changing amount of money, $250,000, they are also offering the winner a mystery prize. According to MasterChef Australia, this mystery prize will be something that “money can’t buy” and the “opportunity of a lifetime.” Every contestant wants these two prizes, which means that a lot of people will be crushed when they’re sent home.

For Jean-Christophe Novelli, a new judge in the MasterChef Australia kitchen, deciding who to send home was a decision he took very seriously. In an interview with The Latch, he emphasised the severity of these calls. 

“We have to find a winner,” Jean-Christophe said. “It’s very important. It’s a big prize to win. These people also have given up a lot to be on the show. They cannot work. They were chosen from a selection of 50,000 applicants. Our decisions were vital and very, very important.”

But choosing who to send home each week wasn’t easy. According to Jean-Christophe, the calibre of each contestant’s cooking was unbelievable.

“You forget they’re not chefs,” Jean-Christophe said. “They are amateur cooks. I keep forgetting that. I was judging them like professional chefs. The contestants are just so good. And the atmosphere, the ambience, the emotion, the speed? It’s just on the next level.”

“We discovered that some people grew quicker than others and some took a longer time. But at the end of the day, everyone, and I mean every single one of them, they all achieved something in MasterChef Australia.”

Here’s a breakdown of everyone who has been sent home on the 2024 season of MasterChef Australia.

Who Went Home on MasterChef Australia 2024 Tonight?

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MasterChef Australia 2024 airs Mondays though Thursday at 7.30pm, only on 10 and 10 Play on Demand. Miss an episode? Catch up on 10 Play.

“MasterChef: Dessert Masters” has crowned Gareth Whitton as its 2023 winner. Tonight, we watched as our three finalists — Jess Liemantara, Reynold Poernomo, and Gareth — battle in two rounds of pure, sugar-fuelled glory. 

The three contestants put their skills to the test in an attempt to win $100,000 and claim the title of Australia’s bonafide Dessert Master. However, it was Gareth who rose through the ranks to the top.

What Happened in the “MasterChef: Dessert Masters” Finale?

The “MasterChef: Dessert Masters” finale began with Reynold, Gareth, and Jess all pitted against each other in a challenge. They had to plan, create, and serve a two-course menu that would satisfy 15 people. These dishes would then be judged by the two hosts, Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon. 

Course One

To kick things off, Reynold created a dish called Floral. This dessert was a mix of elderberry sake and strawberry puree on top of a jasmine gelato. 

When the judges tasted this dish, they were very impressed.

“It’s got a lush and creamy texture,” Mellisa noted.

“The jasmine gelato is silky smooth,” Amaury added.

Meanwhile, Jess made an incredibly ambitious dessert. Her dessert was a strawberry chiboust. By the way, a chiboust is a light pastry which is filled with folded meringue. 

However, the two judges were not as impressed with this dish. They felt that its presentation was rushed.

Last but not least, Gareth made a rhubarb tart. However, this was no ordinary tart. This tart was served with a raspberry jam and some pistachio ice cream. 

The person who struggled most with the first course was Gareth. This is because he accidentally cut himself right before serving time. His hand was covered in blood, and he went whiter than a ghost. 

“I need a glove,” Gareth called as washed his hand underwater.

“This is not the best of times for this to happen.”

Luckily though, the two judges still enjoyed this dessert. 

“There is a bite. There is texture,” Amaury exploded, “I love the sponge.”

“This is very, very solid cooking from Gareth,” Melissa said.

Course Two

Reyonld’s second dish was made of pieces of honeycomb with a citrus profile. This piece of honeycomb came with creamy parfait.

When the two judges tried this dish, they disagreed. Melissa found this to be artful and elegant. Amaury thought that the parfait was too frozen.

But what did Jess whip up? Well, she made strawberry mousse that was topped with white chocolate flowers, served with a side of raspberry sorbet. However, in a tragic twist, this sorbet was too hard.

“The sorbet is a little too grainy,” Amaury said. 

“I think she did an incredible job,” Melissa disagreed again.

For a second course, Gareth made a wattleseed and chocolate mousse. It was yet another dish that the judges devoured.

“It’s not too sweet, but it’s not overly bitter,” Amaury explained.

“This is a Dessert Master.”

The “MasterChef: Dessert Masters” Winner

During the judging Amaury and Melissa put Jess in last place, Reynold in second, and Gareth in first. This made Gareth Australia’s first ever Dessert Master. Unsurprisingly, he was lost for words.

“Surreal,” Gareth exclaimed. “I never expected to end up in the finale.”

