This is absolutely devastating. Network 10 has revealed that longstanding Masterchef judges Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris will not be returning to MasterChef next year.
“Despite months of negotiation, 10 has not been able to reach a commercial agreement that was satisfactory to Matt, Gary and George,” Chief executive officer Paul Anderson shared in a statement.
“We would like to thank Gary, George and Matt for their contribution over the past 11 years.
“MasterChef Australia has always been about ordinary Australians doing extraordinary things for the love of food and we believe it is very important to continue that ethos.
“Australia is full of remarkable cooking talent and we can’t wait to introduce another group – and the next generation of exceptional judges – in season 12 of MasterChef Australia next year.”
Whilst the return of George Calombaris would be deeply problematic amidst his current legal trouble, we can’t fathom a season of Masterchef without Matt Preston.
If Network 10 had any spine whatsoever they would fight tooth and nail to keep culinary zaddy Matt Preston. He is the show.
Revisit Matt Preston’s disgusting… disgustingly good moment
