Callum Hann burst into tears in an emotional moment during the MasterChef Australia 2025 grand finale after he completed the final Pressure Test.
His competitor and long-time friend Laura Sharrad, who ended up winning the show, embraced Callum in a warm hug. The two smiled through tears as they celebrated each other’s journeys.
Reflecting on the overwhelming moment, Callum said his tears stemmed from gratitude for having his pregnant wife, Crystal and kids, Elle and Henry, there, not disappointment over his final dish’s flaws.
“It was incredible having my family there. It felt so different to a normal challenge because you’re normally in this MasterChef bubble where you’re away from your friends and family for such a long time, so the two worlds colliding was the best feeling ever,” he told Chattr.
“I think that’s where most of the emotion came from because my family sacrificed a lot and I was also doing it for them. The combination of having my family there, the pressure of the competition, and also the sadness that it was probably the last time I’d ever cook in the MasterChef kitchen. I
“It was quite an emotional time, but mostly for really lovely reasons.”
Callum is very grateful for the support he’s received from MasterChef fans
Callum was undoubtedly a fan favourite on MasterChef Australia 2025, with many viewers disappointed that he wasn’t crowned the winner.
He told Chattr that he’s proud of the way he conducted himself during the season,a nd the positive support that he received as a result.
“It feels incredible,” he said. “I’m not a judge, so I can’t directly control the outcome [of the competition] but I can control how I conduct myself. I tried to conduct myself in a similar way that I do at home and in my businesses.
“If you’re kind, respectful and a decent human being, most other things take care of themselves. A lot of the lovely comments I’ve seen from people on social media haven’t just been about enjoying the dishes I’ve been cooking, but the way I’ve gone about them, too. I feel very humbled and proud.”
Callum added that while coming runner-up on his third attempt at the MasterChef Australia trophy is bittersweet, he’s proud of his journey.
“My overarching feeling is pride. If you said to me on day one of the competition that out of these 24 wonderful cooks you will finish second, I would have taken that.
“When you get to the finale and you have a 50/50 chance of winning, there is a bit of disappointment there, but if I was going to lose to anyone I’m glad it was Laura. She is a great cook, a very worthy competitor and also a great mate – we’ve been mates for many years in Adelaide. Short of me winning, it was the best outcome I could have hoped for.”
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