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Exclusive: Surprising reason Vinnie’s girlfriend’s gantry advice broke the MasterChef rules

by Danica Baker

MasterChef Australia 2026 winner Vinnie Gibaldi has lifted the lid on what eliminated contestants are and aren’t allowed to say from the gantry, after fans accused him of having an unfair advantage when his girlfriend helped him from the balcony during the finale.

ICYMI, Vinnie almost forgot to add coconut to his dessert in the Pressure Test, but his girlfriend, Bridget, noticed and called out to him to remind him.

The move has been called “unfair” by fans on social media, and in an exclusive interview with Chattr, Vinnie said that people in the gantry aren’t supposed to give advice during a Pressure Test, but the reasoning behind it isn’t to do with fairness.

“We’re encouraged to give support from the gantry, but not advice during Pressure Tests,” he explained. “Because you don’t have the recipe, so you could yell out the wrong info and mess up the person.”

Vinnie said that while some of his fellow castmates tried to block out voices from the gantry, he loved hearing from his fellow contestants and loved ones from above, because it reminded him that he was cooking on MasterChef.

“I quite like when people talk from the gantry because sometimes in those cooks you can become like really hyper-focused, and you kind of lose sight. So having that bit of chatter just kind of opens up what you’re doing a bit more. I feel, or for me, it kind of like realigns what’s happening, and it helps me out. But some people don’t like it. Some people do,” he said.

“It’s nice to have the people that you care about and your friends and your family cheer you on and support you always. I feel like that’s really special.”

Vinnie added that having his girlfriend watching on at the finale was extra special, because she’s the one who secretly signed him up for the show.

“It was nice to see her at the finale because she’s really supported me from the very, very beginning, and she’s the reason why I was on the show in the first place,” he told Chattr.

“It was just so nice, coming from cooking rustic Italian home food to cooking something that’s sophisticated and elevated and just done really well. It was nice to show her that being away for this time, I wasn’t just doing nothing. I was actually working hard,” he laughed.

MasterChef Vinnie with the trophy. Image: Ten.
MasterChef Vinnie with the trophy. Image: Ten.

Vinnie reveals whether the contestants and judges stuck around for the entire five hour Pressure Test in the finale

The MasterChef Australia finale saw Vinnie and Petro given a Pressure Test that lasted a whopping five hours, and the lengthy challenge had viewers questioning what the judges and contestants did while the two finalists were cooking.

Vinnie told Chattr that those ex-contestants and loved ones in the gantry remained there for the entire five hours, but took a few breaks here and there.

“The gantry people, you get a little break. I can’t remember how many breaks they had, but they would have had a few breaks. I honestly was kind of just locked into what I was doing,” he said.

Runner-up Petro pointed out that no one in the gantry had a chair, so they were pretty tired by the time the challenge ended, too.

“They’re there the whole time, which is pretty nuts. So I think they were wrecked as well. It’s pretty stressful watching Pressure Tests from the gantry. You’re not cooking, but you’re kind of in it too, so it’s really stressful.”

Vinnie added that the judges were also roaming the kitchen for the majority of the five hour challenge.

“A lot of the time, the judges do stay and watch. They probably have a break here and there, but they are there with you. They’re in there with you. It’s not like they start and then they go have a break. They’re there.”

Vinnie added that towards the end of the cook, Andy gave him the inspiration he needed to get through the final leg of the Pressure Test.

“There was a part where it was like four and a half hours into the Pressure Test, and I just kind of stood there. I was like, ‘Oh my god,’” he explained. “And then Andy comes up to me and he goes, ‘Mate, just think about the beer after this.'”

Vinnie confirmed that he did have that beer straight after he finished filming, but said they were all so exhausted that they headed to bed shortly after.

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Exclusive: MasterChef’s Vinnie and Petro admit filming ‘fake’ finale episode: ‘Weird’

by Tara Watson

Vinnie Gibaldi was crowned the winner of MasterChef Australia 2026 after defeating Petro Papathomas in a tense two-round grand finale.

In the finale, the pair first tackled a Superstar Mystery Box featuring ingredients calling back to celebrity guests from throughout the season. Vinnie was forced into a dramatic last-minute pivot after overcooking his duck, switching to flathead with just 15 minutes remaining. The gamble paid off, giving him a 37-32 lead from the outset.

The deciding final challenge was a mammoth five-hour Pressure Test set by pastry chef Cherish Finden, with the finalists recreating her intricate Chinese Afternoon Tea. Vinnie impressed with his ability to recover from mistakes and ultimately finished with 80 points to Petro’s 67.

After being crowned as the winner of MasterChef, Vinnie was lost for words. “I don’t really have any words…that’s just insane,” Vinnie said after winning. “I’m so so grateful for absolutely everything.”

Vinnie wins MasterChef Australia 2026.
Vinnie wins MasterChef Australia 2026. Image: Ten.

Despite clearly getting emotional, was this all an act? Like a lot of reality competitions, MasterChef Australia films two versions of the winner’s announcement to protect the ending from being spoiled.

This means that Vinnie only just found out that he won MasterChef — the TV announcement was one of two alternate endings filmed. In fact, Vinnie exclusively told Chattr he received a secret phone call from a producer on Sunday morning to learn of his victory.

“I found out in the morning. The producers, they did say ‘We’ll give you a call in the morning if you want?’ and I was very much like yes. I knew [I’d won] the morning of [the finale],” he told Chattr.

“It was pretty awesome. I remember I was in the car and I was just like doing a little dance. All this time, all that waiting and all the work that I put in that competition… it was very, very cool.”

Petro admits he had to film a fake MasterChef Australia finale

For Petro, he exclusively told Chattr that he only learned he was runner-up watching it on Sunday night with his friends and family. Petro admitted the show had filmed different winner outcomes.

“We filmed the multiple endings, but we didn’t find out the winner,” he said. “I found out whilst I was watching.”

This meant that Petro had to film himself winning MasterChef — only to find out months later that he placed runner-up. Brutal, right? “It is a bit weird,” Petro admits. “Yeah, it is a little bit weird. But we have to do it because we don’t want the result to leak.”

Petro places runner-up in MasterChef Australia 2026 finale.
Petro places runner-up in MasterChef Australia 2026 finale. Image: Ten.

Despite not knowing his fate, Petro had suspicions that Vinnie was the winner. “I only really found out I was runner up when I was watching it, and I kind of suspected that I was. I think I had already processed a bit of it,” he shared.

“But obviously, there is still some disappointment about the results, and maybe I wish I’d done better or that sort of stuff. But I’m just putting that behind me and being grateful for what I was a part of and what I was able to do, and move on to the next.”

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Exclusive: MasterChef winner Vinnie reveals how Andy Allen is opening career doors for him post-show

by Danica Baker

It’s been clear for weeks that MasterChef Australia 2026 judge Andy Allen has been impressed by winner Vinnie Gibaldi‘s cooking skills, especially after offering him a job at his restaurant, Three Blue Ducks, at the end of a challenge.

However, in an exclusive interview with Chattr, Vinnie revealed that Andy has done much more than simply offer him an apprenticeship. The MasterChef judge has been actively helping Vinnie navigate his next career move, even offering to use his industry connections to help him land the right role.

“Andy has supported me a lot, and he still is supporting me,” Vinnie told Chattr in an exclusive interview. “I feel like if I were to reach out and say, you know, I do want to work at the Ducks, he would definitely facilitate that for sure.”

Vinnie added that he and Andy have discussed his next career move extensively, and said Andy believes Vinnie has bigger things in store than working for him.

“He’s also got my best interests in mind, and I feel like he reckons that maybe the Ducks isn’t the best place to further what I want in terms of cooking, and it could be somewhere else. Which he would help me out with 100%.”

Vinnie explained that Andy has offered to use his contacts to help secure the MasterChef Australia 2026 winner his next big gig.

“He’s pretty much said, what kind of food do you like to eat? Find places that represent food that you like to eat, like to cook, like the vibe of and something that you might want to do in the future and then we can explore avenues like that. He’s given me like a few restaurants to look at as well and go and see.”

The accountant turned MasterChef winner said that all four of the judges were “excellent” but said that he and Andy shared a special bond.

“They all brought something different to the table, and they were all just as supportive as each other. But I just feel like I meshed with Andy a bit more because the food that he cooks is the food that I like to cook and I like to eat as well. And, in terms of that kind of connection, it was a bit easier as well, and I just feel like he’s just a good bloke.”

MasterChef winner Vinnie with the judges. Image: Ten.
MasterChef winner Vinnie with the judges. Image: Ten.

MasterChef’s Vinnie on what’s next for him and what he’ll spend his prize money on

While it sounds as though a high-profile restaurant gig could be on the cards for Vinnie thanks to Andy, the MasterChef winner told Chattr he’s keen to get his foot in the door and kickstart his cooking career as soon as possible.

“I want to take every opportunity that I can get just to get a step into the hospitality world,” he explained. “I feel like that’s really the hardest part getting in there, and then I’d love to do some pop-ups and I’d love to do some paninis, even if it’s just one day a week or something. And then even me and [my girlfriend] Brizzy talking about opening up a wine bar.”

Throughout the 2026 MasterChef season, Vinnie has mentioned that he wants to start his own sandwich shop, and he told Chattr that it’s still on the cards.

“It is, but probably a bit different now. Maybe with a changing menu, a bit more elevated,” he explained.

Vinnie bagged $250,000 for winning MasterChef Australia 2026, and said he’s hoping to use some of that money towards jumpstarting his new career.

