Masterchef Australia 2020

jester77

New judges announced

Hard to feel excited about the show now

Mr E

Ah I'll give them a chance. It will still be a group of likable contestants and strong production values.

Mellor

Andy is a solid choice.
He’s probably the biggest masterchef success story. He’s down to earth, likeable, and a very very good chef.

I’m not sure who the girl is. Jocko is a highly decorated Australian chef. But I don’t know if he’s the right style for masterchef.

Heston won't be back.

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/celebrity-chef-heston-blumenthal-has-been-booted-from-masterchef/news-story/12c07b06aa9963835765dce644538a42

I wasn't a fan of him and hated when they devoted a full week to him. I know there are others that will miss him though.

nothing

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Heston won't be back.

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/celebrity-chef-heston-blumenthal-has-been-booted-from-masterchef/news-story/12c07b06aa9963835765dce644538a42

I wasn't a fan of him and hated when they devoted a full week to him. I know there are others that will miss him though.

I'll miss him, but sure he's on Crazy Delicious as a main judge on Channel 4 at the moment, and no doubt he has plenty other TV work lined up.

Awful about the restaurants underpaying staff, wasn't a Jamie Oliver one in trouble recently for similar issues (also went out of business)?

Mellor

jester77 wrote: »

New judges announced

Hard to feel excited about the show now

I felt the same when the judges were lost.
But just found out that the contestants are going t obe made up of 24 previous contestants (Reynold, Tessa, Poh). Pretty clever.

new thread time?

stargazer 68

Mellor wrote: »

I felt the same when the judges were lost.
But just found out that the contestants are going t obe made up of 24 previous contestants (Reynold, Tessa, Poh). Pretty clever.

new thread time?

Really? Fed up now of rehashing old contestants - Survivor, MKR, The Block, etc
They must get thousands of applications from people to pick from.

Mellor

Dovies wrote: »

Really? Fed up now of rehashing old contestants - Survivor, MKR, The Block, etc
They must get thousands of applications from people to pick from.

Most of those shows are fabricated and a bit crap.

One of the parts of MasterChef I like over other shows is that it's genuinely about the cooking, the standard is very high. And over the years you get to know judges, guests chefs, past contestants pretty well.
Bring back old contestants, many of whom are now professionals means the standard is going to be very high. And you've already established an awareness of many of them.

I'm much more interested seeing some of my favourites back than 24 strangers. It's also a good way to make connection with the audience after the judges leaving.

Mr E

Mod: I moved the last few posts from the 2019 thread and made a 2020 thread.

Mr E

Getting close now - starts on April 13th.
I wonder if the whole thing has finished filming? If not, I think COVID-19 might delay the start (or interrupt the season, mid-flow)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq5lwYWg4S4

Mellor

Mr E wrote: »

Getting close now - starts on April 13th.
I wonder if the whole thing has finished filming? If not, I think COVID-19 might delay the start (or interrupt the season, mid-flow)

I'd say it's definitely been filmed.

stargazer 68

Mellor wrote: »

I'd say it's definitely been filmed.

Oh I hope it has!

Mellor

Dovies wrote: »

Oh I hope it has!

It's always filmed in advance. And the cases in Victoria haven't been that bad.

jester77

Not so psyched for this season. They are also bringing back previous contestants to try and recover from losing the hosts.
Will be interesting to see how it goes without them.

Mellor

Kicked off tonight. Standard was obviously through the roof

Have it on the way down to watch later, can't wait now as I had no idea about the format this year until today. Changes to the living arraignments this year too I believe. They are living in two's and have access to phones and can see family at weekends which I suspect was the only way they could convince some to take part.

jester77

Ramsey carried the judges through that, will be interesting to see how it continues next week without him, although having Katy Perry on doesn't bode well. Very sappy episode and some amazing cooking but it lacks the amateur home cook magic that made it great to watch.

Poh being there as a contestant annoyed me. Doesn't need it.

EDIT: Actually there are 3 or 4 who don't need to be there.

Mellor

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Poh being there as a contestant annoyed me. Doesn't need it.

EDIT: Actually there are 3 or 4 who don't need to be there.

Define need to be there?

Reynald runs a successful dessert bar, and has recently opened a restaurant - I'd guess he try to show that side more this season.
I don't think he needs to be there. But it's obviously boost for him if he wins this season. And I'd be more interested having him there than some random for S7 who wrote a cook book and went back to working at a bank.

Mr E

Guys, it's an all-stars season. Survivor Australia just had one, and it was one of the best seasons of survivor I've ever seen (including 40 US seasons).

Give it a chance.

stargazer 68

Took me a while to recognise some of them. Reece has lost 35KG and shaved his head!!!

Mr E

Just finished the first episode.

A lot of people thought the show wouldn't be good without George, Garry and Matt, but the new judges are excellent (especially Andy).

Uncertainty has been washed away. Glad this show is back.

Mr E

Episode 2....

Chris

looked like he wanted to punch Gordon in the face. Bad day in the kitchen!

Poh

looked rattled too.

Great episode.

Mr E

Mr E wrote: »

Just finished the first episode.

A lot of people thought the show wouldn't be good without George, Garry and Matt, but the new judges are excellent (especially Andy).

Uncertainty has been washed away. Glad this show is back.