A “MasterChef: Dessert Masters” Reflection

This “MasterChef” finale was the perfect cherry on this sundae of a season. Everyone has loved the dessert-focused episodes and all the iconic faces they brought back. From Anna Polyviou to Adriano Zumbo, the cast of this season was stacked. 

Even the show’s two judges, Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon, were stoked with how “Dessert Master”s has shaped up. In fact, they were excited about this season before it officially kicked off. 

“Desserts have the capacity to be magical,” Leong said before the premiere. “I’m excited to see what these talented chefs are capable of when let loose in the MasterChef kitchen.”

While “MasterChef: Dessert Masters” may be over for 2023, the good news is that it will be back in 2024. Network Ten confirmed the show’s renewal at its upfronts in October.

Until then, you can relive the sugar rush, with all episodes of “MasterChef: Dessert Masters” streaming now on 10 Play.

This article was originally published on The Latch. Click here to read the original.

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Do you remember the excitement of 2003? Being a kid, staying up too late, being glued to a finale like no other? Do you remember where you were when Guy Sebastian beat Shannon Noll, becoming the very first Australian Idol winner?

If you have share these fond feelings, it’s time to relive them again, because “Australian Idol” is returning in 2024.

What’s more, this fresh season of “Australian Idol” is shaping up to be more exciting than ever. Next year, Australian Idol will be commemorating its 20th anniversary with one of its iconic judges returning to the panel. 

But who is this mystery judge? What other “Australian Idol” details have been dropped? Here’s everything we know about this upcoming season of songs.

The 2024 “Australian Idol” Judges

The 2024 judging panel of “Australian Idol” is full of familiar faces. In fact, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark, both of whom were judges in 2023, have returned. Kyle is best known for hosting numerous reality competitions and making foolish remarks on “The Kyle and Jackie O Show”. Amy is a musician best known for releasing the albums Love Monster and Cry Forever.

Additionally, one of the most beloved judges, Marcia Hines, is returning. Marcia was once a main judges from 2003 until 2009. Outside of “Idol”, she’s best known for her decades-long music career, which saw her inducted into ARIA’s Hall of Fame in 2007.

The 2024 “Australian Idol” Hosts

The two hosts of the 2024 season of”Australian Idol” are Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. Ricki-Lee is an Australian Idol veteran. In 2004, she took home seventh place and later returned to the series in 2008 as a backstage host. The following year, she became a front-facing host.

Meanwhile, this is Scott’s second year hosting “Australian Idol”. Scott is best known for hosting the “Prank Patrol” on ABC. 

The 2024 “Australian Idol” Contestants

Some of the contestants include:

• Dylan from Bangalow, NSW
• Amelia from Harrisdale, WA
• Denvah from Rockhampton, NSW
• Jesse from Landsdale, NSW
• Drea from Perth, WA
• Kym from Lightsview, SA
• Tommi from Busselton, WA
• Trent from Emu Park, WA
• Ivana from Mill Park, VIC
• Cynthia from Kurunjang, VIC
• Jackson from Werribee, VIC
• Amy from Broome, WA
• Saoirse from Burleigh Heads, QLD 
• Billy from Smythes Creek, VIC

The 2024 “Australian Idol” Trailer

The 2024 “Australian Idol” Prize Money

The winner of this season will score $100,000.

The 2024 “Australian Idol“ Release Date

Mark your calendars, because this season will premiere on Monday, January 29.

Where to Watch “Australian Idol” in 2024

Once it premieres, “Australian Idol: will be available on both Channel 7 and the 7 Plus app. But if you want to catch up this year’s season, that is also available on 7 Plus. 

Related: So, Who Went Home on Australian Idol This Year?

Related: Australian Idol 2023 Crowns Its Winner in a Nail-Biting Finale

This article was originally published on The Latch. Click here to read the original.

Anna Polyviou’s hot pink mohawk and her contagious personality are about as exhilarating to watch as her smashing an Anna’s Mess 2.0 on the table in front of one of the cleanest pastry chefs in the world — Amaury Guichon.

The past few weeks, we’ve seen her wow the judges with her deceptive hot dog and grated cheese (or should we say, chocolate), Anna’s Mess 2.0, and her interpretation of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” afternoon tea. Unfortunately, when Anna decided to show the judges her softer side with a trifle, the judges wanted more bang and less soft taps from the edgy pastry chef. Anna was then eliminated from the competition.

But all is well in Anna’s land, as she admits, “It was all fun and games.” She’s made new friends, or as she puts it, “family,” got to try some amazing food along the way, learned a lot from the judge’s comments, and got to flex her creative arm.