“I would love to move out with Bridge, my girlfriend, and that would definitely help us get a place,” he said. “But then at the same time, I also want to take some opportunities, and if I can get a pop-up started, I’d love to invest in one of them and see what I can do with that.”

A huge congratulations to Vinnie on his MasterChef Australia 2026 win, and we can’t wait to see what he does next!

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The spoiler that proves whether Chantel and Wyatt actually quit The Block

by Tara Watson

Chantel and Wyatt’s first week on The Block went from bad to worse on Sunday night, with the Gold Coast couple declaring they’re ready to leave the competition.

The drama began when Foreman Dan caught one of Chantel and Wyatt‘s tradespeople helping with the team’s painting — a major breach ofThe Block rules, which require contestants to do the painting themselves.

Chantel insisted it was an innocent mistake. She said she wasn’t aware of the rule and the tradie had barely started, but some rival teams claimed they had overheard the couple discussing the plan beforehand. The issue sparked Tayla to initiate two tense body corporate meetings without a clear resolution.

Wyatt was left fuming over his ‘integrity’ being questioned by his competitor, Tayla.

Things unravelled further at the season’s first room reveal. Judges Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Marty Fox were unimpressed with most elements of Chantel and Wyatt’s guest bedroom, leaving them in fourth place with 20 points out of 30.

However, the biggest shock came when they discovered they had dramatically blown their room budget. Given $8,966 to complete the space, they had instead spent around $20,700 — almost $12,000 over budget.

This revelation came as a shock to Chantel and Wyatt, who furiously disagreed with the price estimate. Overwhelmed by their mounting problems, Chantel and Wyatt spoke in the car, revealing they wanted to quit the show. Previews then disclosed that they subsequently failed to show up at either the Block site or the contestants’ sharehouse, setting up a tense confrontation with host, Scott Cam. After the episode aired, Wyatt and Chantel told Chattr what allegedly happened off camera when they first challenged the incorrect budget figure.

So umm, does this team quit The Block before they’ve barely begun? Thankfully, the start of the season left a huge spoiler that confirms Chantel and Wyatt’s fate.

Do Chantel and Wyatt leave The Block?

Despite their threats, all the evidence suggests that Chantel and Wyatt do not exit The Block.

In season teasers, there are multiple moments that haven’t aired yet that feature the couple. In particular, a hilarious moment is set to air where Wyatt knocks out a front tooth.

Chantel and Wyatt on The Block 2026.
Chantel and Wyatt on The Block 2026. Image: Nine.

“Of course they return,” an eagle-eyed viewer wrote on Reddit. “Remember he loses the tooth in two weeks’ time. They already spoiled the drama.” As another claimed, “They return.”

However, not everyone believes the team should come back, as many have noted that Wyatt’s over-the-top response is worrying. “Someone with that much anger, going out of his way to intimidate the oldest and smallest bloke on The Block and then what looks like Scott [Cam] and the producers has no right to be on TV,” another added.

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Vinnie crowned the winner of MasterChef Australia 2026

by Danica Baker

The MasterChef Australia 2026 finale was a showdown between Petro Papathomas and Vinnie Gibaldi, and saw Vinnie crowned the winner after getting an impressive score of 80 out of 90.

Vinnie not only received bragging rights, but he also scored a grand cash prize of $250,000 as well as the coveted MasterChef Australia trophy.

The finale consisted of two challenges — a Mystery Box and a complex Pressure Test set by an international chef.

The first challenge was scored out of 10 by regular judges Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, Andy Allen and Jean-Christophe Novelli, meaning the contestants could earn a maximum of 40 points. Meanwhile, an international chef joined the panel as a guest judge for the second challenge, bringing the maximum score for that round to 50 points.

Read on to find out how the MasterChef Australia 2026 finale played out.

Petro and Vinnie in the MasterChef Australia 2026 finale. Image: Ten.
Petro and Vinnie in the MasterChef Australia 2026 finale. Image: Ten.

What happened in the first finale challenge of MasterChef Australia 2026?

The MasterChef Australia 2026 finale kicked off with a visit from Petro and Vinnie’s families, who had come to cheer them on from the gantry.

The judges announced that the first test of the day was a Mystery Box. Inside was a variety of ingredients handpicked by the guest judges this season, including flathead, duck and black garlic.

Vinnie decided to cook duck breast with a spicy glaze and artichoke skins, but it wasn’t long before he faced his first potential disaster; he overcooked his duck. After a quick breakdown, he decided to pivot to charred flathead with salsa and lemon salt.

The judges were blown away by the dish, with Andy saying the fish was cooked “perfectly” adding that he thinks the fish dish is better than the duck could have been.

Meanwhile, Petro put together two Szechuan caramel and chocolate tarts. As he was about to serve them to the judges, he realised one tart was more cooked than the other and was worried about inconsistency.

Jean-Christophe said they were “fantastic”, and while Sofia remarked that it was “heartbreakingly delicious”, she pointed out that the edge of her pastry was overcooked.

What happened in the second finale challenge of MasterChef Australia 2026?

The second finale challenge was set by world-renowned pastry chef Cherish Finden, who claimed the second task was one of the “most difficult” challenges she’s ever created, adding that she will be a “tough” judge.

Both contestants were tasked with recreating her Chinese afternoon tea, which consisted of a range of delicate cakes that required precise and advanced techniques. Petro and Vinnie were given a whopping five hours to recreate the dessert, and with the complexity of the dish, they needed every minute.

Not far into the second challenge, Vinnie messed up again, forgetting about his coconut, which was meant to be combined in with other ingredients earlier. Over on the other bench, Petro was having issues too — overwhipping his cream twice in a row.

Petro’s struggle only escalated when he realised he’d skipped an entire page of the recipe and failed to make the coconut and pandan mousse, with the disastrous challenge quickly becoming a battle of who could make the fewest mistakes.

In the end, both men finished their dessert towers, but neither was completely happy, knowing there were a number of flaws in their creations. But, it was Petro who was most disappointed in his final dish, breaking down in tears after the time ran out.

The judges loved Vinnie’s mandarin orange, and equally so with the fire crackers, but said the teapot was the weakest link on the plate.

Petro was nervous about his dish, but the judges were really impressed, with Andy saying he was “in love” with the teapots. However, Sofia and Poh were critical of the pandan mousse.

What did the MasterChef Australia judges score the finalists?

Round One – Mystery Box

Vinnie

  • Andy: 9 out of 10
  • Poh: 9 out of 10
  • Sofia: 9 out of 10
  • Jean-Christophe: 10 out of 10

Total: 37 out of 40

Petro

  • Jean-Christophe: 10 out of 10
  • Poh: 8 out of 10
  • Andy: 7 out of 10
  • Sofia: 7 out of 10

Total: 32 out of 40

Round Two – Pressure Test

Vinnie

  • Andy: 9 out of 10.
  • Poh: 9 out of 10.
  • Sofia: 9 out of 10.
  • Jean-Christophe: 8 out of 10.
  • Cherish: 8 out of 10.

Total: 43 out of 50.

Petro:

  • Jean-Christophe: 7 out of 10.
  • Poh: 7 out of 10
  • Andy: 7 out of 10.
  • Sofia: 7 out of 10.
  • Cherish: 7 out of 10.

Total: 35 out of 50.

Overall score

Petro: 67 out of 90.

Vinnie: 80 out of 90.

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Exclusive: The Block’s Chantel and Wyatt on real reason Tayla and Lisa gunned for their painting penalty: ‘Jealous’

by Danica Baker

The Block 2026‘s Chantel and Wyatt broke the show’s ‘number one’ rule during Sunday’s episode by enlisting the help of their tradie, Lachy, to paint their guest bedroom in order to get it finished on time for judging.

The Gold Coast couple said that he only helped for a matter of “seconds” and stressed that they didn’t know it wasn’t allowed. However, fellow Blockheads Tayla and Lisa were out for blood, devising a plan to call a second Body Corp in an attempt to have Chantel and Wyatt slapped with a time penalty or another punishment for their rule break.

In an exclusive interview with Chattr, Chantel and Wyatt doubled down on their claim that the painting work Lachy did was extremely minimal.

“It would have been half a metre. Like, 20 to 30 seconds,” Wyatt told us.

Chantel added that she had no clue about the painting rule, and said that it was a genuine mistake, which is why she doesn’t believe it should have blown up so much.

“Apparently, it’s a very well-known thing. It’s in The Block book of rules, and I was like ‘Dan, show me where that’s written down. Where is this rule book?’ We went hunting for the rule book, but there is no rule book. It’s just a made-up rulebook for rules that everyone’s supposed to know.”

Chantel explained that everything was fine between the The Block teams, and they all seemed to understand that she and Wyatt didn’t have any ulterior motives.

“We had a [first] small Body Corp down at McCafe, and I think from that moment I knew Tayla was going to be a little bit spicy,” Chantel explained. “I explained exactly what happened in the painting situation there at that Body Corp, and everyone said ‘Okay, no problem,’ and everyone was cool with it.”

Lisa and Tayla talking to The Block foreman Dan over painting mistake. Image: Nine.
Lisa and Tayla talking to The Block foreman Dan over painting mistake. Image: Nine.

Chantel and Wyatt believe Tayla and Lisa wanted them out to improve their own chances to win the room reveal

Chantel explained that when the second Body Corp was called, which was pushed for by Lisa and Tayla, it frustrated her that they were actively trying to get the Gold Coast couple punished over their mistake.

