# MasterChef Australia **URL:** \ **Category:** Ten Network\ **Created:** [December 28, 2015, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366 "2015-12-28T10:21:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 281
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5695 "2026-07-22T09:34:49Z")
Andy was also absent from tonight’s elimination episode. It was Jean-Christophe who revealed to the contestants that Andy’s wife Alex was having her first child. Alex gave birth to a boy named Jude on April 13. > **[MasterChef's Andy Allen and his wife Alex have cooked up their best dish yet —...](https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/celebrity-news/masterchef-andy-allen-baby/)** > > The MasterChef family has grown! Former winner and judge Andy Allen and his wife Alex have welcomed a baby boy! ---
**Author:** ![Nathan\_Kiamco](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/nathan_kiamco/32/318256_2.png) [@Nathan\_Kiamco](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Nathan_Kiamco)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5696 "2026-07-22T09:47:30Z")
That’s the same week when MM came to the MCAU kitchen ---
**Author:** ![David](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/David)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5697 "2026-07-22T09:52:37Z")
Well yeah obviously. Isn’t she on this coming Sunday? ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5698 "2026-07-22T11:02:35Z")
Final 4 plus looks like 20 eliminated contestants. ![MasterChef_Australia_20260722_1938.ts_004041690](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/7/1/3/713bb82c71d8a0bda675a420816940074bb333f6.jpeg) ![MasterChef_Australia_20260722_1938.ts_004045118](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/4/4/1/441292fbd3573955c0550b275d4177c1b1fd11eb.jpeg) ![MasterChef_Australia_20260722_1938.ts_004049555](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/2/f/7/2f79ef495aaf892dcc1197412a3778c991276ad1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Nathan\_Kiamco](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/nathan_kiamco/32/318256_2.png) [@Nathan\_Kiamco](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Nathan_Kiamco)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5699 "2026-07-22T11:14:47Z")
Well my prediction was right who was eliminated tonight ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/chris/32/542_2.png) [@Chris](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5700 "2026-07-22T22:52:48Z")
I was genuinely surprised that Annabell left last night. Early on I was getting worried for Petro but then that seemed to shift to Casper in the editing. So I thought it would be between the two of them. She seemed to be doing really well and just stumbled with the multi-tasking of the dishes in the end. So we have an all-male final 4. I love that all the contestants were back for Meghan’s appearance. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5701 "2026-07-23T03:25:41Z")
Preview of Meghan’s episode > **[‘I like a lot of heat in my food’: Inside Meghan’s top-secret MasterChef episode](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/i-like-a-lot-of-heat-in-my-food-inside-meghan-s-top-secret-masterchef-episode-20260722-p60hkc.html)** > > The Duchess of Sussex, appearing as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia in an episode airing on Sunday night, reveals her and Prince Harry’s spicy side. > **[MasterChef Australia's Petro and Casper reveal what Meghan Markle was really...](https://www.nowtolove.com.au/entertainment/masterchef-australia-contestants-react-to-meghan-markle/)** > > Petro and Casper reveal what Meghan Markle is really like after the Duchess of Sussex surprised them in the MasterChef Australia kitchen. 10 provided a new trailer to News Corp this morning. [https://www.news.com.au/national/meghan-boasts-archie-and-lilibet-eat-brussels-sprouts-on-masterchef/video/96457ac9bf1995b4f21ec86ee497e03c](https://www.news.com.au/national/meghan-boasts-archie-and-lilibet-eat-brussels-sprouts-on-masterchef/video/96457ac9bf1995b4f21ec86ee497e03c) Annabel has given a couple of interviews following her exit. Turns out she grew up in Canberra but now works as a nurse at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney (she said in last night’s episode that she would return to her day job after the elimination, but also wanted to become a chef). [https://www.chattr.com.au/tv/masterchef-australia-2026-annabel-interview-on-romance/](https://www.chattr.com.au/tv/masterchef-australia-2026-annabel-interview-on-romance/) > **[MasterChef star on her exit mistake, Canberra family pride, and next move](https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9316157/annabel-lloyd-masterchef-exit-after-undercooked-dough-andy-allens-absence/)** > > Who does she think will win this year's MasterChef? ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Cee1](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/96bed5/32.png) [@Karen\_Cee1](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Karen_Cee1)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5702 "2026-07-23T05:37:14Z")
I’m guessing the winner was Petro or Vinnie ,or maybe Aaron,Casper is the weakest of the remaining cooks so I don’t think he won ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5703 "2026-07-26T02:05:46Z")