It's doing what it's always done really and being about the contestants and the cooking and shunning other reality TV tropes. I think getting Katie Perry there after 12 years of using her music is cool too.

popsy09

Sorry if it's completely obvious but where can I watch it I can't see the new series on sky 🤣

RoryMurphyJnr

What Popsy said.
It usually airs on W but no sign of it in the planner.

Mellor

RoryMurphyJnr wrote: »

What Popsy said.
It usually airs on W but no sign of it in the planner.

Episodes are only airing in Australia this week. I'd assume people are downloading it.

VinLieger

So with them pulling out all the stops, paying to bring back all these ex contestants who have jobs businesses and families then add katie perry and whoever else they will have showing up on top of it, how much do you think all that cost vs what george gary and matt were asking for?

jester77

VinLieger wrote: »

So with them pulling out all the stops, paying to bring back all these ex contestants who have jobs businesses and families then add katie perry and whoever else they will have showing up on top of it, how much do you think all that cost vs what george gary and matt were asking for?

Probably covered by the sponsors. Next week will be interesting without Ramsey, he did a good job this week. The judges are not too bad, Andy has charisma, but the chemistry that the 3 lads had is what made the show special.

Mellor

jester77 wrote: »

Probably covered by the sponsors. Next week will be interesting without Ramsey, he did a good job this week. The judges are not too bad, Andy has charisma, but the chemistry that the 3 lads had is what made the show special.

The three last had 11 years to build that chemistry. Can expect anyone to match that in a season.
But agree, Andy has charisma. Just a genuinely really nice bloke.

VinLieger

jester77 wrote: »

Probably covered by the sponsors. Next week will be interesting without Ramsey, he did a good job this week. The judges are not too bad, Andy has charisma, but the chemistry that the 3 lads had is what made the show special.

Indeed so its probably more and maybe even multiples more to do what, make a worse show? because recreating that chemistry built over 11 yearz will be impossible.

As you day the 3 lads were a massive part of what made the show so good, the format and culture are key as well but it all revolved around them.

Im only on episode 2 but so far im not a fan of Melissa, theres nothing natural about her it all just seems a bit forced

Well my google feed has told me who is not winning this due to being kicked off for getting arrested.

Ben

jester77

VinLieger wrote: »

Indeed so its probably more and maybe even multiples more to do what, make a worse show? because recreating that chemistry built over 11 yearz will be impossible.

As you day the 3 lads were a massive part of what made the show so good, the format and culture are key as well but it all revolved around them.

Im only on episode 2 but so far im not a fan of Melissa, theres nothing natural about her it all just seems a bit forced

I thought she did ok last night in the elimination challenge, first time I thought she could fit in.

Deleted User wrote: »

Well my google feed has told me who is not winning this due to being kicked off for getting arrested.

Ben

You might want to stay away from those instagram/twitter links that the show keeps showing for the contestants. From what I've read, it is pretty easy to find out who is no longer in the show. Surprised they didn't put something in place to prevent this.

Mr E

Up to date now. Harsh on the person who went home though (even though their interaction with Andy at the end was hilarious)

Really warming to Jock too. He seems to be a great guy. Not sure I'd want to be in his kitchen if things are going to hell though!
(Probably the same with any three hat or michelin star chef...)

Great season so far!

Mr E

Another week down. I'm up to date (as of Sunday's elimination episode).
I think I expected that person to get much further.

Garry George and Matt who? The new judges are excellent. I may even prefer them.

Mellor

Mr E wrote: »

Another week down. I'm up to date (as of Sunday's elimination episode).
I think I expected that person to get much further.

Garry George and Matt who? The new judges are excellent. I may even prefer them.

Just wasn’t his day. You could tell Andy was thrilled to be sending him home.

Mr E

The auction was such a feel-good episode. The bidding was lots of fun and the reaction of the winner was fantastic.

stargazer 68

Mr E wrote: »

The auction was such a feel-good episode. The bidding was lots of fun and the reaction of the winner was fantastic.

It was good. Didn't like the previous episode with the crowd. Too noisy imo

Mellor

Serving up a crisp sandwich in an elimination :eek:

Mr E

Open sandwich with home made crisps with nice toppings.

Mellor

Mr E wrote: »

Open sandwich with home made crisps with nice toppings.

I was more :eek: at the idea when he said he was trying it.
The execution was

stargazer 68

I love Sarah Tsao - she's so excitable and enthusiastic about everything!

Mel answering the phone to take a booking

stargazer 68

Katy Perry on this week!

Mr E

Twists week is pretty savage.... I think the pressure test twist was cruel (especially in a baking challenge) and the casualty was a big surprise.

She made a rod for her own back by changing the order.

Pulled at the heartstrings though...

Mr E

The Katy Perry episode was amazing. Loved it. She's hilarious.

Mellor

Mr E wrote: »

The Katy Perry episode was amazing. Loved it. She's hilarious.

I had such a low expectation. Thought she’d be a gimp.
But she was brilliant. genuinely very funny. And very honest with her opinion too.

She was a riot. I thought it was hilarious when she kept looking straight at the camera

Odd that there seemed to be a few of the contestants missing from upstairs during the challenge and back during the master class.

nothing

Really enjoyed twist week, can't wait to see the elimination from today

Brief mention of

Ben being gone

in the elimination and it was business as usual. Do think I read what the arrest was for?

Sorry to see

Hayden

go, I quite liked them.

Mr E

Yeah that exit was definitely a surprise. Thought he would go further.

As for

Ben

, I can't find any concrete info.