“They were conspiring behind our backs. The second Body Corp, that’s kind of when it all unleashed. I was taken aback because they kind of barked at us, they went hard at us, and we kind of just lost it because I was like, I’ve explained this to you guys already about a few hours ago, and so what is all of this about now?”

Wyatt added that he believes Lisa and Tayla’s motivation for pushing for a punishment over the accidental rule break ran much deeper.

“I think because they were so far from finished and they could see we were painting on Friday, because I went home with paint on me, and they obviously knew that they weren’t even up to painting yet. They’re like, ‘How could you possibly be at that point? You must have been cheating for so long.’ So they were probably a bit jealous of the progress we were making,” he said.

“They obviously wanted to slow us down or get us out of the race because obviously it was a big week. It was a house decider, so if they could eliminate us from the competition, it would make it easier for them.”

Chantel agreed with Wyatt’s theory, saying that she believes the other contestants judged them from day dot.

“That’s definitely how it came across at the time. Obviously, they didn’t know I had any experience on site, so we were just kind of like a ditzy fitness couple, and they couldn’t understand why we were ahead of the pack. So I think it definitely was a jealousy thing.”

Dan and Tayla at the second The Block Body Corp. Image: Nine.

Chantel and Wyatt explain exactly what happened behind closed doors when their tradie was painting

Chantel and Wyatt revealed that Lachy had painted less than a metre of the wall — which took a matter of seconds — before they were caught by foreman Dan.

“Not kidding, the second he touched the wall with that brush, Dan was there,” Wyatt said.

“So basically, we started painting as you’ve seen in the episode. I started rolling the middle of the ceiling, having no idea what I was doing, and then we basically finished all our chippy work. So I said to the chippies, like, ‘Alright, well, tomorrow I’ve got a bit of painting. If you’re coming in, help me paint’… and that was the plan,” he continued.

“We’re telling everyone at the share house, we’re getting our chippies in tomorrow to do the painting,” Chantel added, reiterating that they had no idea that it wasn’t allowed.

“Then Saturday rolls around, and Saturday morning I get Lachy all set up. We do a lot of taping up first for the first hour or so, and then get the paint ready, and as soon as Lachy goes to cut in — he just taps the brush on the wall — Dan shows up,” Wyatt explained.

The couple said they don’t believe that Dan’s timing was a coincidence.

“We were all mic’d up, and so I think they waited for the best moment to catch us, and I was like a deer in headlights. I stood up, and I was like, ‘I don’t understand what’s wrong,'” Chantel said.

She explained that after talking extensively with Dan about it, he believed that they were telling the truth about not knowing about the painting rule.

“When I approached him after, he’s like, ‘Look, I believe you, so I’m gonna let this one slide.’ And I’m like, ‘I’m so like, I genuinely did not know. Please, like, do not like, you know, give us any time restraints or anything like that,’ and he’s like, ‘I believe you.'”

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Vinnie and Petro’s 10 best MasterChef dishes ahead of the 2026 grand finale 

by Tom Disalvo

The 2026 MasterChef Australia finale is upon us, which has us feeling quite nostalgic about the season that was, as finalists Vinnie Gibaldi and Petro Papathomas prepare for their last-ever showdown. 

In anticipation of the finale, and because we love a walk down the memory lane of season 18, we thought it fitting to look back on the best dishes whipped up by finalists Vinnie and Petro. While they both consistently wowed the judges throughout the season (hence their top two placing!), there were a few standouts that helped the pair secure their place among the MasterChef greats.

Petro and Vinnie outside the MasterChef kitchen
Our final two! Image: Ten

Whether or not their finale dishes are able to seal a victory remains to be seen, but here’s the 10 best meals served up by MasterChef’s Vinnie and Petro ahead of the grand finale.

Vinnie’s five best dishes throughout MasterChef 2026

Porchetta sandwich 

In an audition dish that landed him in the MasterChef 2026 competition, Vinnie memorably delivered a roast porchetta sandwich. Though it sounds deceptively simple, Vinnie infused complexity into the dish by backing the ciabatta from scratch, making the bocconcini by hand, and finishing it off with a signature chilli mayo. 

The judges were won over, particularly by the mouth-watering bread, and when you remember the fact that sandwiches are Vinnie’s bread and butter (ha!), it makes for one of the finalist’s most unforgettable MasterChef dishes.

Brown onion three ways

In keeping with his delicious simplicity, Vinnie picked a humble onion as the star of his dish in a season 18 Mystery Box challenge, and it would go on to become one of his standouts. Preparing the onion in three distinct ways for a single dish, Vinnie whipped up a caramelised onion agnolotti pasta, served in a charred onion brodo with sweet and sour onion petals.

While the presentation of the dish wasn’t totally up to scratch. Vinnie’s elevation of a standard pantry staple impressed the judges, with Jean-Christophe Novelli praising how the dish brought personality to the ingredient and Andy Allen saying it was “pretty epic.” We can’t help but agree!

Roast porchetta with celeriac purée  

This was the dish that basically secured Vinnie’s ticket to the grand final. Prepared during the later stages of the season, it featured a healthy serving of roast porchetta paired with a marinade swirl. In the judging deliberations, Poh said it was an “unapologetically Vinnie dish” and “finalist-worthy” — a compliment that Vinnie later proved true. 

Flat iron steak

In a bold move that makes sense for a future finalist, Vinnie took a huge risk for the Black Apron day cook by successfully delivering two dishes for judging — a flat iron steak tartare served with crostini and a hibachi-grilled alternative with a salsa verde. While the dish was praised by the judges, it’s also memorable for the massive gamble Vinnie took in the face of elimination. Thankfully, it paid off!

Pâté en croûte

Ever the technical wizard, Vinnie wowed the judges during Nostalgia Week by executing one of the most notoriously demanding French dishes; a pâté en croûte. If it’s difficult to pronounce, it’s difficult to cook — particularly within a nail-biting 75-minute window. It was yet another risk that paid off, with the judges describing it as “perfect.” 

The dish was doubly memorable because of JC’s critique, which felt like a callback to Matt Preston’s iconic fake-out way back in season two. “There is no but!” JC said after hinting he had a criticism of the dish. 

While all those dishes made way for Vinnie’s grand final showdown, he has some stiff competition in Petro, whose growth throughout the season has been compelling to watch, and might just push him over the finish line. 

Petro’s five best dishes throughout MasterChef 2026

Prawn bisque fettuccine

It was the dish that started it all. During auditions, Petro delivered a prawn bisque fettuccine that was hailed as “the dish of the day” by the judges, making him the final cook selected for MasterChef’s 2026 top 24. From those humble beginnings to the grand finale — we love a redemption arc!

Charred corn ice cream

Petro was one of the season’s most inventive cooks, and this came to the forefront in Heat Week, when he took a gamble with an unconventional hibachi-grilled corn ice cream sundae. The high-risk dish paid off with the judges — who called it “impeccable” — but it also marked a personal milestone for Petro. 

“I still can’t believe I pulled this off,” Petro wrote of the dish on social media. “I wasn’t a dessert cook coming into the competition, so hearing the judges feedback was so emotional for me. This is what I came on MasterChef for.”

Pan-fried scallops and leeks

One of Petro’s most-praised dishes came during the Black Apron elimination challenges, when he delivered a pan-fried scallops and leeks dish that prompted Andy to call him “the one to beat.” We’ll have to wait and see whether Andy’s comment was foreshadowing in the MasterChef finale, but in the meantime we can salivate over the crispy pan-roasted leeks and the luscious miso glaze. Delish!

Celeriac ice cream

Delivered during an already memorable episode guest judged by Meghan Markle, Petro’s standout celeriac ice cream is what secured his place in the semi-final. While Petro’s adorable fan-girling over the Duchess was a riot, it turned out she was just as much of a fan, calling his celeriac ice cream “very Michelin star” and coming “from the mind of a chef, not a home cook.” The yummy desert scored Petro immunity and a place in the top three.

Greek éclair 

While Petro infused a lot of his MasterChef dishes with a Greek flair in honour of his heritage, it was most inventive and successful in the semi-final service challenge, when he masterfully pulled off a Greek éclair. It was the dish that perfected his season-long Greek fusions, with the judges calling it “unbelievable” and “genius” and Sofia Levin completely finishing her plate. In MasterChef terms, that’s high praise!

So there you have it folks, our picks for the 10 best dishes plated up by MasterChef’s Vinnie and Petro ahead of the finale. Each dish was a stepping stone towards their race to the finish line, so we’ll be watching with bated breath to see whose hard work paid off in the form of victory. 

The MasterChef Australia 2026 finale will air on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Everything you need to know about the MasterChef Australia 2026 finale

by Danica Baker

The MasterChef Australia 2026 finale is almost here, bringing the season to a close after weeks of intense cooking and emotional eliminations.

It’s an all-male affair this year, with Petro Papathomas and Vinnie Gibaldi battling for the MasterChef trophy and the $250,000 cash prize in one of reality TV’s biggest nights.

If you’re a MasterChef Australia fan, a reality TV viewer planning to watch live, or just looking for the key finale details in one place, you’ll find the date and time, the lead-up challenges and events, what to expect from the grand finale cook-off, and a look back at memorable winners and moments from past finales.

When is the MasterChef Australia 2026 finale?

The MasterChef Australia finale will air on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

What happens before the MasterChef Australia 2026 finale?

Although there’s only two cooks left in the competition, we’ve still got a handful of episodes to go.

On Sunday, August 2, the remaining trio got a brief break from the intense pressure, for one of the fans’ favourite episodes, The Fun One. The tables were turned as the Top 3 contestants judged dishes cooked by Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli, before taking them on in a cooking challenge. Sofia Levin sat out the challenge, as she’s not technically a chef, while Andy Allen was still on paternity leave.

