The three minute tribute to Jock was really well done.
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Damn. That hit me
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I am in tears. 
Yes it was 
still feeling sad after seeing it
Firstly, am not surprised with the winner.
And then there was that final tribute. We all knew it was coming, but my gosh, that was emotional. Not a dry eye out there.
Give it up to Jock Zonfrillo.
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Weâre so grateful to have Jock on our screens and welcoming him into our lounge rooms with Andy and Mel.
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For me, it was unexpected but also knew it the tribute to Jock. Like man, that really hit me so hard.
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Beautiful tribute. Very fitting.
Hopefully there will be a video of that tribute soon
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Such an underwhelming season but a beautiful tribute to Jock at the end of the episodes.
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Brent Was Back To Win.
Brent Draper Wins MasterChef Australia 2023.
After choosing to leave the competition in 2021 to focus on his mental health, Brent Draper returned this season more determined than ever to take home the illustrious title, and tonight, he was crowned the winner of MasterChef Australia 2023.
Tonightâs grand finale saw Brent and Rhiannon enter the MasterChef kitchen for the last time. The challenge ahead of them consisted of two rounds and the contestant with the most points at the end of the night would be crowned the winner.
In the first round, Brent and Rhiannon had to choose from one of three challenges set by each of the judges. Melissaâs was selected, leaving the contestants to cook âA Dish That Tells A Storyâ in just 75 minutes before each dish was scored out of 10.
Brent recreated the pork dish he made in his first cook of the season to tell the story of his growth. He cooked pork chop with tamarind glaze, roasted cabbage and salsa. He reflected on his journey and how he rebuilt himself from some of his darkest days. This whole season he was determined to show his young son, Alfie, that you can get past hard times.
Rhiannon channelled her beloved late mother, Sue and her growth during the competition. She cooked pork in her honour, opting for crispy pork belly, citrus caramel, fennel and orange salad with crispy shallots.
The tastings were filled with emotion. Jock could see the story on Brentâs plate and the evolution of the dish itself as well as the cook. He said the pork was blindingly perfect and Andy gave it a round of applause. Tasting Rhiannonâs dish, Andy noted that the pork hit the crispy brief, but he wished there was more of her delicious sauce to go with it. Melissa noted that the dish told a story of love and Jock confirmed that Rhiannonâs mum would be proud of the dish with its rustic, troppo charm. The judges revealed their round one scores, with Brent taking the lead on 29 points to Rhiannonâs 25.
Round two saw a pressure test like no other, set by culinary superstar and Dessert Mastersâ judge, Amaury Guichon, the most influential pâtissier in the world with over 50 million followers. Amaury revealed that Brent and Rhiannon had to recreate his beautiful pocket watch dessert. It was layers upon layers of intricate dessert elements topped with a glass-like sugar dome. From the bottom up, the pocket watch included a double chocolate chip cookie, a coffee hazelnut financier, a coffee and chocolate cremeux, a strong espresso coffee caramel and a chocolate mousse. On top was a shiny chocolate glaze and the final outer layer was a chocolate dip. Brent and Rhiannon had five hours and 45 minutes to complete the dish before the judges and Amaury scored it out of 10.
It was Brentâs first pressure test of the season and desserts were never his strength. His first blunder was a seized caramel that he was able to rectify. The sugar dome was a hurdle that Amaury warned contestants about, but Brent managed to create it on the first try. However, in order to attach it to the pocket watch, he had to smooth down the dome on a hot cast iron tray, knowing if left too long, it would warp and deflate, which was exactly what happened. With no back up, Brent soldiered on to remaining elements and with just two minutes left, he realised his bow and crown were upside down and he was able to quickly correct its position. He was emotional, but aside from the wonky dome, he was immensely proud of what he plated.
Rhiannon had two pressure tests under her belt but knew that desserts were not a strength of hers. She started off strong but an error with her mousse forced her to start the element again, which snowballed into rushing through remaining elements. With everything finally assembled, Rhiannon made the mistake of pouring her chocolate dip over her layered elements instead of the shiny glaze. She was flustered and worried this would affect the textures and throw her whole dish out, but Amaury guided her to push on and pour the glaze, then dip again. Her final hurdle came in the shape of the sugar dome. Her first one cracked, then she lost her second attempt mid-try. The pressure set in, as did the tears. After a pep talk from Jock, the smile returned to Rhiannonâs face, and she was back in the game. She returned to the sugar dome and finally nailed one, plating up with just seconds to spare.
Taking his dish to the judges, Brent was relieved and he reflected on his first season and that hard moment in his life. Amaury thought he did a great job, with flavours similar to his dish and textures quite close. Jock was immensely proud of Brentâs efforts and commended his dish. Melissa agreed and Andy complimented its careful construction as being a big part of its success.
Rhiannonâs dish was complimented for her excellent sugar dome. Upon tasting, Amaury noted that her textures were not what they should have been, because of her misstep with the glaze and dip elements. Her financier was well received and overall, her chocolate and coffee flavours were well-balanced. Jock complimented her chocolate work, her dome and flavours. Melissa was glad she pushed through her sugar work but admitted the dish lacked some of its joy given the textural issues.
Rhiannon scored a 27/40, giving her a total of 52 points. Brent scored 34/40 which took him to a total of 63 points, securing him the win and the title of MasterChef Australia 2023.
Brent was overwhelmed and reflected on the journey that had been. He acknowledged that MasterChef had changed his life and he was so proud of his efforts this season. He was awarded $250,000 and secured his name on the coveted trophy. Rhiannonâs immense efforts across the whole season were congratulated and she was awarded a runner up prize of $40,000, while Declan in third place was awarded $10,000 to pursue his food dreams.
