MasterChef Australia fans want popular star to be a judge in 2025 season

MasterChef Australia fans have been begging for a celebrity Australian chef to be a judge on the show in 2025. We wouldn’t be mad if that happened!

After a shocking death Jock Zonfrillo and leaving Melissa Leongthere was a huge change in the jury, Sofia Levin, Jean-Christophe Novelli AND Poh Ling Yeow joining a long-time judge Andy Allen.

In a Facebook fan group, viewers discussed whether the new judges bring anything to the show, with many demanding that a specific person join the jury.

“After enough time of analysis, I still believe that Shannon Bennett would be a better judge than any of the current ones,” one user said.

Many fans agreed with this sentiment, with one writing, “I would love to see Shannon Bennett as a judge,” and another noting, “Shannon Bennet was my first choice.”

“I agree with you. Shannon Bennett has put in so much time over the past few years that he would feel very used. And I like him and the way he has commented and supported the contestants,” wrote another.

Shannon founded Vue de Monde, a fine dining restaurant in Melbourne, and has appeared on numerous shows Chef for years.

Elsewhere on Facebook, fans called for Curtis Stone to evaluate the program full-time, while others claimed that OG George Kalombaris, Matt PrestonAND Gary Mehigan was the best panel so far.

Masterchef Australia fans defend current judges

However, a large group of viewers came to the defense of the current judges.

“Okay guys this is the first year with the new judges, they are finding their place in the kitchen and feeling like Andy. Of course it won’t be the same show without Jock BUT the show has to go on,” one fan said.

“I love all the judges. They are amazing,” added another.

A third agreed: “I wish people would stop complaining. I like the show and I love the judges.”

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