Sofia, Poh and Jean-Christophe on MasterChef. Image: Ten.
Sofia, Poh and Jean-Christophe on MasterChef. Image: Ten.

Then, on Monday, August 3, the competition was back on for the MasterChef semi-final. Petro, Aaron and Vinnie each delivered a two-course fine dining menu for the judges and 20 diners, with new dad Andy Allen making an emotional return to the MasterChef kitchen to mentor the Top 3 and help run the pass. Aaron was sent home in the semi-final, making way for final two Vinnie and Petro.

What will happen in the MasterChef Australia 2026 grand finale?

The MasterChef Australia Grand Finale kicks off with a Mystery Box challenge, where the finalists have 75 minutes to create a dish using ingredients inspired by some of the special guest judges who have appeared throughout the season.

Then comes the final challenge, with internationally acclaimed pastry chef Cherish Finden making her MasterChef debut.

Best known as a judge on Bake Off: The Professionals, Cherish sets the finalists the daunting task of recreating her spectacular Chinese Afternoon Tea. They’ll have five hours to perfectly replicate all three of her intricate desserts, made up of nine petit gateaux in total.

Like previous episodes, the finale will also bring back former contestants, who’ll watch on from the gantry as the finalists cook their dishes. But for those wondering, third place-getter Aaron exclusively told Chattr that the eliminees on the balcony do not get to indulge on the grand final-worthy meals.

“All the food stays on the floor, so those guys were literally just watching everyone eat,” Aaron told Chattr.

After one final marathon cook, one contestant will be crowned the winner of MasterChef Australia 2026.

Are there any indications about who wins ahead of the finale?

While viewers will have to wait until the MasterChef Australia 2026 finale airs on Sunday, August 9, to officially find out who wins, there have been a few clues about who it might be.

Firstly, a Facebook poll, which racked up hundreds of votes, made it clear that viewers believe Petro is the frontrunner to take out the competition.

However, his fellow MasterChef contestants don’t necessarily agree. Annabel told Chattr in an exclusive interview that she thinks Vinnie could be the winner.

“He’s improved the most out of anyone. I think if you look back, a lot of the people who win are the ones who’ve come the furthest,” she said.

You can find out more about all the clues pointing to the MasterChef Australia 2026 leaked winner here.

What happened in the MasterChef Australia 2025 finale?

Laura Sharrad won with Callum Hann coming in as runner up, scoring 80 out of 90, compared to Callum’s 73 over two rounds of competition.

In the first round, Laura and Callum started with a “flavour pairing knock-out” challenge, which saw them tie with a score of 38 out of 40 apiece. Callum chose an oyster dish while Laura opted for a potato, rosemary, and samphire risotto.

She forged ahead in the final Pressure Test that was set by Filipino-Australian pastry guest chef Miko Aspiras, who tasked the only two contestants left with recreating his signature “Botanical Garden” dessert.

“This is the most surreal feeling in the whole entire world, I’m just truly so proud of myself for coming back for a third time and completely setting myself up for heartbreak, and pulling off what I never really thought I could do,” Laura said through tears upon being crowned the winner of the tough season.

Laura and Callum with the MasterChef Australia 2025 judges
Laura and Callum in the 2025 MasterChef finale. Image: Ten.

What happened in the MasterChef 2024 finale?

The MasterChef Australia 2024 finale was between Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry and Nat Thaipun. Nat took out the win with a score of 71 compared to Josh’s 68.

“I couldn’t believe it, I was in shock to be honest, especially having my family there as well, I couldn’t believe it,” she told 10.com.au of her win.

What happened in the MasterChef 2023 finale?

Brent and Rhiannon went head to head in the MasterChef 2023 finale, with returnee Brent snatching the win with a score of with 63 points over her 52 points.

“This is a big win, but it isn’t just for me. Honestly, it’s for every single person who backed me, who reached out and shared their hard stuff and stories with me, it’s for all those who never gave up,” the cook wrote in an Instagram post celebrating his win.

“This win is for us and I couldn’t be happier than I am right now in this moment!!”

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Every clue about the leaked MasterChef Australia 2026 winner

by Danica Baker

MasterChef Australia 2026 is right at the pointy end, with only two contestants left in the race to be crowned the winner of this season. But has the winner already been leaked ahead of the finale?

Fans have weighed in on who they think will take out the title, and one contestant has emerged as the clear favourite. It’s someone who’s consistently impressed the judges with standout cooks throughout the season.

According to a Facebook poll that attracted hundreds of votes, viewers believe that Petro is a clear frontrunner to take out the crown and win MasterChef Australia 2026. He received 82% of votes compared to Vinnie’s 18%.

“Petro, he is by far the best and has a wonderful nature,” one person commented.

“Petro is a fabulous cook. However, he’s only been in one pressure test throughout the competition. That might work against him,” another wrote.

The Facebook poll has Petro as a clear front runner. Image: Facebook.

Aaron predicted MasterChef’s winner in an interview with Chattr

One contestant sounding off on who’ll win MasterChef was top three finalist Aaron, who was sent home after a subpar main in the semi-final service challenge.

aaron cooking on masterchef 2026
Aaron was eliminated just shy of the MasterChef finale finish line. Image: Channel 10

Like his fellow eliminees, Aaron predicted in an exclusive interview with Chattr that the final showdown will be neck-a-neck, with Vinnie and Petro each showcasing unique strengths that could secure the win — depending on what happens in the grand finale.

“It’s so difficult because on any given day any one of them could take it. Petro is the flavour master and he can piece together things really well, but Vinnie is so composed under pressure, and that in itself is such a strength as well. It just it has to be whatever happens in the day,” Aaron told us.

Elaborating on his thoughts, Aaron said the winner will be determined by a bunch of factors that might fall in either Vinnie or Petro’s favour.

“If everything falls into place for Petro with his flavours, then he could take it. But if Vinnie just works and puts things together, and keeps working in the way that he has, he could take it out, too,” Aaron said.

“Respectively, their strengths are are so matched but so different. It’s it’s really tough to pick.”

We’ll have to wait and see whether Aaron’s predictions become reality when the 2026 MasterChef finale rolls around, but he wasn’t the only contestant to cast a vote.

Casper spilled to Chattr his theory on the MasterChef Australia top two

In a recent MasterChef elimination, Casper narrowly missed out on the top three in a challenge where he missed the mark with a grape-heavy dish inspired by his parents. 

In an interview with Chattr about the final three, he made it clear that he believed the strongest cooks left were Vinnie and Petro, saying they’re his pick for the top two — which turned out to be correct, as Aaron was eliminated in the Top 3.

“I would love to see a little Lygon Street showdown between Petro and Vinny, and that one could go either way. They’ve had so much growth across the competition. I think Aaron started with a really good base and has definitely learned along the way,” he said.

“But when you look at Vinnie, he was in that first pressure test, he was in the first three eliminations, and now in that run to the finals week, he won two immunities there — that’s some pretty incredible growth. And Petro’s had a very similar story. I think seeing them show what they’ve learned across the season would be great.” 

Despite some fans claiming Petro has it in the bag, Casper doesn’t think it’s so clear-cut. “He’s very driven and locked in. You can tell he’s a competitive guy for sure. But you know, I think people thought Dot would be the winner or Pat — they were very strong cooks, and they probably had momentum before Petro had it. I think it really is anyone’s game.” 

As far as the top three’s biggest strengths, Casper said they all have different assets. “Petro has a really refined palate, and he’s not afraid to make some big crazy flavour combinations. Vinny is a very strong, all-around cook, he has some good desserts — he’s got good cooking DNA. Aaron has a really great base and is very delicate. He presents dishes well, whereas the others have maybe more rustic plating, but that probably goes back to their heritage,” Casper admitted.

“They peak in different areas of their skill sets. It’s going to be interesting to see how that sets them up for semis and grand finale.”

A telling sign suggests that Vinnie could win

There’s another subtle clue from the very beginning of the season that suggests Vinnie could be crowned the MasterChef Australia winner.

When introducing the cast, producers need to help viewers connect with the eventual winner, but they also don’t want to make the result too obvious by giving them the most screen time.

By episode nine, Vinnie had appeared in 20 interview segments, while Petro had featured in just 14. We could be reading too much into it, but 14 confessionals doesn’t seem like a lot of screen time for someone who goes on to win MasterChef Australia, does it?

MasterChef Australia 2026 winner prediction confessional count on reddit
Photo: Reddit.

Did Annabel give away the winner in an interview with Chattr?

In an interview with Chattr, Annabel pointed out that the winner normally shows a lot of growth during their MasterChef journey, and said she thinks Vinnie could be the winner for this reason.

“Vinnie, because he’s improved the most out of anyone. I think if you look back, a lot of the people who win are the ones who’ve come the furthest,” she told Chattr in an exclusive interview.

However, she added that all four of the remaining cooks are extremely talented, and she believes any of them could take out the win.

“Honestly. I would be happy with any— Aaron, Petro, Casper, or Vinny. These guys are all legends and they’re all awesome cooks. So yeah, it’s anyone’s game!”

Was the MasterChef winner leaked correctly in 2025?

Spoilers about who wins MasterChef Australia drop regularly, and they have often been right. Last year’s grand final was between Laura Sharrad and Callum Hann, and we received a major hint about the leaked winner from none other than judge Andy Allen himself.

