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Nat Thaipaun was crowned MasterChef champion in 2024.

‘I’m a sucker for any pub’: MasterChef winner Nat Thaipun’s go-to spots to eat and drink

This rising star of Australia’s food scene shares her favourite pubs, restaurants, cafes and fine diners. Plus, the broccoli dish that makes her housemates shudder.

  • Jane Rocca

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John Torode on a visit to Sydney.

Second MasterChef UK host sacked for behaviour on the show

John Torode was found to have used racist language by the same legal review that upheld a raft of allegations against his co-host Gregg Wallace.

  • Anita Singh
As a report into allegations against MasterChef UK host Gregg Wallace landed, Ofcom announced a probe into a Gaza documentary shown by the broadcaster.

BBC battles to contain MasterChef UK scandal as regulator flags Gaza doco probe

The same day a report upheld dozens of allegations against MasterChef UK host Gregg Wallace, the BBC found itself in strife over another issue.

  • SYLVIA HUI
Gregg Wallace is planning to sue the BBC and the MasterChef makers claiming discrimination.

‘Won’t go quietly’: Sacked MasterChef host flags discrimination lawsuit

Gregg Wallace was sacked from the BBC show this week amid allegations of groping and inappropriate behaviour.

  • Anita Singh and Robert Mendick
Gregg Wallace (right) with MasterChef co-host John Torode.

MasterChef UK host sacked as 50 more people make allegations against him

Gregg Wallace stepped away from the show in November amid a number of allegations of sexual misconduct. Now dozens of more claims spanning decades have emerged.

  • Anita Singh
Gold Logie nominees Ally Langdon, Lisa Millar, Hamish Blake, Julia Morris, Poh Ling Yeow and Sonia Kruger at the Sydney Opera House.

Women dominate Gold Logie 2025 nominations as new award honours legend

Many heavyweight acting legends were overlooked for new talent this year, signalling a degree of generational change.

  • Louise Rugendyke
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“No one wants to be feeling like they need to undo a zipper … well, before you want to undo the zipper.”

Former MasterChef favourite Marion Grasby’s cooking commandments

The businesswoman, TV presenter and cookbook author on an ideal date-night menu, culinary authenticity – and finding the sublime in food.

  • Benjamin Law
Judges Jean-Christophe Novelli, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Andy Allen return for MasterChef Australia: Back to Win 2025

Your favourite former MasterChef contestants have come back to win. We rank their chances

No one knows more about the quirks of MasterChef contestants than resident recapper Ben Pobjie. Here are his top (and bottom) contenders for the new season.

  • Ben Pobjie
Poh Ling Yeow enters her second season as a judge on MasterChef.

‘I feel horrible doing this’: Inside Poh’s hardest challenge yet

The TV-grown cooking superstar is widely regarded as a national treasure. But going into MasterChef: Back to Win, this time as a judge, she’s not totally convinced of her talents.

  • Meg Watson
Enter Via Laundry chef and founder Helly Raichura. 22 July 2021.

The underrated local gems (and fine diners) this top chef loves eating at the most

The Enter Via Laundry chef and memorable MasterChef guest opens her little black book of food and dining recommendations in Australia and overseas.

  • Jane Rocca

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