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Rhiannon lost points in the pressure test, first by pouring her chocolate dip over her entremet instead of the shiny glaze (which changed the texture of the dessert), then by not fixing the crack on the finished dish.
Brent was a well deserved winner though, a redemption for his withdrawal midway through season 13.
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Thatâs a matter of opinion.
MasterChef Australia: #1 Entertainment Show.
MasterChef Australia Puts Entertainment On The Menu With The Winner Announced Dishing Up #1 Show In Key Demos And #1 Entertainment Show In Total People.
The Winner Announced: 1.04 million national viewers. Peaked at 1.09 million.
The Winner Announced: 158% bigger than its competition.
The Winner Announced: #1 show in under 50s, 25 to 54s and 16 to 39s.
Grand Finale: 900,000 national viewers. Peaked at 1.06 million.
Grand Finale: 37% bigger than its competition.
Grand Finale: #2 show in under 50s, 25 to 54s and 16 to 39s.
The Winner Announced and Grand Finale were the #1 and #2 shows of the night in under 50s, 25 to 54s and 16 to 39s.
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806,000 total national audience across the season.
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#1 in its timeslot in 25 to 54s and 16 to 39s across the season.
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Biggest live stream audience for the series.
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Biggest BVOD audiences for the series.
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Live stream up 32% year-on-year.
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BVOD up 21% year-on-year.
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VOZ Total audience lifts 27% on overnights.
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Australians got a taste of TV in world-first for the franchise with the BarbeRue Sauce exclusively at Coles.
Last night, fans, families and foodies were enthralled as Brent Draper took the title of MasterChef Australia 2023 in The Winner Announced that was watched by 1.04 million Australians.
The Grand Finale was the #2 show in all key demos, setting the table for The Winner Announced as main course was the #1 show of the night in all key demos.
Throughout the season**, MasterChef Australia** was watched by a national total average audience of 806,000 and achieved its biggest live stream and BVOD audiences ever.
The power of the new VOZ ratings system has come to the fore with MasterChef Australia, showing the full picture of the true viewing audience with an average increase of 27% on overnight audiences with the inclusion live stream and BVOD, demonstrating the growth and power of digital viewers in Australia.
This season had the biggest audiences ever on 10 Play with live stream averaging 29,000 viewers up 32% on 2022, and BVOD averaging 81,000 viewers up 21% year-on-year.
This season also saw a global-first for the franchise with MasterChef Australia and Coles rolling out the smoky, sweet and very spicy, BarbeRue Sauce to Australian shelves.
The challenge-winning condiment gave audiences a taste of TV in their kitchens with the BarbeRue Sauce available for a limited time at Coles stores around Australia.
And fans took to social media to continue the conversation and share the love of MasterChef Australia with strong engagement and combined impressions on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter exceeding 108.6 million.
MasterChef Australia season in review:
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National total average audience (including 7-day TV and BVOD): 806,000 viewers.
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Live stream audience on 10 Play: 29,000 biggest ever live stream audience, up 32% on 2022.
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7 Day BVOD audience on 10 Play: 81,000 biggest ever live stream audience, up 21% on 2022.
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Facebook: Over 30.2 million impressions, over 2.7 million from the finale alone, 5.68 million reach.
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Facebook: Top post âDeclan Helping Theo with Squid in Peter Gilmoreâs Test Reelâ reaching 1.04 million.
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Instagram: 70.3 million impressions.
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Instagram: Top post âJamie Oliverâs Walk in Reelâ reaching 1.9 million.
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Twitter: Over 8.1 million impressions.
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Twitter: Top post âFinalists announced GIFâ reaching 28.6K.
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TikTok: 11.3 million video views.
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TikTok: Top post âPearlâs Taste Test Video image reaching 2.6 million.
This yearâs MasterChef Australia has been like no other following the sudden and tragic passing of beloved judge Jock Zonfrillo.
This season was dedicated to Jock and his family. We hope audiences enjoyed it as a celebration of Jockâs work, life and irrepressible passion for food.
MasterChef Australia is produced for Network 10 by Endemol Shine Australia.
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Sorry but I think the winner should be based on merit, not by what they went through.
By all means Brent nailed the dessert last night and deserved the win on that and his previous dish, but those who think he deserved to win because he pulled out before and then came back doesnât make sense.
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IMO Brent won against the opposition on the day. What he went through was just his back story and not why he won. I would have preferred Declan or Theo to win but was ok with Brent but believe Rhiannon was very lucky to make the finale. Seemed to be a lovely lady but an average home cook!
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Brent Draper was on The Project earlier tonight.
Newly-crowned @MasterChefAU champion Brent Draper formed a special bond with Jock Zonfrillo in 2021, and he tells us how winning in Jockâs last season has been bittersweet.
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Tribute to Jock seen at the end of the final (click link)
Remembering Jock Zonfrillo đ¤ pic.twitter.com/HgduRH3iCK
â Channel 10 (@Channel10AU) July 17, 2023
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Beautiful
Julie Goodwin and Sarah Todd (Fans v Favourites) and Brent Draper and Rhiannon Anderson (Secrets and Surprises) are at the Logies tonight.
Melissa and EP Marty Benson accepted the award for most popular reality program. Melissa said she flew into Sydney at 7am on the day of the ceremony after a 20-hour plane trip from New York where she had been filming stuff.
EDIT: the guy standing behind Mel and Rhiannonâs shoulders is David Forster from Endemol Shine, who is also an executive producer of MasterChef and Australian Survivor.
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