When Chattr first spoke to judge Andy at the start of MasterChef Australia, he gave a very big hint that the MasterChef winner leaked?

“I just can’t help but single out Laura, who’s a new mum. She had a six-month-old baby when she walked back into the kitchen this year; she’s got businesses,” Andy told Chattr.

“For her to drop everything, and just for that, probably, last chance of lifting that trophy, just goes to show after 17 seasons, where we’re still going strong, which is lovely.”

Andy judged Laura during his first season as a MasterChef judge back in Season 12, and he recalled how close she was to winning the title. “If it wasn’t for an icy Jerusalem artichoke ice cream, then she may have come out on top,” he said.

On top of that, Former MasterChef producer Alexandria Funnell took to TikTok to answer common questions she’s been asked about the show, and dropped another big clue — which pointed to Laura taking out the competition.

“One little tidbit for this season is I know somebody, well, I know a few people that are currently working on it, and they told me that people will not be happy with the winner,” Alexandra revealed.

One of the biggest indicators of who will win a season is usually betting odds. According to Sportsbet, their last published odds had Laura tipped as the winner with odds of $5.00. Fan favourite Callum was tipped with the next highest odds at $10.00, which turned out to be correct.

Credit: Sarah, Laura and Callum on MasterChef Australia 2025
The three MasterChef contestants who returned for a third time. Image: Ten.

Who won MasterChef Australia 2025?

Eliminated contestant Andre Ursini believed both Callum and Laura had what it takes to go all the way.

“It’s pretty hard to win MasterChef. You need to be good at everything. There’s so many different aspects to it — you need to be good at team challenges, which require a certain skill set. You need to be good at your single dishes, individual dishes, which is another skill set. And you need to be good at following recipes and Pressure Tests,” Andre told Chattr.

“Callum and Laura are top level at all of the aspects of MasterChef… [but] for me, a dark horse is Depinder,” he reveals. “Everyone who’s a good game player in MasterChef has their own angle at MasterChef. And it was quite interesting for me to sit back and watch their angles, because I didn’t have one. I just went [to] create chaos and have fun.”

Turns out our suspicions were correct, and Laura Sharrad was crowned the winner.

Now, only time will tell if we are also correct about this year’s leaked winner.

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MasterChef Australia’s cast spill behind the scenes secrets about the show

by Rachel Choy

MasterChef Australia 2026 marks the franchise’s 18th season, and its enduring success speaks for itself; fans can’t get enough of the nail-biting challenges and endearing cast.

But, while the audience is shown a carefully curated episode which condenses hours of filming into a tightly edited hour of television, there’s a whole lot more that goes on behind the scenes.

To find out some more juicy info about what happens when the cameras aren’t rolling and to answer your BTS burning questions, we went straight to some of the former contestants, including Andre Ursini, who starred on Season 1 and Season 17, and Juan De La Cruz from Season 16. They’ve dished on some MasterChef Australia behind-the-scenes secrets.

Here are all the MasterChef Australia secrets the cast spilled.

Jackie Yu on MasterChef with the cast
The MasterChef 2026 cast in sweet week. Image: Ten.

Can MasterChef contestants eat the dishes in the gantry?

While the food leftovers don’t go to waste (more on that below), one group that doesn’t get their hands on the dishes is the former MasterChef contestants who watch the cook from the gantry. In a recent exclusive interview with Chattr, 2026 top three finalist Aaron confirmed that although their mouths might be watering from watching the chefs in their element during hours-long filming days, fellow contestants do not get to indulge in the dishes cooked by their peers.

 “Do they eat the food we make? No they don’t!” Aaron told us, before explaining that the dishes made on the ground level, stay on the ground level. “All the food stays on the floor, so those guys are literally just watching everyone eat.” If it were me, I’d have packed at least a few snacks!

How do the MasterChef cast choose their benches?

The placement of MasterChef Australia contestants in the kitchen isn’t as strategic as it appears, with Hannah Johnson revealing that contestants pick their own benches. However, she admitted she tried to choose benches that would make her cooks run more efficiently.

“When they say your time starts now, you run and find your bench, you either run to the pantry or you run to the equipment and it’s sort of like where you land, you land,” she told Chattr.

“I’m gonna be honest, I wasn’t a front bencher. I did tend to go in the back three benches, only because I found that I could get my pantry ingredients and only do one, maximum two runs in a cook. But, when it came to pots and pans and all of that, I needed to go back to that section like 20 times a cook, so I ended up heading more towards the back, so that I could have easier access to the back bit.”

How long are MasterChef Australia filming days?

According to Andre, filming days can vary, with some stretching up to 12 hours, but there’s a lot of downtime where contestants are required to wait in the green room.

“They were long days, but it wasn’t like they were heavily active. So you’d get off the couch in the green room, so you’re doing nothing, you’re lying around, and then you have to get up and you’re in the most intense environment for 75 minutes [during a cook],” he explains. “You go from zero to a million miles an hour, and then the adrenaline dump after is just nuts. It’s so unusual, and it’s so hard.

“It’s really, really challenging. It’s such a strange environment, and each person who goes through that deserves a clap.”

What happens to the leftover food?

Each MasterChef challenge sees contestants opening up new food items — like bags of flour and sugar or a bottle of oil— which won’t be fully used on the day. Juan told Chattr that production actively works to ensure there’s no food wastage, and that everything that’s opened from the MasterChef pantry is used.

“Sometimes lots of food is donated to a charity called Second Chance and also the staff behind the cameras takes some [home],” Juan reveals. “I also remember sometimes by the end of the week, all the fresh food from the pantry such as veggies, fruits and even some meat was up for grabs. So we would take ingredients to practice ideas during the weekend.”

The production company behind the show, Endemol Shine, confirmed MasterChef’s partnership with Second Chance.

“MasterChef’s donations provide the equivalent of over tens of thousands of meals each season for people doing it tough,” they told New Idea.

Do the MasterChef judges interact with the contestants outside of filming?

The MasterChef judges don’t spend time with the contestants outside of filming, with Andre saying the show is “very professional” and there are “significant boundaries”.

However, Andre is close with Poh Ling Yeow from when they competed together, and he told Chattr a sweet story about how she checks in on all eliminated contestants. “One thing which I love, which demonstrates how genuine she is, Poh really invests in time with each contestant that leaves to ensure that she contacts them, makes sure that they’re okay, how they felt and so forth,” he says. “She’s a gem.”

MasterChef Australia 2025 judges

The MasterChef Australia 2025 judges. Image: 10

Do the contestants practice cooking outside of hours?

Many MasterChef Australia contestants practice cooking outside of filming so they can be on their A-game for the competition, but Andre didn’t touch his tools for the entire time he was there.

“I was a weird one because I actually didn’t cook. I cooked one dish in my apartment over three months and it wasn’t cooking… it was a salad,” he jokes. “I had takeaway, I had Uber [Eats] a lot, and I didn’t have any cookbooks in my apartment either,” Andre says. “I did have a different take on the competition. I didn’t train for it, so to speak, like a lot of the others did, and they’re getting rewarded for it.”

Do the MasterChef Australia contestants get together socially outside of filming hours?

Yes! The bonds formed between the MasterChef Australia contestants are genuine. “We’re with each other from say 6am to maybe 7 or 8 o’clock at night, Monday to Friday, give or take. We’re with each other a lot, and even your best friends become a bit annoying. Like I don’t even hang out that much with my wife or my best mates at home,” he jokes. “It’s a strange environment, but often you would have drinks after just to decompress and discuss what the hell just happened, because you’re going through sort of this weird adrenaline dump daily, and you do rely on that sort of feedback from each other.

“We generally did hang out and created this really unique bond with people.”

MasterChef Australia 2025 cast yellow team

The MasterChef Australia cast become really close. Image: 10

Do the contestants cook for each other?

Andre never cooked for his fellow contestants, but he did receive a bunch of meals from Jamie Fleming. “Jamie actually cooked a lot for me. I felt like his faux-child because he was cooking me dinner with his Asian techniques and ingredients. That was nice, that was lovely, that was bonding,” Andre spills.

“One of the best dinners we had… we all met, and everyone brought a dish, and it was an incredible dining experience in the hotel. Audra [Morrice] did a dish, Depinder [Chhibber], I bought Uber [Eats] for them, but that was probably one of the most memorable, everyone had their expertise and skill sets in their dish and it was just a really special moment.”

No wonder this environment was the perfect place for Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary to fall in love. Maybe it’s a better place for romance than MAFS.

Do the MasterChef judges taste the food while it’s still hot?

With so many dishes for the judges to taste — especially at the start of the season — it can be hard for the judges to taste the food piping hot.

In 2021, contestant Jess Hodge told Now to Love that immediately after the clock stops, the judges start trying dishes.

“They do most of the time [eat the food cold], but after everyone’s finished cooking and time is called, the judges come around to the benches and try everything,” she shared.

“So they know what they’re expecting, and they know what the dishes taste like, so if something does change too much while they are waiting to eat it, at least they have an idea of what the intention was.”

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MasterChef’s Aaron answers fans’ burning behind-the-scenes questions ahead of the finale

by Tom Disalvo

MasterChef Australia eliminee Aaron has answered a major behind-the-scenes question about what contestants get up to during filming, just ahead of the 2026 grand finale episode that will reunite the former chefs for one last showdown between Vinnie and Petro.  

Though he made the top three, Aaron was sadly booted from the MasterChef kitchen this week during a semi-final service challenge that saw his fellow finalists narrowly land a place ahead of him in the finale. 