> [@Ten Network - Programs and Schedules](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/ten-network-programs-and-schedules/27542/1226): > > **Sunday 2 August** > 07:00 pm MasterChef Australia S18 E58 > 08:15 pm Watson S02 E08 > > **Monday 3 August** > 07:30 pm MasterChef Australia S18 E59 Disappointing there would be no contestant reunion and no contestants v chefs for this season. > [@JohnsonTV](#): > > If The Traitors is scheduled to start in August, that means this season of MasterChef could go all the way to the end of July, making it 15 weeks in total. Just as I predicted back on June 2. The contestant reunion would have put this season at 60 episodes, same as last season. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5704 "2026-07-26T02:33:09Z")
> [@JohnsonTV](#): > > Disappointing there would be no contestant reunion and no contestants v chefs for this season. Sunday 2 August is Today’s challenge is a MasterChef classic. First the tables are turned and the judges cook off head-to-head, before teaming up to take on the Top 3 contestants, with bragging rights on the line. ---
**Author:** ![aarontvcentral](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/aarontvcentral/32/414673_2.png) [@aarontvcentral](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/aarontvcentral)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5705 "2026-07-26T02:49:11Z")
> [@Ten Network - Programs and Schedules](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/ten-network-programs-and-schedules/27542/1226): > > 07:30 pm MasterChef Australia S18 E59 _Season 18 Final_ I am not sure this is correct. There is an episode on 9 August so there at least an episode 60 ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5706 "2026-07-26T04:44:00Z")
Meghan and this season’s contestants posed for a group photo during a filming break. ![Screenshot_20260726-144214](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/6/1/7/61791333bcbc3a21fdf45ea8bd86386df64d688e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5707 "2026-07-26T05:01:09Z")
> [@aarontvcentral](#): > > There is an episode on 9 August so there at least an episode 60 So that means Monday August 3 is the MasterChef semi-final, and Sunday August 9 is the grand final, up against the guest bedroom reveal of The Block (the first room reveal of the new season). ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5709 "2026-07-26T09:49:47Z")
The sentence “We’ve had MasterChef royalty in the kitchen before…” was omitted in the final version broadcast tonight. Meghan also gave out 30 minutes time call to each remaining contestant, which was nice. During tasting of Aaron’s dish, Meghan did a FaceTime call with Prince Harry, who was at the new section of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The Duchess introduced the three judges and the contestants to her husband. Earlier, a BTS video was posted on Instagram. > **[MasterChef Australia on Instagram: "Join us on set with Meghan...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbPlwFxE2gy/)** > > 3,797 likes, 295 comments - masterchefau on July 25, 2026: "Join us on set with Meghan 🎥 > > \#MasterChefAU | 7.00 Tonight on @channel10au | Watch + Stream Free". ---
**Author:** ![yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/34f0e0/32.png) [@yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/yellow_sock)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5710 "2026-07-26T10:16:02Z")
Meghan spoke to Harry on the phone (via facetime). And there was some “behind the scenes” visible during the call, which was good to see. Not often we see the camera crew and the lighting on the show all that often. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5711 "2026-07-26T11:08:17Z")
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**Author:** ![Nathan\_Kiamco](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/nathan_kiamco/32/318256_2.png) [@Nathan\_Kiamco](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Nathan_Kiamco)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5712 "2026-07-26T11:11:22Z")
It’ll be interesting how the ratings goes for this episode ---
**Author:** ![Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Apple75)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5713 "2026-07-26T12:07:08Z")
A season high? I feel people who hate will watch to see how Meghan ‘performs’ if that’s the right word, and people who like them will also probably tune in. So could get a season high to date. I doubt people will boycott since even haters will watch to find something to hate on ---
**Author:** ![Nathan\_Kiamco](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/nathan_kiamco/32/318256_2.png) [@Nathan\_Kiamco](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Nathan_Kiamco)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5714 "2026-07-26T12:19:17Z")
You’d reckon Meghan is faking in this episode. Because after all she is an actress ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366/5715 "2026-07-26T21:34:59Z")
> **[The heartbreaking reason Petro Papathomas’ biggest MasterChef Australia...](https://www.nowtolove.com.au/entertainment/masterchef-australia-petro-papathomas-final-three/)** > > From cooking for Meghan Markle to honouring his late YiaYia, Petro reflects on the journey that’s changed his future forever. TV Week interview with Petro [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366.md?page=280) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/masterchef-australia/366.md?page=282)