Anna Polyviou Reflects on “MasterChef: Dessert Masters” Journey

“I think if you do it for the trophy, then you lose the fun and creativity of the competition,” she says. “I just wanted to go in and be myself —win or lose, it doesn’t matter to me.”

Her trifle, with a Greek twist, was inspired by her family’s roots. “I wanted it to be pretty and elegant, with several different components,” she says. She lists off her elements: olive oil sorbet, biscuit crumbs, rice pudding. “I wanted it to be sexy.”

Unfortunately, it was the olive oil sorbet that the judges couldn’t get past, along with the fact that her trifle for three was served in one champagne glass.

When she first entered the kitchen, Polyviou admits she saw Reynold as her biggest competition. “He’s a freak! You know,” she says. “He’s so talented and disciplined, but Tibballs was also someone I saw as a top contender.”

As to what Anna is missing most about her time on “MasterChef: Dessert Masters”, it’s the time spent off camera as a team. She lists grabbing gelato together, Jess cooking dinner for everyone, and the camaraderie of the group as just some of her highlights.

Anna also admits to stealing the green room snacks when practising running into the pantry. “I would grab the snacks and put them in my bag. I got away with it for a while but eventually got caught by the team,” she explains. “But they gave me even more snacks to take home, so it was just a fun time to be there — everyone got along.”

What Is Anna Polyviou Doing Now?

So what’s next for Anna? Well, she’s just released her ready-to-eat cookie dough tubs in Woolworths across Australia. She’s also crafting a dessert trolley for the members’ club at Accor Stadium, along with many other projects. And yes, we’ll most likely see her on TV again in the future.

Anna will also be finishing up her contract at The Langham, but is already on the lookout for her next hotel partnership.

“I sent my CV to some hotels for a bit of a laugh,” she admits. But in a more serious manner, Anna loves the hotel business.

“It makes me a better chef,” she says, before joking about whether she sent her CV correctly. “It’s been a while since I’ve sent one. I think I put Amaury down as a reference,” she chuckles.

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Short and sweet — it’s how we like desserts, and our reality TV. All good things must come to an end, and just like the final bite of your favourite sweet treat, the “MasterChef: Dessert Masters” is sure to leave us happy, satisfied, and looking forward to our next indulgence.

But oh, what a season that it’s been so far. Unlike a regular season of “MasterChef Australia”, “Dessert Masters” puts the masters of their field to the test. From Adriano Zumbo to  Morgan Hipworth, Reynold Poernomo and Kay-Lene Tan, “Dessert Masters” has been stacked with talent from top to bottom. Even better, the tightening in scope has meant that the stakes of every episode have been high, as our esteemed chefs duke it out for the win. After all, it’s not just the $100,000 prize on the line — it’s their reputations.

Before “MasterChef: Dessert Master”s premiered, judge Amaury Guichon praised the contestants’ efforts, adding that he was “so happy” with the series. 

“What I’ve experienced so far, I haven’t seen in a long time – a tight knit community of chefs who share great camaraderie, skill and passion for their craft,” Guichon said in a press statement. “This is a once in a lifetime cast of incredibly talented Australian pastry chefs and it is an honour to be judging them. Their creations are so good, I think the audience will want to lick the television screen!”

Needless to say, we agree, and we can’t wait to see how it all plays out! There’s just one question remaining: When is the “MasterChef: Dessert Masters” finale? Here’s everything that we know.

When Is the “MasterChef: Dessert Masters” Finale?

On Sunday, December 3, two “MasterChef: Dessert Master”s contestants will face elimination. The following evening — Monday, December 4 — two more contenders will say goodbye, leaving three finalists to battle it out for the win.

The “MasterChef: Dessert Masters finale” will air at 7.30pm on Tuesday, December 5, and if Network Ten’s statement is anything to go by, it’ll be an episode to remember.

“The “Dessert Masters: grand finale is here!” the network said. “The finalists will battle in a two-course service challenge. Whoever is the top scorer will be crowned champion of “Dessert Masters”.”

Who Will Win the “MasterChef: Dessert Masters” Finale?

We believe that Reynold Poernomo will win the “MasterChef: Dessert Masters” finale. If his previous “MasterChef” experience is anything to go by, it’s about time he take home first prize. 

In 2015, Reynold came third in Season 7 of this series. Three years later in 2020, Reynold took home fourth place. If anyone has the raw experience to take home a “Dessert Masters” win, it’s this very chef.

What’s more, Reynold hasn’t made any major mistakes this season. If he keeps this pace up, he’ll at least make it into the top three finalists.

“MasterChef Australia: Dessert Masters” airs Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays at 7.30PM on both Channel 10 and 10 Play.

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