Vinnie, Aaron and Petro on MasterChef
…And then there were two! Image: Channel 10

While the high-pressure episode was full of surprising moments, one that stuck out for some fans was whether the other contestants, who are seen watching the cook and offering support from the gantry, are able to eat the food prepared by the chefs.

Do MasterChef eliminees get to eat the dishes in the gantry?

The question was particularly pronounced during a service challenge, where the top three were made to serve a restaurant’s worth of diners as well as the judges — leading many to ask if the eliminated contestants also get to try the finalists’ dishes during the hours-long filming days. 

“I have a theory that there’s a secret door behind them with catering inside,” one Redditor wrote of the gantry contestants. “Do the contestants spend four hours on the balcony and not get fed?” another asked. 

MasterChef’s Hannah and Pat watching from the gantry. Image: Channel 10

Aaron addressed the BTS question in an exclusive interview with Chattr, and it sounds as if the former contestants’ mouths were left watering for the entire cook. “Do they eat the food we make?” Aaron laughed, “no they didn’t!”

He went on to reveal that the dishes made on the ground level, stay on the ground level. “All the food stays on the floor, so those guys were literally just watching everyone eat,” Aaron told us. 

Uneaten food to not go to waste on MasterChef Australia

While the (likely salivating) balcony onlookers don’t get to try the dishes whipped up by their castmates, that’s not to say that leftover food goes to waste — at least according to Chattr’s exclusive interview with season 16 contestant Juan De La Cruz earlier this year. 

“Sometimes lots of food is donated to a charity called Second Chance and also the staff behind the cameras takes some [home],” Juan told us. “I also remember sometimes by the end of the week, all the fresh food from the pantry such as veggies, fruits and even some meat was up for grabs. So we would take ingredients to practice ideas during the weekend.”

So, although they might not get a nibble of the completed dishes, MasterChef contestants could score some of the ingredients that went into them, meaning they’re not left completely starving while watching everyone cook up a storm during the long filming days.

For the judges only! Image: Channel 10

The MasterChef gantry will be full to the brim for the 2026 finale 

Aaron’s revelation about former MasterChef contestants comes ahead of all of them reconvening in the gantry for the 2026 finale, which famously brings back a lot of the chefs that were eliminated throughout the season to cheer on the finalists. 

While not all of the 22 former contestants will return, we can expect a bustling gantry with more than a few of the most recent eliminees, including those who made it just shy of the finish line.

They’ll undoubtedly be supporting grand finalists Vinnie and Petro in what’s been a very friendly competition of MasterChef this season, but don’t expect them to be trying any of the cooked dishes!

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How The Block’s Chantel ‘picked up quite quickly’ that Courtney was secretly a site manager

by Danica Baker

Courtney may be keeping her job as a site manager in commercial construction a secret from the other The Block 2026 contestants, but she’s had no qualms about bringing it up behind the scenes. In the first week alone, she’s told foreman Dan, Scotty, the producers, and, well, just about anyone who’ll listen that she’s a site manager.

Courtney has mentioned being a site manager so many times that one Reddit user likened her to Married At First Sight’s (MAFS) 2023’s Alyssa Barmonde, whose repeated references to having a child became a running joke among viewers.

And, while Courtney did her best to keep her fellow contestants from knowing about her construction-adjacent career, Chantel revealed she caught on pretty easily.

“I didn’t know initially, but I picked up on it quite quickly,” she told Chattr in an exclusive interview. “I noticed that she was saying things correctly and pointing things out, and she kind of had the know-how. And because I have a trade background, I knew she knew what she was talking about, so I’m like, ‘Oh, okay. There’s something not adding up here.'”

Chantel revealed that once she grew suspicious, she did what anyone would do and Googled Courtney.

“I looked it up online. Someone shared an article, and lo and behold, she was a site manager,” she laughed.

Courtney and Sev with a whiteboard on The Block
Courtney and Sev on The Block. Image: Nine.

Does Chantel think it’s fair to lie about your job on The Block?

Courtney told the other contestants that she works in admin, with her teammate Sev explaining in a producer-led interview that she thinks if the other contestants found out about her occupation, they’d feel “threatened”.

Chantel, who was introduced as a small business owner but has extensive experience as a chippy, weighed in on Courtney’s decision to cover up her career, saying she supports it.

“None of the contestants knew until they watched the first episode about me [being a carpenter] either. But to me, personally, I think it’s kind of funny. I was never going to tell anyone about my trade either. So I was kind of in the similar position.

“Obviously, she’s a site manager and I haven’t done it for 10 years, but yeah, I think it’s a really good move for people to just kind of underestimate you as a female. So honestly, I think it was clever.”

And, Courtney and Chantel aren’t the only two cast members with useful careers this season. Sev’s an interior designer, Rick is a builder, Adam is a carpenter, Jolene’s a real estate agent, and Lisa and Rosco have experience renovating their own houses.

With a stacked cast like that, it’s no surprise everyone’s trying to keep their experience under wraps.

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The detail in this year’s The Block that has fans threatening to boycott: ‘Stop watching it’

by Tara Watson

The Block has only been back on air for less than a week, but already the renovation show has found itself plunged into controversy.

Blockheads aren’t too happy with the show’s liberal use of what appears to be AI technology in the 2026 season.

On Instagram, several of The Block’s clips have been flooded by users telling the show to “Cut out the AI slop, no one wants to see it.” Fans have been sharing their confusion on social media.

One viewer on Reddit went as far as to claim that they spotted “five uses of AI in the first five mins of the season.” Another viewer has admitted they will be “boycotting The Block for AI use” this season.

In particular, some The Block viewers have voiced their concerns with some of the songs featured, which sound like they’re made with AI. Recent examples include a bizarre song about why all the teams wanted ‘House 4’ and another inspired by Tayla over her term ‘knick knackies’ for household decorations.

“The AI music is seriously the last straw,” wrote a disgruntled viewer. “The shitty AI ‘songs’ with themed lyrics are absolutely the last straw. This show has absolutely gone to the dogs, I’m so disappointed.”

The post proved popular with other viewers expressing their disappointment with the music. “Bring back the hit songs from the past, like in previous seasons. What the hell is going on this season with the music?” another added.

Then there are the graphics, with the premiere episode of The Block including scenes where contestants were turned into monkeys, horses and lions.

The Block 2026 has featured a lot of AI.
The Block 2026 has featured a lot of AI. Image: Nine.

Again, this has drawn accusations of AI use, with strong opinions being levelled at The Block over the alleged use of AI.

“I genuinely cannot stand this season already. Drawings, filters and these silly jingles all being made with generative AI,” read one strongly worded post. “It just affirms that people are out of jobs all so Channel 9 can save a couple bucks and simultaneously contribute to the deterioration of our planet.”

As another commented: “The Block has lost the plot, I’ve stopped watching this season, as soon as I saw AI crap!”

Chattr has reached out to Channel Nine for comment on viewers’ complaints.

Major changes to The Block in 2026

The AI claims come as The Block has introduced some major changes for the 2026 season.

For the first time, all five teams are living together off-site in one Mount Eliza share house, rather than sleeping inside their builds or in separate caravans. The arrangement means contestants cannot escape their rivals after leaving the construction site, with shared bathrooms, kitchens and laundry facilities already creating tension.

Teams are also working under strict council-approved hours because the homes are located in an established residential neighbourhood. Contestants can renovate only between 7am and 6pm on weekdays and 9am and 3pm on Saturdays, with no construction allowed on Sundays. Unlike previous seasons, there will be no late-night work or desperate all-nighters before room reveals.

The Block airs on Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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The Block’s Wyatt responds to backlash over not knowing how to paint: ‘Painting is such a skill’

by Danica Baker

The Block 2026‘s Wyatt has been roasted online after making it clear he had no idea how to paint while working on his guest bedroom, and he’s now revealed why he didn’t watch a quick tutorial before putting paint on the walls.

In the episode, Wyatt admitted he’d “never painted before”, with Redditors questioning why he didn’t do a crash course in painting before coming on The Block. Now, in an exclusive interview with Chattr, Wyatt admitted that he “absolutely” regretted not doing some painting research before filming started.

“I didn’t even think about it [before], I was thinking about that the day I had to paint,” he said. “I was like, maybe I should watch something, but I just didn’t have time. Just get the paint on the wall!”

Wyatt explained why his hatchet paint job didn’t end up being too much of an issue.

“It was the undercoat, so you know, it does get like the undercoat’s pretty thin, does get covered up,” he explained.

The personal trainer added that his first day of painting was a humbling experience and revealed that he went home and did his research afterwards.

“I actually did go and watch a tutorial later that night,” he admitted. “I don’t know if they catch it on camera, but I actually did go and watch a video, and then I realised you’re supposed to cut in before you roll, and that’s when I sort of started to pick it.”

“[Before that], I’d never picked up a paint brush in my life,” he laughed. “Then it crossed my mind [in the guest room], and I was like, ‘Oh, I’ve got to paint’, and I have no idea. Nothing. I’ve got nothing.

Wyatt’s hatchet paint job. Image: Nine.

“Dan comes over to the window, and he’s just looking at me, and I’m like, ‘You reckon this is good?’ And he’s just shaking his head.”

Wyatt’s girlfriend and The Block teammate Chantel backed him up, saying that painting isn’t as easy as it looks.

“Painting is such a skill! Oh my goodness! I take my hat off to the painters that do that as a profession. It is a skill.”

Luckily, Wyatt revealed that he’s come leaps and bounds since that fateful day in the guest bedroom.

“I know how to paint great now,” he told Chattr.

