Rumours have surfaced that MasterChef Australia won’t be replacing late judge Jock Zonfrillo for the 2024 season.
Although casting has already commenced for the next batch of contestants, the same can’t be said about a third judge.
According to the Herald Sun, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen may allegedly continue judging the show as a duo and we’re not mad about it.
This comes after the Scottish chef was found dead in Melbourne on May 1.
MasterChef judges Andy Allen and Melissa Leong might QUIT following Jock Zonfrillo’s death
Fans have also speculated whether Andy and Melissa would remain on the show following the death of their co-star.
“Has anyone ever thought, ‘What if Mel and Andy decide not to continue being judges next season?’” one Facebook user wrote on a MasterChef fan page.
“That crossed my mind too,” another fan admitted.
Other viewers noted that it wouldn’t be the first time Ten scrapped an entire judging panel. In 2019, the network bid farewell to longtime judges Matt Preston, George Calombaris and Gary Mehigan.
“Like in any other job, none of us are indispensable,” another person wrote. “There will always be someone to take our place no matter how loved, talented they/you/we are.”
However, there were a number of loyal fans who said Jock would want Andy and Melissa to continue fronting MasterChef without him. And TBH, we hope they stay too!
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