MasterChef Australia‘s new season has been rescheduled to launch on Sunday (May 7) evening following the death of judge Jock Zonfrillo.
The 15th season of the Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia cooking competition had been set to launch this past Sunday in Australia but was postponed after it emerged Zonfrillo had unexpectedly died aged 46.
Zonfrillo’s family have given their blessing to Network 10’s plan, according to the channel. Filming had already wrapped, with Zonfrillo, Andy Allen and Melissa Leong the judging trio. A special dedicated to the chef and broadcaster will air directly before the episode on current affairs show The Sunday Project.
“With the full support of Jock Zonfrillo’s family, MasterChef Australia will air at 7.30pm on Sunday, May 7,” said the report.
“MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo took great pride in challenging and coaching the contestants and of course inspiring a nation of home cooks.
“It...
The 15th season of the Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia cooking competition had been set to launch this past Sunday in Australia but was postponed after it emerged Zonfrillo had unexpectedly died aged 46.
Zonfrillo’s family have given their blessing to Network 10’s plan, according to the channel. Filming had already wrapped, with Zonfrillo, Andy Allen and Melissa Leong the judging trio. A special dedicated to the chef and broadcaster will air directly before the episode on current affairs show The Sunday Project.
“With the full support of Jock Zonfrillo’s family, MasterChef Australia will air at 7.30pm on Sunday, May 7,” said the report.
“MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo took great pride in challenging and coaching the contestants and of course inspiring a nation of home cooks.
“It...
- 5/3/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
“MasterChef Australia” host Jock Zonfrillo has died at age 46.
The award-winning chef’s tragic death was revealed by Australian television network Network 10 on the same day the latest season of “MasterChef” was due to air.
Zonfrillo — from Glasgow, Scotland — was found dead at a house in Melbourne in the early hours of Monday morning, the BBC reported. His death isn’t being treated as suspicious, according to Victoria Police.
The star’s family said in a statement: “For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you have your next whisky,” adding their hearts were “shattered.”
Zonfrillo is survived by his wife, Lauren Fried, and his four children.
Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved member of the MasterChef Australia family.
The award-winning chef’s tragic death was revealed by Australian television network Network 10 on the same day the latest season of “MasterChef” was due to air.
Zonfrillo — from Glasgow, Scotland — was found dead at a house in Melbourne in the early hours of Monday morning, the BBC reported. His death isn’t being treated as suspicious, according to Victoria Police.
The star’s family said in a statement: “For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you have your next whisky,” adding their hearts were “shattered.”
Zonfrillo is survived by his wife, Lauren Fried, and his four children.
Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved member of the MasterChef Australia family.
- 5/1/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Jock Zonfrillo, a celebrated chef and a judge on MasterChef Australia, has died. He was 46.
“With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday,” said a statement from the Zonfrillo family shared with The Hollywood Reporter. “So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you have your next whisky.”
No cause of death was given.
“Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved member of the MasterChef Australia family. Jock passed away in Melbourne yesterday,” said a statement from...
“With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday,” said a statement from the Zonfrillo family shared with The Hollywood Reporter. “So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you have your next whisky.”
No cause of death was given.
“Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved member of the MasterChef Australia family. Jock passed away in Melbourne yesterday,” said a statement from...
- 5/1/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jock Zonfrillo, the MasterChef Australia judge and award-winning Scottish chef, has died unexpectedly. He was 46.
His family confirmed his death in a statement: “With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday.
“So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be in his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you next have a whisky.”
A new season of MasterChef Australia was due to air this week, but has been postponed.
In a statement, Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia said: “Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved...
His family confirmed his death in a statement: “With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday.
“So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we’re too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be in his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you next have a whisky.”
A new season of MasterChef Australia was due to air this week, but has been postponed.
In a statement, Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia said: “Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia are deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Jock Zonfrillo, a beloved...
- 5/1/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
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