Why aren’t contestants aren’t allowed to paint after hours this season?

A game-changing rule was introduced this season of The Block, restricting contestants to working between 7am and 6pm on weekdays, and 9am to 3pm on Saturdays. Scott Cam revealed the new rule was imposed by the local Mount Eliza council and even applied to painting.

It’s a far cry from previous seasons, when contestants regularly pulled all-nighters after ‘tools down’ to finish painting their rooms in time for judging.

While the ban on power tools makes sense due to the noise they create for neighbours, Chattr asked Chantel why painting — a much quieter task — was also off-limits.

“I think because it’s such a prestigious area,” she told us. “I think they didn’t want to upset the neighbours. So I think initially that’s where it was stemming from, but I mean I can’t be too sure. That’s kind of just my assumption.”

Of course, on top of that, if the contestants were parked up at their houses painting all night, there would be no time for a side of drama in the share house they all live in!

“After you finish at the house, you go back to the share house, but you film for that whole time as well. So cameras don’t get pulled down till like 10 pm or till everyone’s in bed,” she added.

The Block airs on Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Is there a love story on The Traitors? Keira Maguire spills on the DM slide you didn’t see coming

by Tara Watson

The Traitors Australia 2026 has made its grand return to Aussie screens and already one woman is stealing the show — and every scene she’s in.

The iconic The Bachelor star, Keira Maguire, is proving to be as chaotic as ever. First gaining notoriety on the reality dating show for getting involved in girl drama where she called her enemies ‘peasants’, Keira is bringing that same ‘made for TV’ personality to The Traitors Australia, and we are loving every second of it.

Keira has already found herself embroiled in drama with both Love Island’s Rachel Evren and Aussie Shore’s Manaaki Hoepo, but could a love story be blossoming in the manor at the same time?

In an interview with Chattr, Keira spilled that she had previously slid into the DMs of one of her fellow Faithfuls: Australian Survivor’s resident ‘Zen Hen’ hunk, Henry Nicholson.

In a chat with both Keira and Henry, they spoke about how they first met. “I knew who he was. I slid into his DMs after Survivor. This is going back like [years],” Keira told Chattr. In the playful interview, Keira heckled Henry, adding “You saw my DM!”

Henry said he replied to Keira’s message. “I think it was just [for] coffee,” Henry interjected.

Keira admitted she was a fan of Henry’s after watching him on Australian Survivor. “This is like way back when, but I kind of forgot. But then I was like, I actually really [liked him], I didn’t really watch a lot of Survivor, but I watched Henry and I was very impressed.”

Henry admitted they ‘connected’ over both being on reality TV at the same time. “I think we had similar shows on at a similar time and both on Network 10, so it was nice to connect.”

Keira first appeared on The Bachelor Australia in 2016, competing on season four for Richie Strahan’s heart. She went on to appear on Bachelor in Paradise in 2018 and 2020. Henry made his Australian Survivor debut in 2017 before returning for Australian Survivor: All Stars in 2020.

Keira Maguire’s dating history after The Bachelor

Keira Maguire first entered the public dating scene on The Bachelor Australia in 2016, where she competed for Richie Strahan’s heart but was eventually eliminated — after giving viewers reality TV gold, no less.

Keira’s most public relationship was with Sophie Monk’s The Bachelorette runner-up Jarrod Woodgate, who she met while filming Bachelor in Paradise’s first season in late 2017. They left the show together and continued dating on and off. The couple split in August 2018 after approximately nine months together, briefly reconciled around New Year’s 2019 and split permanently in June 2019.

Keira Maguire and Jarrod Woodgate.
Keira Maguire and Jarrod Woodgate were couple goals. Image: Instagram.

Keira was then linked to Angie Kent’s former Bachelorette contestant Alex McKay after matching on Bachelor in Paradise in late 2019. However, their relationship didn’t last beyond the reality show.

Keira began dating Love Island Australia star and Tammy Hembrow’s ex, Matt Zukowski, around March 2020. They publicly confirmed their relationship in July 2020, shortly after Keira’s BIP exit aired, but split in early 2021.

Since then, Keira’s romances have remained largely private.

The Traitors Australia can be watched on Network 10 or streamed on 10Play.

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FWAW’s Miranda Chopping signs with Kim Kardashian’s former publicist: ‘Excited’

by Danica Baker

Breakout Farmer Wants a Wife (FWAW) star Miranda Chopping has officially signed with talent manager Max Markson of Markson Sparks, who formerly represented Kim Kardashian.

Despite being eliminated by Farmer Zac midway through the season, Miranda left a lasting impression, becoming one of the season’s most talked-about contestants on social media.

Miranda’s new publicist, Max, said that he signed the FWAW star because he immediately recognised her potential.

“I see great things ahead for Miranda; she has the charisma and star quality to really stand out. We are excited to have her join Markson Sparks,” he told Chattr in an exclusive interview.

Miranda also shared her excitement about joining Max Markson, saying that her fans (and haters!) can expect big things from her in the near future.

“Joining the Max Markson management team feels like the start of a really exciting new chapter,” she told Chattr in an exclusive interview. “I’m looking forward to putting myself out there, taking on opportunities I never imagined, and seeing where this journey leads. I’d love to be on everyone’s screens, I feel right at home in front of a camera, and I’m excited for what’s to come.”

Miranda isn’t the first reality star to join Max’s books, he already represents Married at First Sight (MAFS)‘s Gia Fleur, Jessika Power and Cyrell Paule as well as many more.

Miranda shuts down trolls who claimed she joined FWAW for fame

During her time on FWAW, Miranda found herself at the centre of several feuds, with one of the season’s most dramatic moments unfolding when she had a fiery showdown with Maya, Farmer Zac’s eventual final pick, at a local pub.

While Miranda’s time on FWAW was airing, some viewers claimed she hadn’t joined the show to find love, but rather to gain fame and grow her Instagram following.

In an interview with Chattr, Miranda shut down these claims, stressing that she joined the show in the hope of finding a farmer to settle down with.

“If I was going on a TV show for fame, it definitely wouldn’t be Farmer Wants a Wife,” she added. “I don’t think that’s the sort of show that you get too much exposure out of for that reason.

“I was completely genuine. I went there for the right reasons. I want to settle down. I know I’m young, but I know what I want. I’ve always wanted to be a mum, and that sort of thing, so yeah, I was there for Zac, but things didn’t work out.”

Obviously, things weren’t meant to be with Farmer Zac, so can you really blame her for chasing the bag afterwards?

Stream Farmer Wants a Wife (FWAW) 2026 on Channel 7 and 7plus.

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The 11 golden rules all of The Block contestants must follow

by Danica Baker

The Block 2026 is back in full swing, and while the season has already delivered plenty of drama, the contestants also have to follow a strict set of rules behind the scenes.

These rules are the same for all five teams, and if any Blockheads are caught breaking them, they’ll have to deal with the consequences, which often requires a body corp meeting and a stiff penalty passed down.

On The Block 2025, viewers saw Britt and Taz get penalised for breaking the rules and working ahead on their alfresco and deck before the allocated week had arrived. The couple were slapped with a time penalty and were banned from working on their house for a full day.

The rules are designed to keep the competition fair for all contestants while also ensuring a safe working environment. In an interview with Domain, former foreman Keith Schleiger revealed that safety is paramount on The Block.

“We’ve got a very good record on The Block and we want to maintain it, so we’re very militant with our safety procedures,” he told the outlet.

Read on to find out all the rules The Block 2026 cast must stick to.

The Block 2026 cast. Image: Nine.
The Block 2026 cast. Image: Nine.

The rules of The Block

Contestants must do their own painting

If you’re a long-time Block fan, you’ll know this rule already as it’s touched on every season. Contestants are not allowed any help with their painting, paid or not.

No help from any outside designer

All designs, including styling, must come from the Blockheads themselves.

All trades must be paid the award rate

Contestants aren’t allowed to call in friends and contacts to get discounted rates; they must, at very least pay award or higher.

All trades must be inducted

According to Safe Work Australia, “Any person who is to carry out construction work must complete general construction induction training to receive a general construction induction training card, commonly referred to as the ‘White Card’.”

No more than 50 per cent discount on any trade goods

Much like the award rate rule, unreasonably cheap materials and furnishings aren’t permitted either. While bargains are allowed, no trade good can be discounted by more than 50%.

No working ahead

It’s the same story every year with contestants getting caught working ahead. It’s not permitted for contestants to work on rooms that haven’t been allocated for the week.

No power tools after tools down

No electric tools are allowed after ‘tools down’ has been announced. However, contestants can still use with non-power tools if it’s within working hours.

No power tools on Sunday or public holidays and no noisy building work after hours

Out of respect for neighbouring residents, The Block bans the use of power tools on Sundays and public holidays, and only permits them during set hours on other days.

Contestants must hire their own trades

The choice of who they hire falls on the contestants.

No building or material delivery on a public holiday

Even if contestants manage to convince a supplier to deliver on a public holiday, they won’t be allowed into The Block site.

Contestants can only work between the designated hours

Host Scott Cam revealed a major rule change this year: contestants must now follow strict council construction hours, meaning they can only work 7am–6pm on weekdays and 9am–3pm on Saturdays.

The Block airs on Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Brittany Hockley reveals terrifying ‘breach of privacy’ that led to dangerous situation

by Rachel Choy

Former The Bachelor star and Life Uncut podcast host Brittany Hockley has made a shock admission on social media. In 2025, the media personality bought a $2.4 million house on the Gold Coast with her husband Ben Siegrist, on their wedding night.

While she shared photos with her followers, the star has now revealed it was never meant to be made public, and originally hoped to use it for personal use.

“I paid a lot of money for it, kept it a secret, tried to have complete privacy, and then I couldn’t move in,” she wrote on her Instagram Story.

“I started getting multiple DM’s from strangers all over [the world including France] telling me they know where I live.”

Brittany alleged that somebody from the real estate company shared her name and address, to tell people she would be moving in.

“One woman told me because she said it didn’t feel right receiving that call and that I should know,” she added. “Unfortunately, because my husband lives overseas and everyone knows that, strangers would now know I would be alone, my full name and exact full address.”

After finding out that people knew she had purchased the Gold Coast property, Brittany decided it would not be safe to live there.

“I’ve had people break into my home before and have had people threaten me with abhorrent things [so] I simply didn’t feel safe moving in,” she told her followers.

“It was then that I shared it [on social media] so I could rent it out. Really was such a breach of privacy and I don’t understand how anyone is allowed to do this.”

Inside Brittany Hockley’s luxury Gold Coast home

After Brittany and her husband decided to rent the house out, she shared images with her followers.

“Married and a house this past month, what a time! (We actually bought this on our wedding night … must have been feeling the good vibes and/or had a few too many cocktails),” she said.

A Domain listing shows the property was purchased for $2,430,000 and it’s situated in Mermaid Waters, Queensland.

It’s a Palm-Springs-inspired property, with five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a heated lagoon outdoor pool.

You can see some photos below:

Brittany Hockley gold coast home
Image: Domain
Brittany Hockley gold coast home
Image: Domain
Brittany Hockley gold coast home
Image: Domain

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Eddy reveals truth behind Farmer Wants A Wife Reunion decision: ‘Not fair’

by Rachel Choy

Fans were shocked by the way Farmer Alex treated Eddy during the Farmer Wants A Wife reunion. After seeing him snap at her and hang her out to dry, there’s one question on everyone’s minds: why did she even attend the Reunion? The pair clearly weren’t in a good place.

Eddy has now opened up about the decision she made to attend the Reunion, and it makes a lot of sense.

“I was definitely nervous, and it was quite awkward,” she told WHO. “I knew going back when we weren’t together was a bit off, and that was kind of the feedback I got from other people.”

However, Eddy was worried about how she would be portrayed if she didn’t show up to defend herself.

“I really wanted to be there because if I wasn’t there, Alex was going to control the whole narrative about how things went and how they ended,” she spilled.

“That was not fair, for just Alex to show his side of the story.”

When Chattr spoke to Alex prior to Farmer Wants A Wife airing, he seemed to hold some animosity towards Eddy.

“Eddy didn’t actually represent the things that I originally went onto the show looking for,” Alex said at the time. “She just wowed me on that very small amount of time that we had together, and so I maybe [acted] a little bit on impulse.”

Eddy during the Farmer Wants A Wife Reunion. Image: Seven

Farmer Wants A Wife’s Alex makes acting career move

With all the accusations floating around about different reality stars being “paid actors”, it’s rather amusing that Farmer Alex is embarking on a new career path.

While he’s not leaving the farm just yet, he did tell TV WEEK he was planning on starting acting classes in two weeks.

“I recently got a place in Brisbane. I’ve been down there a couple days a week pursuing the artistic side of my life, so that’s been really sweet,” he said.

Along with acting classes, he’s also been writing poetry, short stories and having music jam sessions with friends.

However, he’s adamant that he was 100% himself during Farmer Wants A Wife.

“Hand on heart, I went in there honestly. There was nothing that I acted. But I did enjoy being on TV and so I just want to explore that more and see where it goes,” he added.

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FWAW’s Farmer Jarrad and Brodie break silence and confirm split

by Danica Baker

Farmer Jarrad entered Farmer Wants A Wife (FWAW) 2026 as one of the season’s most eligible bachelors, with rugged good looks, a wealth of experience in marriage and parenthood, and an established almond farm in South Australia.

Jarrad’s quest for love throughout the season was marked by lots of commentary from fans, who watched on as he narrowed down his dating pool without any blindingly obvious frontrunners, unlike some of his other farmer castmates. 

All of it brought us to the 2026 Farmer Wants A Wife Finale and Reunion, where Jarrad chose Brodie and revealed whether they were still together after the show wrapped.

Lucky Ladies! Image: Channel 7

The tense final episodes wrapped up Jarrad’s whirlwind reality TV journey, which naturally has everyone wondering: are Farmer Jarrad and Brodie still together? While the couple haven’t confirmed their relationship status yet, there have been signs. Read on to find out.

Farmer Wants a Wife’s Jarrad and Brodie confirm their split

After days of silence, Farmer Jarrad and Brodie have confirmed that they broke up following the filming of the reunion.

“Following the end of Farmer Wants a Wife, there’s naturally been interest in our relationship status,” Brodie and Jarrad said in a joint statement shared with Chattr.

“While we’re not together at this time, we remain an important part of each other’s lives and have a great deal of respect and care for one another.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the experience we shared and for everyone’s support throughout our journey.”

That means Zac and Maya are the only couple from FWAW 2026 who are still together.

All the signs Brodie and Jarrad split after the FWAW Reunion

It certainly seems like it. Jarrad and Brodie were the only couple who didn’t do any media interviews after the reunion, and neither has officially confirmed their relationship status.

However, we know that the FWAW reunion was filmed in late December/early January this year, and Farmer Jarrad oddly started including the hashtag #SingleLife on six of his TikTok posts that he’s shared since January 16. See some of them for yourself below.

Farmer jarrad on TikTok
Farmer jarrad on TikTok
Farmer jarrad on TikTok
Farmer jarrad on TikTok
Farmer jarrad on TikTok

Of course, one would argue that if he was happily loved up with Brodie on his farm, he wouldn’t be going to the lengths of posting a thirsty hashtag on TikTok and announcing his singledom. So, does this confirm he and Brodie broke up within weeks of filming the reunion?

On top of that, an insider has confirmed Farmer Jarrad and Brodie’s relationship status after the Reunion in an exclusive interview with Chattr — and it’s not good news for fans who shipped the couple.

“Nearly all of the Farmers have split up with their final picks since filming wrapped; the only couple that are still together to this day are Maya and Farmer Zac,” the source told Chattr, meaning that Jarrad and Brodie’s relationship is done.

Prior to our source confirming Farmer Jarrad and Brodie’s split, there were some clues that the couple hadn’t made it in the real world.

Firstly, there was the long-running fan prediction that Farmer Jarrad would leave the 2026 season single. That rumour was given some weight when, in an interview with Chattr, Jarrad’s comments hinted at a possibly unhappy ending, admitting he was “terrified” of the season airing and scoffing at the idea of getting engaged.

It certainly didn’t sound like a happily ever after, and while the theory of Jarrad leaving the show single was proven false in the final episode, there’s still a chance he is single after the Reunion aired — which we’ll have to keep an eye out for.

Only further confusing things was the rumour earlier in the season that Farmer Jarrad was actually pursuing a romance not with Brodie, but with Kyiah, who was eliminated from his farm way back in episode one. “Jarrad and Kyiah are talking again, and there’s definitely a connection there,” a source told New Idea. “There’s a lot of unfinished business.”

FWAW 2026 contestants
Kristy, Hannah and Kyiah (L – R) on FWAW. Image: Channel 7.

Despite all the clues suggesting he’s either single or with another contestant, Farmer Jarrad does still follow Brodie on Instagram, suggesting they are at least on good terms regardless of their split.

What happened at the Farmer Wants a Wife Reunion?

Farmer Jarrad’s Final Choice Ceremony came with Yvonne’s abrupt self-elimination and a declaration of love to Brodie. In the Reunion, Jarrad revealed that after the Finale, he and Brodie spent time in each other’s hometowns and met each other’s families — and the quality time evidently paid off.

The pair confirmed they were still together, and even mentioned the possibility of having kids. The pair joined Farmer Zac and Maya as the second FWAW couple to reveal they were still together in the Reunion.

What happened when Farmer Jarrad made his final choice? 

All throughout the finale, Yvonne seemingly had a gut feeling about the outcome of Farmer Jarrad’s Final Choice Ceremony, which was unfortunately proven true when he relayed the news of his choice towards the end of the episode. 

After a hometown visit that didn’t quite go as planned, Yvonne let out her vulnerabilities at the Ceremony, saying her family’s feedback had solidified her feeling that she wasn’t the right match for Farmer Jarrad. Shockingly removing herself from the running before even hearing of the final choice, Yvonne told Jarrad, “I’m sorry, you are not my Farmer.”

In a confessional, Yvonne said the eleventh-hour decision to self-eliminate was “tough,” but that she was “proud of myself” — leaving Jarrad “blindsided”.

FWAW's Yvonne crying in the finale.
Yvonne left the Ceremony in tears. Image: Channel 7

All of it made way for Farmer Jarrad’s only choice, Brodie, who was moved to tears when she learned she’d won Jarrad’s heart. “I want you to know that you are enough,” Jarrad told Brodie. “I choose you, and I’m falling in love with you.” Jarrad even gifted Brodie a ring, and the pair shared a kiss before sharing their excitement about their future together.

“I know that I’ve fallen for you,” Brodie said in an emotional moment. “I look forward to what our future will look like.”

FWAW's Jarrad and Brodie smiling in finale
The happy couple. Image: Channel 7

Farmer Wants a Wife (FWAW) airs on Sundays at 7pm and Mondays at 7:30pm on Channe7Plus.

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